Hello! From Washington Tacoma:
The weather here is not as hot as it is in Utah. There is more rain. There is more green. But there is none of YOU!!! I love you!! :)
Serving the Lord is an amazing pursuit. No matter what we do-there is always something that we could have done better: been bolder, followed more exactly, had more charity, invited more exactly, shown more ingenuity, or prayed harder, longer, or simply more. Still!!! With all of these things lacking, the Lord still pours down his grace upon us. If we are willing to receive He will make us into tools fit for his work.
In general conference I learned a number of things. Something sticks out to me: Don't be afraid of the pathway of discipleship. It is a long road to travel but you have the assurance of hope as the Savior has provided each new step of the way and will support you as you move forward. Just keep moving forward. How long shall rolling waters remain impure? The more rapid the river the clearer the water. SO COOL!
ok. The Lord is working miracles in the Sunset ward in Tacoma. The Anthony's had a fix it man come to their house. Sister Anthony started talking to him and eventually found out about his 6yr old deaf daughter and how he was looking for a better church to take her to, he wants her to learn about God. Mike (the repair man) has known LDS members before and respects them. He and daughter came and looked at the church. They spirit of the lord directs people to find the gospel! Its amazing (p.s. I want to learn to sign now!!)
When is the last time that you studied the restoration? Do you feel grateful for Joseph Smith? If not, you might consider if you understand what his story was about, what God intended behind that prophet. It is fundamental and reinforcing in knowing the true nature of God. I testify that Heavenly Father lives. He works through His Beloved Son Jesus Christ and shows the same love compassion and mercy of old to us today. I know they have a plan for every one of the children of men. We are all here with different experiences. Not all of us have the gospel knowledge>but do not be dismayed by that! Do not ever be pacified into thinking, " Well the gospel isn't going to get to everyone in this life" or "everyone has their own choices to make" !! NO! Do not make that choice for them or try and dictate Gods will by NOT sharing what you have.
President Piersen (former WA_TAC mission president) said that if you don't have an urgent desire to share the gospel, you are not feeling the Atonement work in your life...and you should repent more. WHOA! those are strong words. Joseph Smith said that a man is truly converted to the gospel when he will not be satisfied with his own salvation but desires that of everyone else. Please pray! pray for this desire. Pray to feel the atonement working in your life. It is there for so much more than just sins. It has the capacity to carry us beyond the grave of our choices and our mortality. Christ's redeeming work is done, now ours is the task.
My love goes out to you all! Mark I especially think of you and pray that you will think about your commitment to the Savior. Please serve a mission.
I love you!
Sister Clendening
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