Ahoj family and friends!
I am so thankful for this week. It has been the best one yet and it has just flown by! This last Sunday we were sitting in a devotional (all 2400 missionaries) and we had just finished watching an amazing video about developing Christlike attributes. Then the lights shut off and the spotlight came on… People started standing up and and then there are some screams, ELDER DAVID A. BEDNAR walks in!!!!! (For those of you who do not know, he is one of the 12 apostles) We were so excited. He did the best Q&A that I have ever been to in my life. He was able to address every thought and question that I had on my heart. That alone is so powerful to me. The spirit is real, and I know that statement is true, because their is no other way that something that special and unique could have happened to me without it. Some of the things that really stuck out to me that he mentioned were:
“We need to turn outward”
So often we find ourselves just caring about ourselves and turning inward. Each and every one of needs to develop the attribute of charity and love for others.
“Let his character become a part of you”
He is our Savior. He loves us so much and was the perfect example. As we strive to be more like Him, we will grow closer to Him.
“We are engaged in eternal work”
Serving as a missionary is the best decision that I have ever made. I get to share my love for the gospel that brings me ultimate happiness in my life with others. What is better than that?! I get to help others progress towards the eternal plan of happiness:)
Speaking a different language can be very challenging, especially going into it when you do not know anything. But that is exactly how life is. We are faced with trials every single day, and there is no reason to avoid them. They will all in the end BLESS us, CHANGE us, and help us grow closer to Him. Czech is beautiful and crazy! What a great combination;) it has helped me depend on the Lord. I could not do this without him.
We have 3 investigators that we are teaching multiple times every week in the language. I finally bore my testimony in one. It was such a tender mercy. One of my favorite moments yet. It was so simple and short, and I did not conjugate all my words correctly, but I could feel the spirit. Some times the very small things make the biggest impact, and I think that I was able to touch that member with the message that I had on my heart.
My favorite scripture this week is found in the Doctrine Covenants. It is in section 84:88.
“And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up”
I love this. He will hold our hand. There are angels walking with you. When you feel alone, reach out to him, I promise you, that He is always there.
I love you all and hope that you have a great week!!!
PS: There is this awesome site called Dear Elder. You can send letters to missionaries on there, it is seriously the coolest thing if you want to try it out!
(Pictures: The blonde sister is such a great friend of mine! We worked together in the Seattle temple as ordinance workers before we left on our missions! She is going to Argentina:) The second is of my companion and I, we were losing it yesterday, after 12 hours of language of study;) And then the third shows an accurate depiction of what studying does to you;) the gospel is so good!!!) The fourth is of a verse in Moroni, I just finished memorizing it!!!!)
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