I have this roommate. You see, this roommate of mine has been really hard to get along with. She and I just have differing personalities. She and I share the same room, and throughout this year I have found multiple things that erk me to the core about her. (I'm sure she feels the same about me) Anyways, despite my bad attitude, I have again been shown by the lord that we need to love everyone.Through the lord's help, and a change of heart, I have grown to like her. Although our personalities are worlds apart, I feel like she is my sister, and it is my duty..and privilege to look out and care for her.
Anyways, she hasn't come to church this year. Not once. I, due to my bad attitude and careless actions, didn't even think to invite her. I knew she believed in the gospel, but I also knew she was attending other churches with her friends on sunday. I didn't want to intrude on her differing opinions, and was scared by the idea of rejection. So our amazing home teachers, one in particular, found out that she wasn't coming and instantly took to her. He made her feel wanted and loved. Due to this incredible effort, she has started coming to listen to their lessons, and even shared a thought! He also has set up biweekly book of mormon study sessions with her where they will study together and ask the lord for help in answering questions. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty as a home teacher, but has left not only my roommate, but me touched by his kindness and love for the Lord.
Through this experience I have learned how much the lord loves us, and through us, we can bring our brothers and sisters to the gospel. I hope and pray that I can be like my home teacher and set aside my prejudices and learn to love and share the gospel with everyone, even if I struggle to love them. I learned that through the lord, I can love anyone and he can help me do all things.
Today, I am thankful. Very, very, thankful.
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