So I cannot really describe how missionary life is different from the life before. But it is. OH! A good way to put it: Everything I do is for the Lord and His glory. I KEEP finding ways in life and in the gospel that Heavenly Father gives us opportunitites to reach beyond ourselves for something better. He teaches us by showing us greater things. We are so flawed and imperfect yet are given great responsibilities to encourage us to reach our 'salty' potential. (Remember "ye are the salt of the earth" in Matt 5:13 ...and consider how salt -NaCl- can't really stop being salty...even if it wants to...you can't change the fact that NaCl tasts like salt and that's the same with us. WE are children of God and have divinity within. )
Anyway. He encourages us to reach that divine potential through prayer, communication with God, making covenants with God, promises He knows we can't keep perfectly yet, calls us to serve and help his other children even though we don't do it as well as He can. Each of these [and many more] are ways that the Lord helps us look upward and improve ourselves. :) I have found much joy in realizing the way the Lord teaches us. He has such faith in us and loves us unconditionally. I know He loves you and as you work to "keep His love in your mind" as you mentioned- I know you will grow and help others!!
Wow, some what scattered thoughts there but I hope you get it. If not....plug into the BW! shehehehehe
I love Sister Gandolf. We get along great and she wants to be just as obedient as I do. We are accomplishing good things because we are unified. The principal of unity is eternal!
I am so envigorated by good gospel discussions. It is something that is...almost a natural high! And of course that comes because of the spirit. wow! Love the gospel!
So I asked 4 people to be baptized and they all said no. In the same day! Thankfully nothing was awkward for me afterwards because I know that I am doing the Lord's work. I am on His errand (with His spirit and His glory in mind) I won't stray far from the path He wants His work on. That is comforting, so remember: Plant your seeds! Share your light!
Love Sister Clendening
-letter to Marianne
A note to all: Sister Clendening mentioned that she now has an hour to write her emails! Which means that she can write more to us, but still remember that if we send her things during the week by snail mail, it still gives her more time to write us on Mondays! Remember to keep her in your prayers!
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