All is well

Why should I mourn or think my lot is hard? 'Tis not so; all is right. Why should I think to earn a great reward if I now shun the fight?

 

Fresh courage take! I know that our God will never us forsake.

 

And soon I'll have this tale to tell. All is well! All is well.

 

(see words to Hymn #30 of the LDS hymnbook)

 

All really is well. Why should I complain? I have been given so much. This sacrifice of a year and a half is a drop, compared to the ocean of what God has given me. And I know that He's going to bless me for doing it, and I'll be in even deeper debt to Him.  But how could I live if I wasn't even trying to pay back and thank Him for what He's given me? I really will be able to bless the lives of many people, and I can't wait to meet them. This doubt is part of my trial to prove my faith. If I just hold on to the things I know are true, I'll be okay. All will be well. =) As President Hinckley always said, "Things are going to work out."  Don't let go, and you're going to be just fine.

 

The pioneers left their families with nothing, because they were asked by a prophet of God to go spread the gospel.  Why should I hesitate? My life is in order, I'm in good health, and even my scholarships will wait for me! I can do this. With God's help I can do anything.

Ready or not...

I worry that I'm not preparing enough...and I don't know what things are the most important to prepare. Most of what I'm doing is reading. Miracle of Forgiveness, The Holy Temple, the scriptures (especially the Book of Mormon), and other such books. I've done a little bit of shopping, a lot of praying, and no exercising. =( I've done a lot of blogging...hmm. I equate it to writing in a journal, which is something we are all supposed to do...but even good things taken to excess, or done at the expense of better things, shouldn't be done. Or should be decreased. I dunno. Or I could just raise the quality of my posts... =) I'll try!

Anyway, I am excited about the things I am learning in the scriptures. I read in Hebrews today about faith, and not casting away my confidence. So I'm going to be confident that the Lord will help me do His work, and that He'll help me be happy throughout as I do my best to serve Him and those around me. I think I'm pretty safe in trusting that He will, if I do my part and hold out faithful. =)

Shopping!

Went to the Sister Missionary Mall the other day, and I've decided I need to try the thrift stores first. Even though all the stuff there is really cute and really convenient...it's kinda pricy. We'll see...

I bought new scriptures! I got a Bible and a combined Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. One of the Payson sister missionaries suggested having them separate because it's a better visual for investigators. The stick of Judah and the stick of Joseph. And to show we really do believe in the Bible. It's weird having new scriptures; I've had the same set since I was baptized at age 8. Anyway, I also got a new scripture bag...yay!

So maybe this really isn't the most interesting post...but it's mission-related and I hadn't written in a while. Perhaps next time I'll talk more about the things I am learning in my scripture study and mission prep classes and other books I'm reading, as well as the advice I've been receiving from returned missionaries and especially the female ones. Hope the next post is soon!

Oh, and by the way, my wisdom teeth extraction went really well, and I think I'm basically healed. =D "My Shepherd will supply my need."

It came!

Hey! I got my mission call! It came during my surgery.

Well, I'm sure you'd like to know where. So I'll tell you.

I'm going to the Florida Orlando mission!! English speaking. I go to the MTC in the middle of May! I'm pretty pumped. And I'm so excited to see palm trees again...

Anyway, if you know me personally, which you probably do, give me a call and congratulate me, I'd love to hear from you. =)

Just waiting...

It still hasn't come yet! Every day my hopes are raised, and then dashed. =) Hopefully it comes today.

I get my widsom teeth out today. I feel like it's going to go okay, but any prayers for me would be much appreciated! Prayer is such a powerful thing. =)

The Prophet

I just watched the announcement about President Monson becoming our new President of the church, and Prophet. I have already felt a witness from God that Thomas S. Monson is truly the prophet today, the prophet of the whole world. This is who God has put in this position, to lead us and guide us and warn us in these days. When President Monson speaks to us as a church, its the same as coming straight from God. The Lord has said "Whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same." I know that President Thomas S. Monson is God's prophet to the world today. He is God's mouthpiece. I know he will do all that God would have him do. And I'm excited to see it happen. =)

In the mail...

Wow. I found out tonight that my call has been put in the mail already and is on its way. My dad figures it'll be here around Tuesday. It's just barely starting to hit me. I don't know if I'm ready!!

Gotta calm down. I need to remember that it was God who issued the call (through His servants) and that He'll protect me every step of the way if I do what I'm supposed to. He wouldn't send me on a mission and then abandon me. Or send me to the wrong spot. This will be the absolute best place for me... I've gotta remember that. =) Things are going to work out. They're going to be amazing, actually, if I have faith that they will and do my best to make sure it happens.