Reality VT: Do I need a memorable Visiting Teacher?

Real thoughts & experiences by Real Visiting Teachers = Reality VT

Sandra said, "I wish I could but in all the years I have been a member I haven't a v.t. In my home long enough to have one good story."

Edie said, "Favorites.....the ones that come."

Why do I feel sad for the Sisters who don't have memorable Visiting Teachers? It's good they are consistent, but why not memorable? 

Is it because I've had sisters visit me in the past who I only saw once every other month?
Is it because I've had amazing consistent and thoughtful Visiting Teachers who have served me and my family especially in difficult times and I wish I could be like them?
Is it because I know I could be a better Visiting Teacher and I'm not for some reason, excuse or another? Maybe a little bit of everything.

Sandra went on to say "But the other side of the coin is I love being a v.t."

Sandra really nailed it! Why does she love it? What a testament of the kind of sister she is. She only needs the Savior's example to know how to serve others, I can learn a lot from Sandra. I know she won't wish herself an awesome Visiting Teacher, but how I pray she'll be blessed by a VTer just like her someday, together they will truly be blessed by their love for our Savior.
In a General Conference address titled "What Thinks Christ of Me?" in April 2012 ELDER NEIL L. ANDERSEN Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said "discipleship is not a competition at all but an invitation TO ALL." (emphasis added)


It's not about what my Visiting Teacher does or doesn't do. It's about what I'm doing as a Visiting Teacher! 

What does Christ think of me as a Visiting Teacher? How can I become a better disciple of Christ? I can think of a few things I'm not doing on a daily basis that will help me. What has helped you?

1 comment

  1. I love being a Visiting Teacher and testify it is program designed by Deity. The most important experience I want to bring to my sisters is for them to feel the Saviors' love for them. If they feel the Spirit when we meet then I know I've served my sister and my Savior. There's no sweeter experience.
    Really listening is one of the best gifts we can give them. I've had many VTs in the past that are so anxious to be heard that they never hear me. I need my VT sisters to hear me when they come to visit. I want to share with them my testimony. I want them to love me unconditionally.
    Don't be afraid to give yourself. It's really simple. Show up every month. Bring the Spirit with you. Serve and love them.