Sister Kristin M. Yee shared a powerful message on ministering. I always saw the value of visiting teaching and ministering, but it wasn’t until I served in the Relief Society a couple years ago that I really gained my testimony of ministering. It truly became my favorite part of the calling. When I think of that time of my life, that is where I felt I did the most good.
It is interesting how life can distract you so easily though. This message was a wake up call for me. I realized that I have become much more relaxed in my ministering. And as I thought of why that might be I had an interesting realization. When I started becoming relaxed in my ministering is when I started to feel a little lost in my ward. I’ve been yearning for more relationships but not seeking out those that might need them as well.
Ministering is such a blessing – but beyond that, it is the way of the kingdom of the Lord. That is what heaven will be like. Loving and caring for others is how our interactions were designed to be. I am grateful for Sister Yee reminding me of these important truths that I knew but had neglected.
Invitation
If you want to feel grounded, gain a sense of divine belonging, and make a real difference in the world, follow the Savior and minister in His name.
Prompting
I want to CHOOSE to love and minister as the Savior does. I don’t want to minister out of a feeling of obligation, but out of sincere love for those around me. I know when I do this, the Spirit can work through me to be the Lord’s hands and bless others and give my life greater purpose and peace.
My Favorite Takeaways
“When we choose to minister in our inspired assignments and our daily interactions, we are helping to bless someone’s father, someone’s sister, someone’s son. When we minister, we are helping to answer each other’s prayers. We are the Savior’s hands.
I know the Lord is aware of you and your struggles as you strive to keep your covenants and minister to others. He has promised blessings and divine help for you and your family as you exercise your faith to serve Him.
…We can choose to love and minister as the Savior would.
Ministering by the Spirit invites the Savior’s heling into our lives and the lives of those we minister to.
Ministering is truly loving and caring for others as the Savior would. It is a way of being; it is the way of our Savior, Jesus Christ…Ministering is the essence of who God is and who we can become as we follow Him.
Ministering…is part of fulfilling the covenants we made at baptism and in the temple. We covenanted to take upon us the Savior’s name – becoming as He is as we sacrifice and consecrate our lives to Him. When we minister as He would, we being to think, feel, and love as He would.
Minister in individual and personal ways, ways that help us to feel the love of God. When we feel loved and seen by Him, it changes everything. And when we bless the one, we bless the whole.
We can demonstrate our love for Him by keeping His commandments and ministering to others while they and we are yet imperfect.
We’ve been sent here to learn to love God and each other as the Savior did – to love in sacrificial and transformational ways, ways that will bring our greatest happiness.
Choosing to minister…requires sacrifice, faith, vulnerability, and trusting things will work out as we let God prevail. When we pause and choose to care for someone over something, His Spirit and love can enter in and we can receive the peace and perspective that we really need.
As we minister in faith, we do not go alone. The Lord will be with us…The Lord knows the hearts of those we minister to. He loves them and He loves you. He will help you to bless them in the ways they need.
If you want to feel grounded, gain a sense of divine belonging, and make a real difference in the world, I invite you to follow the Savior and minister in His name. Never was the need greater than now for souls to be lifted, strengthened, and healed through the Atonement of Jesus Christ…As His disciples, you and I have the covenant blessing and responsibility to bring the Savior’s love and relief to tall of God’s children. When we offer His love and belonging to others, we will find it ourselves.
We receive ministering assignments to grow our capacity to love others and to ensure no one is forgotten. We pray for them, care for their needs, and strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ.
I believe our Father in Heaven wants you to be happy. He loves you. His work, including ministering, is designed to bring you and me the greatest joy we can experience.
I testify that ministering not only “brings forth the blessings of heaven,” it is the way of heaven. I testify that Jesus Christ lives. As we emulate His sacrifice by loving and ministering as He would, we will be blessed to find our own joy, healing, and relief in Him. We will become even as He is.”
FULL text and video of Sister Kristin M. Yee’s message can be found HERE.
Other messages from the Spring 2026 General Conference that I found particularly impactful:
- Alive in Christ by President Dallin H. Oaks
