Wisdom—Written January 22, 2013

Dear Family,

         What does it mean to be wise? You guys all know me very well. You know I am a goofball that goes where the wind blows and loves to smell the roses. To be wise do you have to be serious? I have been thinking a lot about it and I am no expert but when I think of someone that has wisdom I think of someone who can "See with clarity." Someone who sees things clearly, as they are, and as they can be. They think before they act.

         When I think about those that I respect, they almost always are the people whom you would say are "wise."   President Weston is one of those men and I have learned much from his example. He is a successful man who has many talents. He has done well in the business world and is very successful. So is that what it takes to be wise? You need to be a world-renowned attorney? I read a talk from the latest Ensign that talked about the Wisdom of God and answered questions that I feel like I have been wondering about for my WHOLE mission. It said something along the lines of, "Wisdom of the world is good as long as it is ALWAYS willing to step behind the wisdom of God." Meaning... (Sister Mitchell's Interpretation) That it is good to be talented and successful. It is important to seek out an education, to learn the things of the world, to grow and improve. But that we must ALWAYS be willing to bend OUR will and OUR talents to follow God's will. He truly is wise. He sees with clarity and if we are always humble enough to bend to His will, then we will never be led astray. I know my thoughts are jumbled but this week was INCREDIBLE. I got to go to the Temple on Saturday with Sister Rupp and the Klippels. We went to see Gabriel and Melody do baptisms for the dead. Then that evening we came back to Auburn for Heather’s baptism. Her little three year old shouted out loud when we walked in the building, "MOMMY! Is this God's house?!?!?!" Heather replied, "Yes Riley, this is God's house." Then Riley said, "Where is He!?!?! Is He home?" It was so sweet to start the baptism off in that way. She had lots of family and friends come to support and her husband came as well. Things have been so busy for us and in all that is expected of me, I only hope that I can utilize the talents that He has given me to bring about success among these people while ALWAYS allowing His wisdom to lead me and guide me. I love you all! Sorry for all the random thoughts. Remember how I used to email on Tuesdays and would need to get going because I had an appointment? Welp... that’s happened again! The work must go on! I love you all!

Love,

Sister Mitchell