The Fellowship of the Unashamed

I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast; I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, I won't look back, let up, slow down or be still. My past is redeemed; my present makes sense and my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, small planning, smooth knees, and dwarf goals. I no longer need preeminence, position, promotions or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk with patience amplified by prayer and labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven. My path is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few. My guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, divided or delayed. I will not negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won't give up, shut up or let up until I have stayed up, stored up and paid up for the cause of Christ. I must go until He comes, give until I drop, preach unto all I know and work until He stops me. And when He returns for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me, my banner will be clear!

Elder Henry B. Eyring