Anway, this week was a lot of cancelled appointments. The Lord was certainly testing us in patience, but overall we have appreciated all the moments that come and the lessons that come from them. And we've had some unexpected miracles too that I'm going to pull a Nephi and say they are too great to write. (No worries they'll be in my journal but I'm just really tired now)
I LOVE zone conference. And I love interviewing with my mission president, because those are moments that I see how much I've grown personally. It helps me recalibrate myself to the work. I also got a new favorite quote out of it from one of our president's assistants:
"You have to listen to those little things, even if they result in nothing, because it's training for something bigger."
I love it because it reminds me that when I do the simple tasks I feel prompted too even if nothing comes out of it, it's still important. I do it for the Lord and He's training me so He can trust me to perform His miracles.
Two things I really appreciated from some of my sister training leaders that had a switch off with me, one said, "you know, I don't ever want to regret anything in my mission. Stuff happens you move on." I loved her attitude about the mistakes she made on her mission weren't a time for her to regret later, but a learning experience to grow from and look back, laugh and realize---WOW I'm way glad I learned that then instead of in the future.
Another thing that I learned is that conversion is an ongoing process. I came here believing that the Book of Mormon is true, and then I was supposed to testify why and I was like, "wait, I know it's true but have I even prayed about the whole darn thing?" Even if we believe already, a confirmation of truths is a good way to bring a fire of motivation to help us change our hearts. When we have a change of heart, that's something God is going to support. Way easier said than done that's for sure, Satan wants us to remain unmotivated but I believe that if you go into reading the scriptures not just to say that you read them every day, but with faith---you BELIEVE they will change your life-- it will happen.
I would also like to share a scripture about obedience. It's the classic, John 14:15.
"If ye love me, keep my commandments."
Everyone always uses this scripture all the time. But the other day I just realized how extremely profound it was. God gave us a wonderful gift, the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Because everyone sucks in some way or another, we're all sinners. And to be really real, even the best can't overcome their weaknesses and faults. We're all a bunch of stuck people. But because God loves us so much, he allowed us a way to grow, to get ourselves un-stuck, even so much as to dwell in glory as the Glorified Himself.
The least we could do is to show a little love and appreciation towards Him and the gift He has provided. Use that Atonement. Keep His commandments.
And then those commandments are also secretly meant for us to improve and stay safe too so then you're like, "Wow well now I feel way too blessed."
I'm glad for this gospel, I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. I know God loves us and we are His children.
Love,
Sister Smith
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