Lately, i've had the story "Green Eggs and Ham" from Dr. Suess if you couldn't tell. So when i was in the shower, i had a great idea pop up. (the shower tends to be the best place sometimes.) And this is what came up:
"Take a Look at this Book"
Elder, Elder we need something to do
Aren't you mad we've no taught lessons? Yeah...me too
I can't spend this time doing some doodles
Hurry up with those Ramen Noodles.
No appointments can be really distracting
Looks like the thing to do...is tracting.
So we pack up our stuff and head out on bikes,
Hoping that we don't run over what look like spikes.
Upon our arrival, we look for a street sign,
hoping that we don't this until going in at nine.
"I'm Elder Bree, a local missionary
Here to share the gospel absolutely free!
We'd like for you to take a good long look
At all the great things contained in this here book!"
"And I'm another missionary, but with a different name
We do not seek for glory or for fame.
I do apologize, but my name is Elder Sessage
Please sir...will you listen to our message?"
"Boys, i would not, will not take your book,
Nor will i even give it a look!
I'm really busy as you can see,
now get off my lawn and let me be!
Elder Bree said, "Sir, won't you please just take a look
At this wonderful, life changing book?
Would you like us to come back perhaps Monday
In the evening, afternoon, or day?
Let us teach you the pitfalls of sin,
What do you say....may we come in?"
The man just stood there, appearing in a rush
And slamming the door in a sound that was not a hush.
Looking sad and upset, we moved on for more
Hoping that we could find that one opened door.
On to the next house, hoping for no reproach
We switched it up with Elder Sessage doing the door approach.
"Hello ma'am, I'm Elder Sessage,
ready to share with you an important message
Not sure what more i can say,
Other than you're life will change when about this you'll pray.
This is so important, we cannot lie
Have you wondered where loved ones go when they die?"
She interrupted, "Young man, please back away from my door
I do no want to hear anymore.
I would not, will not take a look
In your hand at that there book.
I am of another faith, where i believe its 3-in-1
And as for our conversation....we're done!"
Cold and distraught, we headed down the street
Hoping not too many blisters would be on our feet.
"Elder Bree, how much longer can we take this?
Cause tracting is something i will never miss."
...."Elder Sessage, take heart and make a grin
Someone on this street will let us in"
Onto the last house at the end of the street,
we were determined not to be beat.
Steadfast and determined, ignoring any pain,
Oh great....it started to rain.
With our knuckles cracked and our feet anything but dry
Sure why not...lets give this a try!
Approaching the door, no seemed home with no lights on,
It appeared that our hope would soon be gone.
But alas! The door opened and the future looked bright,
And soon came on the main living room light!
It was a husband and wife, a young family indeed
Of the gospel in their life there seemed a need.
We started a duel approach, which actually worked
and something that made their ears perked.
Much to my amazement and great surprise,
We got in! Happiness was in our eyes.
"We've looked and looked and nothing seems right", the husband stated;
And to our message we gladly related:
Would you, could you take a look
At this amazing, wonderful little blue book?
Would you, could you take a peek
And seek the answers that you seek?
Will it be the faith of the man named Nephi
Or the undaunted courage of Abinadi?
Maybe the great leadership of King Mosiah
Or of his son and grandson....both named Alma?
Ever wonder what the danger of pride is?
Don't be like Coriantumr and say, "Oh Shiz!"
At the end, there is a promise
The importance of such you mustn't miss.
Ask the truth of it when you pray,
When it comes...you'll know just what to say.
With tears in his eyes, the husband knew exactly what was said
Was the truth the family had sought...it made sense in his head.
I will! I will take a good long look
At that amazing, wonderful blue book!
When i think of these things and start to pray
I cant wait for what the Lord will say:
That the message of the Restoration is oh-so-true
And that these young men came just for your family and you.
When that happens, elders, don't be a bit surprised...
When we all decide to do what He taught...and be baptized!
At the end of the day, the elders arrived home happy and knew without a doubt....
That despite all the trials of the day, everything in the end will eventually work out.
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