Hey
fam!!
Sorry,
I don't have too much time to write this week!!! We are going on a paseo
to this really cool rock formation thing on the beach. Anyway, this week
was good. We had Zone conference, almost got attacked by German shepherds
twice (the closest calls I've ever had on my mission), we were able to put 4
more people with a baptismal date (now we just have to help them come to church
hahah), and we laughed a lot. It has been soooo cold and humid, but we
still enjoy every day.
Because
I don't have too much time to write I just wanted to share a spiritual
thought...Something I learned this week and personal study that I loved was
this...
"Holiness
is a gift of the Spirit. We accept this gift when we choose to do those things
that will increase the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost in our lives. When Martha received Jesus Christ into her
home, she felt a tremendous desire to serve the Lord to the best of her
ability. Her sister, Mary, chose to sit “at Jesus’ feet” and to hear His word.
When Martha felt burdened about serving without any help, she complained,
“Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone?
I love the words of the
most gentle rebuke that I can imagine. With perfect love and infinite
compassion, the Savior admonished: ‘Martha, Martha, thou art careful and
troubled about many things. But one
thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken
away from her.’ Sisters, if we would be holy, we must learn to sit at the feet
of the Holy One of Israel and give time
to holiness. Do we set aside the phone, the never-ending to-do list, and the
cares of worldliness? Prayer, study, and heeding the word of God invite His
cleansing and healing love into our souls.
Let us take time to be holy, that we may be filled with His sacred and
sanctifying Spirit. With the Holy Ghost as our guide, we will be prepared
to receive the Savior in the beauty of
holiness."
--Carol F. McConkie, April 2017
General Conference--
I know the savior lives
and that He loves us. He wants to spend time with us! Are we taking
time to spend time with Him and let Him change us? I love you
all!!! Have a great week and take time to be Holy!!
---Hermana West
