The Words of the Gospel

For some reason today I was thinking about a long time ago-sometime after returning from my mission to Taiwan, that I had listened to a talk by Elder Richard G. Scott. I don't remember what talk it was, nor where I found it, but I do remember one specific thing he said.

He promised that for those who had learned a language in their mission, that if they would read from the Book of Mormon every day in that language, they would never ever forget it. It seems like I've forgotten that promise...and I needed the reminder today.

Instead of reading in Chinese today, I listened to a conference talk. I was amazed at how fast the language sounded for me, and I couldn't keep up. I was brought back to the memories of trying to translate word for word my MTC teachers' prayers, and getting lost and left behind, feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders to learn the language.

But today, even though it was rapid for me and I couldn't catch my breath between the words, a few simple phrases stuck out to me and I was reminded how much I love the gospel language in chinese. It penetrated my heart and strengthened my testimony to hear the words "The Spirit will guide you", and "Blessings of the gospel".

I'm blessed...and I need to remember just how great the "Words of the Gospel" are to me...in any language.