New Concept: Learning From Others

So I know that I put that this is a new concept...even though it isn't...but I have realized more through this class, these projects, and from my sister that learning from others, although not new, is essential to our spiritual growth!! For this week's project I read five posts from people from my class! It was such a great experience to know what they are learning from this class and the experiences that they are having!! I love listening to the different ways that we interpret the gospel based on our lives and how it applies! I just love learning from the people around me!
Doing these projects has helped me understand how important it is to listen to others and ask for their opinion and how much my testimony can actually influence others!! It is so amazing to me that we hesitate sometimes to share what we know is true because we are afraid of what will be said or what others will think! Who cares!! If we are ridiculed by those we share the gospel with, will our lives change?? Will our lives get worse?? NO!!! Heavenly Father knows the intent of our heart and understands that tried our best and He is SOOOOO proud of us for trying! We need to remember that He is the reason we share our testimony! Even if our testimony helps others it is because He has enabled the Holy Spirit to enter into their hearts and make our words mean something! Without our Father in Heaven and His son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, none of this would be possible! I wouldn't be at BYU learning about the gospel and sharing these things on this blog! There wouldn't be missionaries sacrificing two years of their lives to share this with our brothers and sisters around the world! Nothing would be possible...or even worth it without the help of our Heavenly Father and elder Brother! I hope we all realize that and try our hardest to share these truths with those around us!!