Unfortunately, the beginning of this week wasn't so great! I was sick for a couple days...so I had to stay in! I have been very lucky to not have gotten sick very much on my mission! It's just so sad to be cooped up at home when you want to go out and work!
On Friday, we had Missionary Leadership Council. It was so inspiring! I love the spirit of revelation that exists when missionaries get together to set goals! Sister McMurray talked a little bit about how Heavenly Father doesn't want our missions to be easy! It made me think of D&C 121:7-8:
7 My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;
8 And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes
I am so thankful for a Heavenly Father who gives me trials so I can grow, and I am also thankful for a Savior who makes those trials bearable! I think too often we feel like opposition is punishment from God, but it's not! Quentinn L Cook said "Adversity should not be viewed as either disfavor from the Lord or a withdrawal of His blessings. Opposition in all things is part of the refiner’s fire to prepare us for an eternal celestial destiny." Each and every day we have the opportunity to rely on Christ's atonement to allow our trials to change our nature!
Saturday was our car fast day! It is such a wonderful opportunity for us to talk to everyone we see! We were walking to a park for a lesson and we saw a lady waiting for the bus. We went over to talk to her and I asked her if she had a belief in God. She told me she did, so I asked her how that has blessed her life. She said that it has helped her make a 360, that without Christ, she didn't know where she would be. I asked her if she has heard of the Book of Mormon to which she replied "yes, it's just different than what I believe." I testified to her that it is simply another testament that Jesus Christ is our savior. It doesn't replace the bible, but rather it works with it to create a fullness of Christ's teachings. Then I showed her my copy of the Book of Mormon that I have been marking the titles of Christ in. I flipped through the pages and it was very apparent that it testifies of Christ on every page! I was able to share the scripture 2 Nephi 25:26. Her heart was softened and she accepted a copy.
Yesterday, I went on exchanges with Sister Lewis! I just love that girl! She is such a loving person! We had a lesson with the Ferguson family! They have twin boys, and they are so smart! They were already halfway through the children's Book of Mormon! We taught them the Plan of Salvation and invited them to church! We also went tracting! We didn't have very much time and we still needed to pass out 3 books to reach our goal. We said a prayer that we would be able to do it... and WE DID! It was great! The Lord is always so willing to help us in our righteous pursuits! When we got back in the car my heart was touched because Sister Lewis asked if we could say a prayer of gratitude to thank Heavenly Father for helping us. She offered a very sweet and humble prayer! I think too often we overlook the Lord's hand in our lives! I would invite you all to say a few more prayers of gratitude each and everyday! Don't ask for anything. Just give thanks!
I love you all! Thanks for all the love and support! I feel your prayers bearing me up!
Love,
Sister Gish
Sister Gish with Gwen the Hedgehog
Sister Gish on exchanges with Sister Lewis
Sister Gish and Sister Lewis
Sister Gish and Sister Van Camp trying to figure out how their missions are halfway over...
Pictures from Missionary Leadership Conference
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