Hiya!
I asked my parents at Christmas to share with me what doctrine they understand better now than ever before. My contribution is the Atonement and Revelation. I feel closer to the Savior than before, understanding who He was as a mortal man, and His deep, abiding sacrifice. How much awe can we experience as we imagine ourselves, standing in the premortal world, watching our brother take upon Himself our sins? He did that for me, because I couldn't do it for myself. I am humbled by this, and I hope to be able to change, which because of Him, I can. I also see how revelation is the rock of our religion, as Jesus taught:
Matthew 16:13-19
13When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
14And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
15He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
The Rock that Christ referred to is revelation through the Holy Ghost, and that is what the church is built upon.
We had some amazing revelatory experiences this week, and the Spirit testified so strong of our purpose here, to lift, serve, and show our love and trust for the members, so that we can bridge the gap of their work and ours. All the missionaries are united in this effort to strengthen the branch, and to reach out to those who have strayed.
Monday we had the lovely surprise of teaching Matthew (former investigator) at Dierdre's house! It was good to see him again, and it was definitely a spirit-led lesson about seeking the Spirit in our lives.
Tuesday we had a good experience with Sis. Kagari and Sis. Hale doing music service at powdermill. Sis. Kagari brought her flute and we played a couple of duets for them :)
Wednesday I got sick again! Shoot! Got my cough and congestion back. Elder Wahlquist has strep throat though, really bad, so keep him in your prayers! The members have been so kind to check with how we are and offer their service and advice, even if its someone to talk to after being just us in the flat for hours!
We stayed at the Hale's house Wed. night, and headed to Dublin Thursday morning for an all-Ireland conference, with missionaries from both N. Ireland and the Republic. It was an excellent meeting, with great advice on working with members, and the mission's vision for 2015, being a 24/7 missionary! We were back for Institute that evening.
Hannah is good, the same, essentially. We're trying, taking our time.
I have to go, but I love Cork! 1 day at a time! Have faith! He is there!
Love always,
Sister Kirkpatrick
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