This week has been wonderful as I have reflected on past experiences in my mission and recognized how I now have changed and respond differently to similar circumstances.
At the beginning of my mission my trust was in myself. I had to go and find the people that the Lord had prepared. I had to be worthy of the spirit so when I taught people would feel the spirit. If we didn't meet a goal even if we had skipped both our lunch and dinner break it was because of my unrighteousness. In short I really didn't have much faith. Faith is to hope for something that is not seen but is true. I couldn't always see what the Lord was doing for us, so I just thought it was up to me... that was such an earthly perspective. If I was able to go back to the start of my mission with the knowledge that I have now I would remember this scripture "Wherefore, whithersoever they shall send you go ye, and I will be with you: and in whatsoever place ye shall proclaim my name an effectual door shall be opened unto you, that they may receive my word." I would remember that this is HIS work, so I need not get discouraged but only believe. Press forward with a perfect brightness of hope and a LOVE of ALL men. It seems like such a simple lesson but it was quite an expensive lesson to learn, it took me nearly 18 months to figure it out.
This week was great all though we did have a few scares when we were going over the baptismal interview questions with Jacky. He had a concern that we weren't aware of for every one of the commandments that we had just taught him that week. My heart sank as time went on in the lesson. Had I been just teaching lessons and not jacky for the past 8 weeks?!? We were able to help him feel the spirit and recognize that he has recieved answers to his prayers.I was so nervous for his interview the next day, but it went wonderfully and as usual I've been taught that this is the Lord's work and his hand is in all things. Jacky faithfully will be getting baptized this Saturday at 6 pm! WOO!!!! YAY effectual doors being opened :) :) :)
I've also come to learn something this week that I hope will become second nature to me as I continue to repent. There were moments where Sister Vinck was just driving me crazy (sorry sister vinck if you ever read this... promise I love you with all my heart) and I just wanted to snap and tell her all the things that she was doing that was "wrong". I was "constrained" by the spirit and taught I think one of the most important lessons I have learned. Nothing good comes from criticism, especially when you are criticizing weaknesses that they are probably all ready aware of and striving to change. Charity never faileth, making someone feel good about themselves will do more for a person than 10 things that in your opinion they need to fix. That being said there is a time and a place for correction, but it's far better to lead by example than to cut down with sharp words. That's right people miss sassy pants here has learned... errr is learning... TO KEEP HER MOUTH SHUT!( cue the angelic choirs!) I know we all thought this would never happen and we aren't sure how long it will last but the saying is true the word of god is sharper than a two edged sword. The power that comes from Jesus Christ's example will change even the most entrenched of our poor habits.
I love each of you so much. Thank you for the constant and continued support. Let's continue to endure <3
xoxo
Sister Wyatt
ps we helped 2 people move house this week... there is always a reason for trials I now understand that mine were to teach me the proper way to effectively load a trailer and lift boxes....
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