Holla Familia!
Wow this week flew by. We talked to so
many people. We found a few new investigators and they have all been
very different. One is very curious and has decided that it is time for
her to find out if these things are really true,. Another just wants God
in his life; another wants to know what it is that we believe and how we
are so happy. All were so different.
There is one thing that
has stuck out to me the most this week. The light that is within members
who are living the gospel, and to those who are seeking for something,
and those who have become bitter and dark inside. I never thought I
would start to see the difference. Now I can see the pain that comes
from starting to doubt. The joy that comes from living. I have had
several opportunities to ponder on this. I never thought of what the
impact is or could be from the Gospel. Sometimes it makes me want to shy
away and not have to work so hard, that living the lifestyle of the
world would be so much easier. Then I look at the blessings and the
people who you can see in their life that they are blessed with
happiness, eternal happiness. Not momentary bouts of laughter or
pleasure. There are still difficulties even when we live the
gospel. It is not a shield against the agency of others. It does protect
us from dangers that we could inflict upon ourselves - temporally,
spiritually, and mentally. As we strive to understand and apply the
gospel into our lives then things start to change. But we have to want
to change. There is nothing like trying to drag a friend, family member,
or investigator to the light. It just doesn't work that way. There is
no joy when it is done that way. It is a journey that we all have to
take. We have to drink from the living waters ourselves. We have to
kneel, scoop, and bring the water to our mouths. We are aware of the
things that are happening around us. We are being humble enough to
follow the will of the Lord. Sometimes we get stuck on the
imperfections that are in us - thoughts really - 'I will never be a
Relief Society President, I can't remember peoples names, and I don't
have time to serve' 'I will never be a good missionary, I don't even
know how to apply the scriptures into my own life' 'Rain keeps falling
on me, I'll never be dry, ever again.'
Just know, that your thoughts are not unique. Someone
has had the same exact thoughts that you have been thinking. They have
questioned the same things that you are questioning. They have had good
moments and bad moments, and if you still think that no one understands.
You need to remember the Savior. He Understands all things. He has felt
all things. We have to recognize this in our own lives. We have to
Remember this on a daily basis. We have to live it like we know it, that
is when we will start to feel it.
I feel like I have these
little sparks of knowledge once in a while, but then with time, they
start to fade. It is like Elder Uchtdorfs talk we will come to the point
where we wonder if it even happened or how we could even believe in
such a thing. Keeping a Journal of Spiritual experiences is very
important. Keeping a Journal period is important. Do it, Do it Now. Make
it a Habit to start to remember the Spiritual Parts of your life and
making note of them so you can always remember them and your family will
be able to learn about it too.
I love you all and I hope you
are having a fantastical week. Sorry I didn't share much about the
details of the week - who we talked to - or the funny stories that
happened. Next Time!!!
Loves,
Sister Karen Call
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