Hello, everyone. Welcome to Follow Him favorites. This is where John and I share a single story to go with each week's lesson. John, we are in Doctor in Covenants 12 through 17. A lot of sections here. You've told me you have a story and I'm excited to hear it.

Yeah, you know, section 15 and 16 are like identical, John Whitmer and Peter Whitmer.

And what do we always say about that, Hank?

What's the most important thing I could do with my life?

And what's the answer?

Cry repentance unto this people.

Bring souls to me.

So in other words, gather Israel.

I mean, President Nelson, this is the greatest work you can do.

Well, years ago, Chris Stewart compiled a book called Missionary Miracles, and I just love this

story in there. Hank, have you ever had a day on your mission where you thought, okay, well,

I didn't accomplish anything today. That was a tough day. I had a few of those. Okay, so this young man, Chase Gunnell was his name. He was serving in Ukraine. And he said,

I have to say Saturday is the hardest day I have had on a mission yet. I knew it would be difficult

because Dana and Nate were getting married. Dana was his sister and his best friend. But it

surpassed everything I ever imagined. I was sad about not being home. I was determined to work hard

and prove I was out on a

mission. My whole mission I prayed to Heavenly Father to prepare someone for me on that day

because that was the day I was going to prove myself. On Saturday, people seemed meaner than ever.

I have never had anyone yell at me more than they did on Saturday. We also couldn't get anything started.

We did a lot of contacting, stopped bys, tried to set up discussions, but to no avail.

I was getting discouraged because we couldn't do anything.

It was terrible.

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