Hello!!
I always tell my companion that I love her.... one night we were laying in our beds and I said "Goodnight I love you!!!" And she didn't say anything.... so I leaned my head down (we have a bunk bed) and I said "say it back" hahaha... pretty demanding... I know.... but then she said it back :)
This week seemed to go by pretty quickly. We have had small successes this week, and it's comforting to know that our efforts are not going unnoticed.
This week we found a new investigator! After praying to be led to someone who is looking for more happiness in their life, we found her!! We received a message that this lady wanted a Book of Mormon. Of course, my companion and I were very excited so we grabbed a Book of Mormon and headed to her address as soon as we got the text. We get to her house, and find out that this lady is SOOO prepared!!! She has so much faith despite her hard trials she's going through. I wish I could have as much faith as she does..... maybe I'll learn something from her. It's a blessing to find those who are truly interested in learning more about Christ, the family, and how to be happier in this life.
Friday we had zone meeting, I gave a discussion on fear. I split it off into 3 parts, fear of God, fear of past mistakes, and fear of missionary work. The scriptures that I was able to find were really good and they helped me a lot! Overall I think it was good. Then, we decided to do something fun! We played scripture battleship, I had a lot of fun and I think the whole zone did too. It's mice to have these meetings, I feel like I'm more spiritually prepared.
I was also able to go back to my beloved BETHANY HOMMMMEEEEE!!!! Seriously, I love that place. I was able to visit some familiar faces, and see how the area was improving and growing. It was really cool to see!! It's comforting to know that I'll always have a home there. I also saw my beloved sister Urbina. It ''twas a great day.
One of my goals for this year is to read the Bible and The Book of Mormon all the way through. Well, I have a goal to read The Book Of Mormon a couple of times through... but the Bible at least once. I have never had a goal like this before, and I'm excited because I know I can do it.
This morning, we had one of our investigators send us a scripture from The Book of Mormon!!!! It was really cool to read that text and see how she is using it in her own life. She sent us- Mormon 9:20-21
It says:
20 And the reason why he ceaseth to do miracles among the children of men is because that they dwindle in unbelief, and depart from the right way, and know not the God in whom they should trust.
21 Behold, I say unto you that whoso believeth in Christ, doubting nothing, whatsoever he shall ask the Father in the name of Christ it shall be granted him; and this promise is unto all, even unto the ends of the earth.
"Whoso believeth in Christ, doubt nothing" I love that. Christ has helped us along this earth life, he has made returning back to our Heavenly Father so much easier. We just need to have enough faith that through him all things are possible. It's hard, even for missionaries!! Before my mission I thought missionaries were these perfect people who could do absolutely no wrong. (If you are reading this far do not laugh at me haha)
But I quickly realized that missionaries are no where near perfect. All of us struggle, all of us need the atonement in our lives.
“The Atonement was designed to do more than restore us to the ‘starting line’—more than just wipe the slate clean. [Its] crowning purpose [is] to endow us with power so that we might overcome each of our weaknesses and acquire the divine traits that would make us like God.” Elder Tad R. Callister, “Can I Lead a More Saintly Life?”, p.89
Think of how you can have that faith in Christ this week. How can it help you?
I know that it can! And I know that it will.
I love you all. Have a great week!!
Pictures:
1. Me holding a cutie pup
2. West Maricopa Zone
3. We got spirit
4 + 5. Some of my Bethany homers. Sierra and Trina ❤️ and sister Mayer!!!
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