Ok so what a week. I feel like i say this every week but it is true. What a week. Ok so at the beginning of this week we... well i had a tough time. Sister Megan Eliason went home for medical reasons. WE haven't heard from her yet but i hope to hear from her this week. I mean it all just happened so fast. All of the sudden it was night time and we find out she was leaving at 4 in the morning. What an emotional rollarcoaster. And also that day we find out an elder in our district was also going home. Complete surprise. It was family issues. But i really had to take a step back and think about why i am here. What is my purpose. As a district we went to the top floor of our building and looked out at the Provo Temple. Temples are the goal WE want ALL families to be together for eternity and that is why i am here. Days are tough but it is all for a bigger purpose. I am so grateful for Dad and how he sent a quote "This life was designed to be a test-- a test to determine if we want to be a part of the kingdom of God more than we want anything else." That was by Sheri Dew. Speaking of her she came this week with Sister Nelson (Russell M Nelson's wife). Sister Nelson spoke to us. But Sheri Dew let us sing a new hymn that was created. It was so beautiful!!!
But anyway our purpose is to invite others to come unto christ. That is it... right there. Speaking of devotionals we had Rosemary M. Wixom talk to us last week. EEkk super cool. her main question was "What think ye of Christ." From Matthew 22:42. she then gave us 3 subquestions... a) how do i know Him. b) How do i follow him. c) how do i love others like he loved. And i really think about How i know my savior. I have been studying his life lately. Mainly his last week before he was crucified. Because i want my last week in the MTC to be like his. He never ever stopped teaching and loving and ministering even when he knew it was almost over. Our Savior is the PERFECT example. I want to dedicate all my time to His work. It can be hard sometimes . We have to give up our personal fishing nets. Like Peter did...
I love elder Hollands words as he described what the Savior might have said to Peter and the Disciples. "I need Disciples, and i Need them Forever." How are we being disciples of Christ? May i suggest one way to help those of you at home. Sister Nelson mentioned dedicating our life to HIm. IN everything we do... haha even our sleep! She also said dedicating our time on Mobile Devices to him. and all electronics. If we dedicate our time on technology to him it is the best filter that we can have. All our time is God's. So if we are spending too much time playing games or watching pointless videos maybe we can change that and do things that will uplift and inspire others. All we do should be to progress the kingdom of God here on Earth... Just a suggestion but invite all of you to try it this week especially. Try only going on social media to dedicate that time to God and uplift and inspire.
So for me i thought about how i can change one thing in my life to better serve my Savior? I thought about it and i think the hardest thing for me is probably the thing i need to work on first. I have noticed a have problems getting frustrated and impatient very easily. I just want to say out loud "Get thee hence Satan." But then I just get even more mad that i am even mad... It is a struggle. But i have realized this frustration stems from one thing... it is pride. Let me explain.
When i think of a lesson or a scripture or a good idea, I get really happy and excited for the lesson. But when, say my companion or someone else thinks of an idea i look for ways to change it and find things about it i don't like. I don't know why i do this. I am like Tamone off of Lion King... always trying to change Pumba's ideas... haha But in all honesty it needs to stop. I find it hard for my to compliment others on their successes or spiritual growth. idk.. It isn't good though. So i have decided to try and be better. Not get so jealous or angry when someone thinks of a better idea than me. It isn't because the spirit wasn't working with me, we just are both growing together. So yeah... i need to be more sincere and complimentive and swallow my pride!
In closing i learned in 3 Nephi 15 something cool about personal revelation and recieiving and understanding what the Spirit is trying to teach us. REad it. the people in jerusalem didn't understand what the Lord was telling them about other sheep because of their unbelief and iniquity. Believing and having faith are two things i have been trying to study because i have encountered an investigator who struggles with the concept of faith. Faith in Jesus Christ is so important. and blessed are those who believe and have not seen! More blessed are they even... that is a scripture i just don't know where.... sorry i am learning. Love you all!
OHHHH and I AM GOING TO CABO VERDE NEXT TUESDAY. I will send you the flight plans mom and dad. But i got my visa all is good to go and i am out of here next week. I am beyond pumped. :)
Love
Sister Johnson
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