I am leaving
this town that I love so much, but the good news is.. I'm being transferred to
San Luis Obispo!! I haven't been up north, so I'm really excited :) I've also
been called to serve as a sister training leader! I'm grateful for the
opportunity I will have to learn from and work with more of the sisters. Every day
of my mission gets better and better, so I know it will be wonderful.
I'm so
grateful that the Lord gave me the opportunity to serve here in Ojai.. I
learned SO much about myself and about understanding others through the
atonement. And I'm so grateful for sweet Sister Scoresby.. she is the most
compassionate, caring person I know and will do great leading out this area
with TWO companions (They're going to have a trio here). I love the people here
so much, but look forward to those I will meet in SLO!
We had such
a busy week... so many good things happening! A lot of service and appointments. Our area
has grown immensely and the enthusiasm the ward has for missionary work has
grown so much from when we first arrived. The lord is working in this area and
the spirit has led us completely.. it's all Him! Lisa blows my mind... we joke
that she is a member in disguise. She is facing so much opposition with her
family and friends as she is making this decision to join the church.. the
adversary is working on her, yet she is so strong. She knows it is true and
will not deny it, despite all that she is going through. We've met with her
every day this week and she has been reading the Book of Mormon and praying
fervently. She's marking her scriptures and sharing her favorite verses with
us. She says that the feeling of the spirit is so worth the sacrifices she is
making. She's inspired me that the gospel should be our first priority.. always
and that if we want to receive truth and strength to withstand, we must diligently
read and pray. We had a lesson with Janice and Lisa was eager to come! She's
not even a member yet and she bore powerful testimony of the Book of Mormon and
the change that it's brought to her life. I know the adversary is working on
her because she will do so much good and help build his kingdom in so many
ways.. she is so special to me! She will be baptized in two weeks and really
would like me to be there, but SLO is pretty far up north from here, so we will
see! I'm just grateful that I had the opportunity to be a part of her process
in receiving the gospel and learn from her example.
There is
nothing better than seeing others come unto Christ and seeing them find the
peace that they are seeking. There is so much to love and we can't afford not
to have the spirit.. I'm learning so many things every day and also having a
blast while serving! :)
Our Savior
Lives. He loves us.
Love you
all!
Sister James
6-1-15
 |
| Sister Training Leaders |
No comments:
Post a Comment