Undershepherd

As I listened to the instructor,

her words issued a call to find the Lost Sheep.

My heart began beating fast.

I have pondered this errand for many years.

Finally, I ask...

in the scriptures it is Jesus that leaves the ninety and nine to go after the one.

Jesus is the only one that can save the lost.

Isn't there anyone in here that worries as I do...

that in going after the lost,

 you too may become lost?

I don't want to be lost.

I feel like the last decade and it's challenges came as a result

of going after lost sheep.

Too many paths...

too many voices...

too many wolves in sheep's clothing.

She reminded me that the Lord is the only true shepherd

and the only one that has power to save.

But we can be His undershepherd.

Another sister responded with a scripture

Luke 22:32

 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Key points to remember:

Christ prays for me.

Specifically that my faith will not fail me.

He also suggests

that I must be converted and strong before strengthening others.

             Undershepherd: a lower-ranking shepherd who works under another shepherd.

              I am the unedershepherd working under the direction of the Master Shepehrd.

It does not say to leave the Shepherd to go after the lost...

It suggests that I work under His direction and with Him, 

 find the lost.

The instructor also made mention

that He left the ninety and nine...

but left WITH the ninety and nine into the wilderness.

It occurred to me...

maybe I was being found even in this very moment.

Finally, one other woman quoted Elder Uchtdorf