Hiya!
So, I'm going to try and write shorter, more spiritual emails. It occurs to me that President Erickson suggested that my emails home be like the small plates of Nephi, how they were filled with the things of the Lord.
I learned a lot from my studies recently on faith and today on journal writing! I've been struggling with writing recently, so it was good and interesting when I found it to study from the "Come, Follow Me" manual for the month of August. I recognize that I have an easier time when I just write and express myself. Its my stress relief, and I haven't been doing it recently. You'd think I'd learn that by now. But my study this morning helped me recognize that I need to focus on writing about how the Lord's Hand is evident in my life today.
We had exchanges this week, and I was with Sister Henkel. It was better than the week before's, I felt a little bit better about leading and deciding where we should go and be. We met some great people and I'm definitely starting to come out of my shell. That was evident at church this week, I suppose ;) Lets just say I like the Youth.
We had an awesome lesson with Nick with Gillian, about prayer and scripture study, and he told us about how he has a testimony (from personal experience) that prayer works, but since he's never been "religious" he finds it hard as a "religious act" but he recognizes it as a commandment now, so I think he's trying. He is just so funny, he sits up on the couch with his knees and feet tucked up and sometimes when we read a really obvious or relevant scripture he just looks at us like, "Really?" Haha! He's already read to Alma in the Book of Mormon! He's going to be ready for baptism when he decides when. We were excited when he texted us Thursday and asked us how soon he could do it, and he picked 10 August so both of the people who found him could be there, but he's not going to be quite ready, he's decided. He really appreciates the responsibility, commitment and enormous change that will cause in his life. He's picked a new career and is planning on emigrating, so he wants to have a firm foundation as he rebuilds his life. I really love teaching him. And we feel better about it, because of the amount he still has to learn and gain a spiritual witness of.
Scott still talks for Scotland. We talked about prayer with him as well, since he told us he doesn't really know how to. At this point he's just procrastinating reading and coming to church, even though he kind of knows its going to be good for him. He just needs to take Nike's advice.
I asked the Elders give me a blessing this week, and it was a really great, spiritual experience that helped me remember my worth and purpose, and I really want to share the love and Atonement of the Savior with others. I know that Ether 12:27 is true, and I pray every night that the Lord will make my weaknesses strengths.
This next week is shaping up to be really busy, but I'm trying to take Sister Henkel's advice and just enjoy it. Sister Passey has a goal to hit each of our key indicator (number) goals this (her last) week, so we're going to try and work and pray really hard! We'll be getting moves call Sunday and I'll find out who my new companion will be. I'll be honest, I'm nervous, but I know that I will learn from and learn to love her as I have Sister Passey.
Sos, I'll get back to ya next week, probably full of food and water-stained (rain, tears, etc), but happy to be a missionary!
I love you all so much and appreciate all of your prayers!
Love,
Sister Kirkpatrick!
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