Trying to Apply What the Lord Is Teaching Us

I just got back from a 2 hour drive from the Desert. I was in El Centro which is 45 minutes from Yuma, Arizona. Lucky for me it wasn't its usual 111 Degrees and humidity. I'm so lucky! Haha! Sister Edgerly and I went out there with the Assistants, President and Sister Clayton. It was great because I got to learn so much from those amazing sisters! They are on fire and they are doing so much. The best part about all of it is that Miracles always happen on Exchanges/ Coaching. If we are trying to apply what the Lord is teaching us (be it through a mission President, District Leader, Prophet, Bishop, Elders Quorum President, or in our own personal revelation) He blesses us with miracles...he sustains our efforts! It was really great! We got two appointments set up for this week...all because we had the faith that the Lord has people that are prepared!

 

Church was incredible on Sunday! I learned so much and there was one talk that really helped me so how I"ve grown in these past 9 monthis in Scripps Ranch. I feel like I'm on a similar quest as President Monson. He is on the Lord's Errand and wants the Lord to know that if there is ever something that he needs done, he can count on Tom Monson to do it. Well, I feel like I've learned to just be willing...not hesitate or argue...to ACT. I feel like the Lord knows he can trust me with the random promptings to talk to people on the street or be led to someone's house. I hope that doesn't sound so prideful...I know I have a long way to go and I promise it isn't an easy thing...but I can tell a difference in my heart and my availability for the Spirit. I'm so grateful for that!

 

Well, I don't have a lot more to say...just that I love you all and I'm excited to be a missionary. Last night in my personal prayers all I could think about was how grateful I am to be a missionary, to have this time, and to be an instrument in his hands. I wouldn't trade it for the world. It was the right decision for me...not every girl goes on a mission but it was the right decision for me and I'm so happy I had the spirit helping get here.

 

I love you all so very much! Stay strong! Listen to the Spirit and remember that the Doctrines are perfect but the people/church isn't. I loved that General Conference talk!