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The [[hunger]] for Father's [[love]] and [[direction]] is that which is sought by all sincere [[seekers]]. It is true that they have learned to cling to any [[truth]] that has tickled their fancy and helped lighten their [[burden]], but only the love of God will fill their [[souls]] with that for which they hunger and thirst. For you to [[teach]] and [[preach]] [[the gospel]] is to [[manifest]] divine love in your very life. Through your [[behaviors]] and [[attitudes]], and as active [[apostles]] of the Christ, there is [[responsibility]] and [[grace]] entailed -- and [[danger]], yes, of a sort; excitement, certainly -- but the joy of [[sharing]] your knowledge of your experience is your greatest gift, your [[testimony]]. This may entail your personal [[story]], over which you have some [[authority]] and conviction; it may entail your philosophic assessment as to what is going on in the world today; it may entail your [[praise]] and [[thanksgiving]] and your [[confidence]] of a happy ending to all life's challenges; it may entail any number of things and be genuine -- if it is yours.

The [[hunger]] for Father's [[love]] and [[direction]] is that which is sought by all sincere [[seekers]]. It is true that they have learned to cling to any [[truth]] that has tickled their fancy and helped lighten their [[burden]], but only the love of God will fill their [[souls]] with that for which they hunger and thirst. For you to [[teach]] and [[preach]] [[the gospel]] is to [[manifest]] divine love in your very life. Through your [[behaviors]] and [[attitudes]], and as active [[apostles]] of the Christ, there is [[responsibility]] and [[grace]] entailed -- and [[danger]], yes, of a sort; excitement, certainly -- but the joy of [[sharing]] your knowledge of your experience is your greatest gift, your [[testimony]]. This may entail your personal [[story]], over which you have some [[authority]] and conviction; it may entail your philosophic assessment as to what is going on in the world today; it may entail your [[praise]] and [[thanksgiving]] and your [[confidence]] of a happy ending to all life's challenges; it may entail any number of things and be genuine -- if it is yours.

I am reminded now of our many lessons long ago about the [[symphony]] and how it is that you are all your own instruments, musical instruments - the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lute lute], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harp harp], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trumpet trumpet], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kettle_drum kettle drum], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violin violins], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano piano] - and each one has its own [[notes]] to play, its own [[sound]], and as its instrument [[obeys]] the leading of the Divine Conductor, the symphony is created and music is heard throughout the spheres. And so as you minister as you pass by, it is true that you will [[reflect]] your own instrument.

I am reminded now of our many lessons long ago about the [[symphony]] and how it is that you are all your own instruments, musical instruments - the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lute lute], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harp harp], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trumpet trumpet], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kettle_drum kettle drum], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violin violins], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano piano] - and each one has its own [[notes]] to play, its own [[sound]], and as its instrument [[obeys]] the leading of the Divine Conductor, the symphony is created and music is heard throughout the spheres. And so as you minister as you pass by, it is true that you will [[reflect]] your own instrument.

Do not [[compare]] your teaching and preaching [[techniques]] with others. There are different [[sounds]] to emanate from different instruments. You need to know who you are and how you sound and be [[sensitive]] to the cues from the Conductor so that when you have the [[opportunity]] to play your [[notes]], they will be [[clear]] and appropriate, as a part of the living symphony of this [[divine]] [[love]]. How are you this evening?

Do not [[compare]] your teaching and preaching [[techniques]] with others. There are different [[sounds]] to emanate from different instruments. You need to know who you are and how you sound and be [[sensitive]] to the cues from the Conductor so that when you have the [[opportunity]] to play your [[notes]], they will be [[clear]] and appropriate, as a part of the living symphony of this [[divine]] [[love]]. How are you this evening?