Other than my birthday... its been quite the week. We have struggled this week, not teaching much and it's been a trial of faith, but mostly hope. In Bella Vista I felt that "missionary joy" that the scriptures always talk about.. because we had a lot of moments where we taught people and watched them recognize the spirit and the truth. But here so far we haven't experienced that yet and I feel like we aren't accomplishing anything.
So to overcome this lack of hope I was reading this week about gratitude.. and a quote said one of the greatest sins of these days is ingratitude. And it struck me that to overcome this sin I can be more grateful. The article said that "you cant be bitter, resentful, or mean spirited when you are grateful"... so I've been making an effort this week to be more grateful, in my thoughts and prayers. I also prayed one morning before studying that I could read something that would help in my situation right now. And in true to the faith under the adversity section it says "our success and happiness now and in the eternities depend largely on our responses to the difficulties of life."
It's been super cold this week. We have this little heater that we plug in.. and its brutal when we have to be in another room in the house that doesn't have the heater on and the door shut. I'm going to have to start wearing leggings over my tights haha.
We had a branch talent show, and since I can't sing or dance.. I cooked banana bread to bring. But I did do a talent too....I did the cup thing while Hna Howe sang the cup song from pitch perfect. (she sings really well). We have decided in order to keep our minds from wandering we will memorize the articles of faith in Spanish while walking in the street.. and we`re already up to #9. Im also memorizing The Testimony of the Living Christ.
Sounds like you guys had a great fathers day! I was thinking of dad yesterday while in church. Glad you enjoyed your steaks.. I miss your food so much!
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