Hello!
How was Reading the Book of Mormon this week? I know that if you did read it, and you reflect back in this past week- you will notice some blessings that came because of it.
Being a servant of the Lord is the best way to spend one's time. You don't even need to wear a name tag to serve others and uplift those who are put in your path.
It does not take much to bring Christ into a conversation. Even if you do not mention anything church related, if you are talking about uplifting things and would feel comfortable if He was there- then you are fulfilling your baptismal covenant to 'always remember Him' and to 'stand as a witness of Him'.
I know that being a missionary could be difficult at times. Trying to talk to the person who is scanning your groceries is sometimes not very easy when they are upset. But I know that every effort we put out to do what Christ would do, we are blessed.
There comes a time in every person's day when we have to choose to Follow the Savior or bring ourselves 'pleasure'. I know that when we choose the harder right and give up something that we love, we will be blessed with an increase of charity for our fellow men. It is not easy loving everyone. But it is the greatest commandment, and everything else we are asked to do follows underneath it.
Charity never fails, but we do if we don't have it! I know that if each of us prays to have an increase of patience, love, and a desire to serve the Lord- we will be tested, then blessed beyond our understanding. I know from experience that when you pray for patience and love, the day is full of challenging people who slam the door, and problems that seem to come out of no where. But When I do pray for Charity and Patience- I seem to notice my weaknesses and am able to plea for the Lord's help, and everything Always works out. Both times this week that those things happened, we found new investigators! So miracles do happen!
I know that we are all part of the Lord's army. We are fighting an increasing battle! Satan is strengthening his forces, so we must continue to strengthen ourselves as well. We already know who is going to win- so it is our job to Turn to our Commander and ask, 'What lack I yet?'
I know that as we work on becoming more like our big Brother, Commander, and Redeemer, we will have the strength to withstand all of Satan's darts of despair. Pray and ask for directions- If you listen, you will receive an answer!
Have a week full of service, laughter, and charity!
Love, Sister Elgaaen
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