A Culture of
Righteousness
Dear Family,
This
week was incredible! I know without a doubt in my mind that the Lord knows what
He is talking about when it comes to transfers. I'm not sure what it is, but
with every new companion, it takes very little time to figure out the reason
why we are together. It makes me think about the “why” of the gospel. It is so important to remember that for
everything in the gospel. Why do we do the things we do. It all comes down to
the Lord. It is for Him. It is so we can feel closer to Him and eventually be
able to return to live in His presence.
There are several of our investigators that are just not progressing.
And after a lot of prayerful thought I have come to the conclusion that it’s
because they do not have a deep understanding of the "why" of the
gospel. This
past week we had a lesson with one of our investigators. She is doing really
well but still has some doubts. She feels the spirit when we are there and
wants to feel it more but there is something holding her back. A few weeks back
she came to a church activity with us and it was hot outside. I was enrolled in
the watermelon-eating contest and one of the ward members suggested I put my
hair up. I quickly refused; stating that I didn't like putting my hair up
because then people would see my neck. (One of those silly insecurities that
everyone has right?) Well, that was the last time I made mention of it and then
we went about our day. Anyways... in our lesson this past week, this
investigator told me that she had a "bone to pick" with me. I was a
little shocked but as she began to "pick" she said that she had been
praying a lot about me. With tears in her eyes she said, "If God made man
in His own image. Then He loves you just the way you are." She went on to
say that it had been bothering her for days. I feel so much love from her. It’s
incredible to me that as I get down on my knees each night to pray for her, she
is doing the same for me. I have learned so much from her and her desire to be
constantly close to the Spirit. . I know that she will get her answer; I know
that it will come. As we love these people and desire their success.... the Spirit
truly does work on them. I love this work and am so happy to be serving!
To
answer some of your questions... I am still the exchange Sister. Adamson is
still here and guess what!?!?! Her new companion is Sister Garfield! Haha. So I
will be exchanging with the both of them. We had a training last week in which
President Weston asked me to speak on, "How a leader can create a culture
of righteousness." It’s funny He asked me to speak on that because if I
had to pick 9 words to describe my mission experience... that would be it. A
culture is something we eat, breathe, feel, live. It is a part of everything
that we are. No selfish portion is left out. It is apart of who we are. I am so
thankful to serve a mission to be able to begin the process of "becoming
righteous." It is a lifelong process that never ends. If we can make it
our culture to be righteous and to improve, we will reach that day and feel confident
the Lord will say, "Well done thou good and faithful servant." I love
you all and hope you have a fabulous week!
Love,
Sister
Mitchell
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