Lily Prisbrey shares her powerful missionary homecoming talk, discussing scrupulosity, finding God in the Filipino people, and her journey of self-acceptance. She emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections, inviting diverse individuals to serve missions, and creating a welcoming and accepting community. Lily's vulnerability and strength inspire others to find God's love and serve despite personal challenges.
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Finding God Through Filipino Kindness
Lily found God in small acts of kindness from Filipino people while serving her mission.
These experiences helped her build a new, loving perception of God beyond guilt and perfectionism.
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Understanding Scrupulosity
Scrupulosity means pathological guilt about moral or religious issues causing extreme anxiety.
Lily's struggle with scrupulosity led her to realize the guilt she felt was not from God.
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Finding God Through Failure
Failure can be a transformative experience leading to growth and spiritual maturity.
Lily found God’s love remained even in moments she felt overwhelmed or like she was failing.
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My friend Lily Prisbrey—who recently returned from both a proselyting mission (Philippines) and a service mission (Utah). She joins us to give her farewell talk. In this talk, Lily bravely talks about:
Her journey with scrupulosity and faith-related guilt.
Finding a loving, accepting, and NOT “ever-disappointed” God.
Finding God in the Filipino people.
Finding God through a Mission President who listened to doubts without judging and supported Lily’s decision to end her proselyting mission early.
Finding God through failure.
Inviting others to serve missions who don’t fit the mold.
Lily concludes her talk with her powerful testimony of a loving God with 1 John 4: “God is love” and these words: “I am not a black and white, fit the mold, perfect kind of person. But I served as a missionary—and I hope that through what I’ve shared today—you all can see that if I can be a missionary, you can too”.
We conclude with a discussion about her talk. Lily brings powerful insights into how to help everyone feel loved, accepted, and that there is room them. Lily is so brave and vulnerable—a sign of strength and discipleship that pattens how to help others feel welcome, safe, and needed.
Thank you for being on the podcast Lily. I was so moved by your homecoming talk. Honored to provide a platform where more can hear your inspiring message.
Links:
Lily’s homecoming talk: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/to9a1bqw6btrihsj7dd67/Lily-Prisbrey-Homecoming-Talk-Feb-2024.pdf?rlkey=80xppy4jibj9np2kwjhyfob6e&dl=0