Hello!
First of all. Wow. SO many things are happening at home! I am not going to lie, I am really sad that all these fun things are happening while I am here...I miss you all every day. Especially now, as the work is really hard. I find myself thinking how much easier it would be to be with you all enjoying the fun things that are going on. The other day, Sister Daines and I were practicing on asking "inspired questions" so that we could get to know our investigators needs more. We were asking each other inspired questions, and Sister Daines, asked me "What motivates you do to the work?" I sat there and thought about it. It brought me back to the poem that I sent home...I know that I am here because I have so many brothers and sisters up in heaven that told me to find them, here on earth. I am here finding those that I promised I would find, and I am bringing them the truth. -That's what motivates me to do the work. So as times really are hard, and I would so much like to be home during all these exciting times, I know this work is so important. Plus, I can do hard things. Right mom??:)
This week, was a big learning experience. The times, that I thought things were never going to turn around, I prayed, and prayed, and prayed. I have never been on my knees more than I have been in this past week. I didn't think that I had the energy to go any more. I know that I am sitting here at this computer right now because of the strength that I got from my Heavenly Father, and from Jesus Christ, and his suffering for all of my pains. I may not have many amazing stories to tell, but this week, I can say, that my testimony of Jesus Christ grew. As I thought of him in the Garden of Gethsemene asking Heavenly Father, to let this cup pass, if there be another way. If it be his will, let it be. All of the pain that he went through for us to be able to repent, and be clean to live with our father in Heaven was tramendous. I can't even comprehend it. I thought of all that us as missionaries go through. We go through all this pain, and sorrow, devoting 24/7 of our time to the work so that others can live with Heavenly Father again. We truly are representatives of Jesus Christ. How great is our calling?
As Sister Daines and I have been working hard, trying our best to be lead to those that are prepared, I have had to really learn the importants of PATIENCE. While we have harvested for hours and hours each day, we have not been able to find the people that prepared to hear the Gospel. In Preach My Gospel it says, "Patience, the capacity to endure delay, trouble, oppostition, or suffereing, without becoming angry, frustrated, or anxious." It includes, hope and faith. As I have been studying how I can have more patience in my life, and in the work now, I have really come to the conclusion, that it is in the lords timing. It is so much easier said than done, to say that I am going to have patience when things get hard. When those moments come around, when it seems like no one is ready to hear the gospel, or I just have not yet found them, that is when I need to really have hope and faith that things WILL work out in God's timing. I have also learned this week, that I am not perfect. I am not the perfect teacher, and that must be patient with MYSELF. Sometimes I push myself too hard, and I get really frusterated that I am not doing everything perfectly, or people arent flocking to the baptismal font because I am not saying the right things. As I read in the scriptures, Alma chapter 17: It says, "I will make you instruments of thee in my hands unto the salvation of many souls." "Bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto thee success." I know that success is just around the corner. As I endure to the end, put in all the work that I can, and have diligence, I will meet those that are prepared and ready for the truth.
Through perserverance, and hard work we were able to see miracles at the end of this week. On Pros Monday, we had been harvesting all day, trying to find those 5 people that would say yes to church, and baptism. We were at three, and the day was nearing to the end. We gave every last bit of energy and we went out and harvested for another hour. We were walking on the sidewalk and said hi to a family that was getting things out of their trunk. We asked them if they needed any help, and we eventually found ourselves in their brand new home, they had just moved into today, blessing it. This cute family of three, loved the prayer so much. They accepted to come to church, and also to be baptized together as a family. After we walked out of their home, we said a prayer of thanks right away. We found a couple more people that were just as prepared on that street that night. I know that God has a bigger plan for us. It may not come when we want it to, but it will all work out, according to his timing. We just need patience.
The work is great! Hard, but great. I know I am here, to find my brothers and sisters, that are looking for the truth! This weekend we have stake conference. Which means that we are going to be having a Zone Baptism. Sister Daines and I don't exactly have anyone ready to be baptized this weekend, unless a miracle happens:) But we do have people committed to church:) It is going to be so amazing. And I have NEVER in my life been more excited to hear conference. I can hardly wait! Also we are having a mission conference this saturday. A seventy is coming to talk to us:) The whole mission will be there as well! We really are so excited for it:)
Family, I love you a lot. I am so happy for every one of you, and all that you're doing. Especially ZACK!!!! YOURE GETTING MARRIED!!!!!! wahoo!! haha I hope you know I love you all. I have already almost been out for 6 months now! Crazy....Time flies! Have a great week:)
Sister Rogers
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