This week I got thrown into the STL fire! We had MLC (Mission leadership council) at the mission home on Wednesday. That was the first time I have been back there since I arrived in the mission field. It brought back weird memories! It was a great meeting though. I love learning from President and Sister Tateoka!
I also got to go on exchanges with the Vernonia Sisters! It was such a great experience! I absolutely loved revisiting old friends and getting to know Sister Bonzo, the sister who took my place.
On Sunday morning before church we had a lesson with a less-active, part member family. We are teaching his 13 year old daughter Christina and she is now on date to be baptized on December 15th. We brought an older single woman from the ward. Going into the lesson she asked us, why would you pick me? There are plenty of other people who would match better with her, young women, young women leaders, so forth..
But as the lesson went on it was evident that she needed to be there. She was able to really connect with Christina and be bold with her father. Her father wasn't able to go to church this week but this member offered to pick Christina up and she had a great experience.
God knows best, and as we try our best to listen to and follow him, he will cause miracles to happen!
A phrase that really stood out to me at conference was "See his Influence, Hear his Voice." Looking back at the talk now this phrase wasn't said exactly like this but by the spirit it has stuck with me. https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2018/10/gather-together-in-one-all-things-in-christ?lang=eng
This phrase reminds me that I need to be grateful because God's hand truly is in the details of my life, and I need to acknowledge him. It also helps me remember that as I do I will be more receptive to his guidance when it comes.
I am so grateful for the course my life is on. I am grateful to have a knowledge of this restored gosepl and for the opportunity to share it with others. I know I am being set up for success, because God does nothing save it be for the benefit of His children.
Mosiah 2:41 reminds us of our responsibility in receiving the help that God so desperately wants to give us.
"And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it."
I hope you all have a wonderful week, and never forget that you are a precious son or daughter of God❤️
Love,
Sister Peterson :)
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