 |
| My new companion Sister J |
 |
| Peace Out! |
I apologize that sometimes my weekly
letters are slacking. I should and will try to do better :)
I would like to take this email to really write a little but about the mission. As my mission is slowly coming to an end, I have started to make a list about all of the things I have learned on my mission. This list ranges from learning a second language to spiritual/religious things to things for my life and even to grilling bananas. I have really learned so much! Sometimes I worry about going home. Although missionary work is difficult, I wouldn’t change the experiences that I have had here for anything.
I came across this quote today. Neil L. Anderson said, "If you're not a full-time missionary with a missionary badge pinned on your coat, now is the time to paint one on your heart -- painted, as Paul said, `not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God.`"
I love that quote. As missionaries our purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ. We accomplish that by doing many things on the mission. We talk with people on the street about Christ, we teach of Christ, but we also have the opportunity just to serve people. We are able to walk around every day finding new ways to serve people. Sometimes that means helping a busy mom clean her kitchen so that she can take some time to take care of her kids and sometimes it means sharing the joyful message of our Savior with others.
My nametag means the world to me. It represents my purpose. It shows others whose team I play for. :) I know that in the future, I won’t be able to wear my name tag anymore but, I will always keep it as a reminder of all my experiences here and my purpose not only as a missionary, but also throughout life.
I know this email is a little cheesy. But I am really grateful for my mission and the person that I am now because of it. I love you all and will see you soon!
I would like to take this email to really write a little but about the mission. As my mission is slowly coming to an end, I have started to make a list about all of the things I have learned on my mission. This list ranges from learning a second language to spiritual/religious things to things for my life and even to grilling bananas. I have really learned so much! Sometimes I worry about going home. Although missionary work is difficult, I wouldn’t change the experiences that I have had here for anything.
I came across this quote today. Neil L. Anderson said, "If you're not a full-time missionary with a missionary badge pinned on your coat, now is the time to paint one on your heart -- painted, as Paul said, `not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God.`"
I love that quote. As missionaries our purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ. We accomplish that by doing many things on the mission. We talk with people on the street about Christ, we teach of Christ, but we also have the opportunity just to serve people. We are able to walk around every day finding new ways to serve people. Sometimes that means helping a busy mom clean her kitchen so that she can take some time to take care of her kids and sometimes it means sharing the joyful message of our Savior with others.
My nametag means the world to me. It represents my purpose. It shows others whose team I play for. :) I know that in the future, I won’t be able to wear my name tag anymore but, I will always keep it as a reminder of all my experiences here and my purpose not only as a missionary, but also throughout life.
I know this email is a little cheesy. But I am really grateful for my mission and the person that I am now because of it. I love you all and will see you soon!
Sister Reed
 |
| Hanging out at the Zoo on P-Day |
No comments:
Post a Comment