True, I'm in Utah. Practically everyone here is Mormon. However, as I drove to the dentist's office yesterday, I saw a bunch of people who, though possibly Mormons no longer practicing, certainly didn't look like they were a member of my church. Some were smoking, some were drinking, some were hanging outside what looked liked clubs; one dude was walking down the street completely shirtless, with his nipple rings exposed to the world.
Let's be honest here, it was still super cold yesterday, possibly worse than the night I complained about yesterday. Shirtless guy is a super manly dude. Mad respect for him.
Anyway, so I was at the dentist's, and I was asked some questions about my dental history and all that jazz. I hesitated to go into specifics about my time in Jamaica and the fact that I'd served a mission there, simply because I figured it was a similar story these dentists had heard a hundred times from numerous patients. It's not like they're going to benefit from my testimony, I thought.
But then, I went ahead anyway. Why not?
Again, I have no idea if none or all of these dentists were Mormon. But I didn't hesitate to openly talk about my mission and talk about a few of my experiences there. It later turned out the head dentist actually did a humanitarian trip in the Ocho Rios area, and my hygienist was in Haiti getting hit by Hurricane Sandy at the same time I was getting hit in Montego Bay.
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| If you consider the fact that the dentist's last name is White, you'll realize this post is FULL of puns ... |
I think the main point is, in an unfamiliar environment, to people who are probably already familiar with my type of mission experience, I spoke up to share the Gospel message, to open a dialogue about my service for Jesus Christ. Yes, I was hesitant, but I gained a personal witness that, no matter who you open your mouth to, you will feel the Spirit work through you. I know that is true. So get out there and share today! You never know who might be struggling enough to need it.
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