So guess what?? It is the last week of this transerfer, and I have soooo many wonderful weeks to be grateful for during the last 3 transfers with Hna Higley. I doubt we'll be together for another one, but we'll see this friday night.
Ah Thanksgiving is almost here! It's crazy to think about not really having one. Many latinos....don't celebrate it. You know even though we probably we eat, it's okay :-) BECAUSE we'll make the most of it. I was thinking about how when praying and giving thanks....how long my prayers actually are. Seriously, think about it. You start giving thanks...and then you just always find more things to be thankful for. I mean the things we usually don't thank Him for like thumbs! LETTERS! Elbows! Shampoo! Pillows! The Sun! Email! Laughter! Anyway, I'm thankful for so many things. I realize that God has given us everything, from our trails, to something that makes us smile. I know that the more thankful we are for things the more he gives us...whether is be temperal or spiritual. Right now, there are MANY things I am grateful for, but being on my mission and having my testimony develop so much is what I am most thankful for.
I am SO grateful for my family, friends, and the support I have be giving. For all the prayers on my behalf. The experiences I am allowed to go through have changed my life forever and I pray to never forget what I've learned here.
So Alex got confirmed on Sunday and he even wore a tie! We took a picture! It was a neat experience because I don't think I've ever felt the Spirit so strong during a confirmation in the church. We asked him to write down his feelings about his baptism, and he did...but then he wrote it into a rap, and it's actually really good! I'mma ask him for the lyrics. We were so impressed with him. Now we just need help from the ward to take him under their wing.
These scriptures impacted me this week for many reasons.
3Ne 6
14 And thus there became a great inequality in all the land, insomuch that the church began to be broken up; yea, insomuch that in the thirtieth year the church was broken up in all the land save it were among a few of the Lamanites who were converted unto the true faith; and athey would not depart from it, for they were firm, and steadfast, and immovable, willing with all bdiligence to keep the commandments of the Lord.
So we will get hit by trials and depending on how strong our testimonies are, we turn away from God, or we are firm and KNOW that there is no way we could turn away from God. I thought about this verse for many mintues as I read it because I've been it all around me. I want to be steadfast and immovable, that way, I can help others along the way.
3Ne 9
14 Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will acome unto me ye shall have beternal life. Behold, mine carm of mercy is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are those who come unto me.
Come to Christ = Have eternal life. Wow, it's that simple? Well YES. The gospel is not complicated, it's not complex. It is simple and plain so even a child can understand. We make things difficult. Life can be hard, but we can still find some happiness if we know to where that sounrce of tru happiness come from. He receives EVERYONE. That's merciful in itself. My point is, as we follow Christ, Life seems much easier.
I love being here in CA and experiencing so many things I would not get anywhere else! I can't believe I'm on my mission!! I'm only 10 months in and I still can't believe it!
I love you all and I wish you a happy thanksgiving! Eat some pie for me!
With all my love and appreciation,
Hna Argüello......your favorite sister missionary.
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