Alma 26 is one of my personal favorite chapters in all of the Book of Mormon. Ammon rejoices in The Lord and in the joys of missionary work:
Alma 26:26 "Therefore, let us glory, yea, we will glory in The Lord; yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God forever. Behold, who can glory too much in the Lord? Yea, who can say too much of his great power, and of his mercy, and of his long-suffering towards the children of men? Behold, I say unto you, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel."
This is such a powerful verse for me mainly because Ammon states that he just can't express himself adequately. I think that sometimes words just can't express our testimonies as much as deeds and love can. Ammon and his brethren showed their testimonies by serving the Lamanites and by sharing the gospel with them. There is an incredible lesson to be learned from them that the best way to share our love of this Gospel isn't always through words but through actions as well.
Another thing I just love about this chapter is how much Ammon discusses his joy that comes from missionary work. Reading his exclamations of joy makes me so excited for when I am a full time missionary and will be feeling similar things. The joy in this chapter is so exciting and desirable. I want to be moved beyond words because of my love of this Gospel. I want to be an Ammon.
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