1989
The Answer
November 1989


“The Answer,” Tambuli, Nov. 1989, 25

The Answer

I wasn’t really interested in the Church. I had listened to the missionary discussions only to learn more about a friend’s religious beliefs. But when the missionaries then asked me to pray about whether or not the Church was true, I felt I needed someone to talk to.

I thought about talking with the minister of the Christian church I had been attending. He and his wife had been good to me, and I respected him as a man of God.

“Surely, he could give me some direction,” I thought as I put on my coat.

As I was about to leave, I was impressed to pray about the matter. The feeling was so strong that I acted immediately without question.

I closed the door, knelt by me bed, and asked Heavenly Father to guide me as I talked to my minister. I also prayed that I might receive an answer about what the missionaries had told me.

After ending my prayer, I rose to my feet and again prepared to depart. However, another strong feeling came—that I should not see the minister. I felt that I should tell no one of my problem and that my answer would come in due time. If I needed truthful answers, I was to turn to the Lord in prayer.

Without further thought, I took off my coat and went on with my usual morning tasks.

My answer did come in due time. A burning sensation within me testified of the truthfulness of the gospel.

Several weeks after my baptism I visited my former minister and told him of my experiences. As I politely listened to his biased opinions, I felt thankful that I had taken the time to listen to that still, small voice several months earlier.

  • Sister Haynes is a member of the Raymond First Ward, Magrath Alberta (Canada) Stake.

Illustrated by Robert T. Barrett