Regret

So, this is more so others don't do the same thing.  It is one of those mistakes that you beat yourself up over, because you could have helped way before you did, but justified not. 

I visit teach my neighbor.  They are both fantastic people. They are members, but not active. She told me yesterday "We believe in the church, we just don't live it."  For the past few months, I have been justifying not going over there. I would tell myself, Well, I see her all the time and talk to her and know how she is doing.  She probably doesn't want a lesson anyway.  We will occasionally bring over treats, that kind of thing. 

Well, I made some conference notebooks for the ladies I visit teach.  I figured she didn't want one. I didn't want to be pushy and go over and say "Here is a notebook to write down notes from conference."  when I knew they probably wouldn't even watch it.  Well, I felt like I should anyway.  And boy was I glad I did. 

I brought it over and told her I was her visiting teacher (yeah, she didn't even know.  Lame, I know!)  She immediately started to cry saying how happy she was that they actually gave her one and that she knows that Heavenly Father lives and she wants to change so much.  I was feeling about this small...

How could I not do something before??  I knew she had a hard time discussing the church and their life style, but how selfish of me to assume that she didn't want what Heavenly Father has sent her!  Why would I not want to share what I have??  He has blessed us with so much and He wants all of his children to come unto him.

In General Conference today, Elder Holland (I always LOVE to hear his talks) said that Heavenly Father doesn't care which hour you arrive.  It is NEVER too late!    And I need to do my part in helping others get there. 

Moral of the story: Don't not do something just because you think the other person my not like or accept it.  I have never had an instance where I have regretted helping and serving others.