This week has been a week of trial and a week of
mighty miracles. I am truly grateful for the love that Heavenly Father
and Jesus Christ have not only for me but for all of the people of this
world. I have seen how much God our Heavenly Father does move in
mysterious ways to bring us to our heavenly goal and home!
I think every missionary encounters a transfer where
life is just a little bit tougher than normal. I have been struggling a
bit and my companions have truly been exactly what I need right now. In
a nutshell I have had a growing anxiety of going to Brazil, especially
after my mission president asked all visa waiters to discontinue
language study. I feel under prepared and scared of what it will be like
when I get there and I know that it will be a definite change in my
life. Don't get me wrong, I still want to go and I know that Heavenly
Father has called me here and there for specific reasons. That doesn't
mean that I haven't had to acknowledge fear of the unknown world of
Brazil.
But Christ in His infinite grace and mercy has provided companions
and other people in my life that have made my life easier. The love that
I have felt this transfer has been great and I know that Heavenly
Father knew that I would be facing this trial and provided a way for me
to face it with friends at my side. I have been taught a lot about
patience, love, and charity this transfer and I know that Heavenly
Father has a greater purpose for me learning these attributes than I can
see right now.
Missionaries are truly privy to miracles in their
lives and in the lives of others. My new and dear friend Donna was
baptized on Saturday night by her son. Entering the waters of baptism is
a beautiful and precious moment in anyone's life. I am so grateful that
Heavenly Father has put Donna in my life. I feel that she has taught me
more than I have taught her about the Gospel. Last Wednesday, we
committed her to reading the Book of Mormon in it's entirety. When we
saw her Friday night, she was 20 pages away from finishing it. She had
decided to read it all the way through from the beginning in 2 days! She
was finished with the Book of Mormon by the time she was baptized
Saturday night. She has also read the Doctrine and Covenants and the
Pearl of Great Price all the way through as well. It truly is a blessing
to have Donna in my life!
I had the opportunity to talk to Donna after Church on Sunday and
she shared a very tender moment with me. She had said that she has felt
so much love and forgiveness in joining the Church. She also said that
she really didn't like the Christmas season because of tragedies in her
life, but she was looking forward to this Christmas. Not only can the
Gospel of Jesus Christ bring healing and forgiveness, but it brings hope
and a renewal of life!
I testify that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer! He is our
Guide, our Friend, and our Brother. I know that as we turn to Him and
let the healing powers of His atonement enter into our hearts and souls,
that we can truly change and become more like Him! He brings the hope
that every human desires to have in their lives. He brings love and
kindness.
God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.
Ye fearful Saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.
His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding ev'ry hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.
Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan his works in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
And he will make it plain.
God truly does work in mysterious ways! I know that even though we go through trials and sometimes we even suffer, we are promised by Him bounteous blessings. As we enter this Christmas season let's not forget what and who it is really about! Remember the Savior in your times of trials and He will be standing right beside you!
Remember the Lord loves You and the Church is True!
Love,
Sister Nay
Well....
I will be staying here in Washington, PA for another
transfer. Sister Cohen will be here until December 27 when she goes home
and Sister Manwill and I will finish off the transfer in a duo! I am
excited to stay in this ward and learn and grow here. I know Heavenly
Father is keeping me here for a reason, and I hope that I can fulfill my
purpose!
The walk elders who just got here last transfer are being taken out
and so are the Wanysburg elders who were our DL and comp. They are
shutting down the Wanynsburg branch and they are being assmilated into
the surrounding wards. And the walk elders are going who knows where.
Elder Doyle has been called as a district leader and Elder green ( a
visa waiter) is being thrown around like the rest of us waiting on the
Lord's timetable and learning patience for our President.
Love
Sister Nay
I can't wait to talk to y'all on Christmas!!!! (around here they say y'inz, but I don't like it)
LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
The Strapazzons breed dogs on the side. These puppies are 2 weeks old!
They are so cute! They literally were the size of my hand and I have
small hands!
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