Later that night, as I reflected on the thoughts and feelings I had experienced, I read Alma 29:1-3. I took great solace in the fact that one of the Lord's greatest missionaries, Alma, went through the same range of emotions during his service among the people. He taught me that we should be filled with the righteous desire to be an instrument in sharing the gospel with Heavenly Father's children. Furthermore, he also helped me understand that although we as individuals have limitations, the Lord will aid us in our pure efforts to bless those around us. I carried this precious lesson with me throughout the remainder of my mission and still cherish it to this day.

"Oh that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!"
— Alma 29:1