[36] Important Attribute, Stand Firm and I Love Being a Missionary:)

Hello Family and Friends :)

This has been a busy and crazy week, but those are the good kind:)  You can't get through them without a lot of prayer, so it always seems to bring me closer to our Savior. I know He is is constantly there, willing to help with everything.

Christ-like attribute - Faith

We had one of my favorite times again - Zone Conference.  It is always inspiring and uplifting.   It's so neat to see so many sisters and elders who are all here serving our Heavenly Father.   They have each made sacrifices so that they could share the good news of the gospel.  When you listen to the strong testimonies you can tell there is hope for our world to become a better place.  And when you hear everyone sing together it sounds like angels:)  You can't help but have your spirit lifted.

I was excited to hear about the new Christ-like attribute we will be focusing on which is Faith.  I have been focusing and reading a lot on Faith lately, so it fit perfectly.   Our President read a scripture Ether 12:18 - 'And neither at any time hath any wrought miracles until after their faith; wherefore they first believed in the Son of God.'  I also loved the Hymn that was shared "I Believe in Christ." page #134.    The words are beautiful and inspiring.   Also a poem was read "I Believe in Christ, and He Believes in Me!"

It gave me a new perspective and taught me a lot about our potential. I've been trying to do that more with the people we teach each week. I try to see them as our Heavenly Father sees them.   When I do that, it is so easy to love everyone.

One of our sweet investigator (G) is very easy to love. We were able to meet with her twice this week which was great. She is reading chapters of the Book of Mormon on her own! Always good:)  We also read chapters with her and answered her great questions. Her heart is warming to the gospel as she is applying the Book of Mormon more to herself. She has so much potential! Our next appointment is on my birthday, so she said she would have a little celebration for my companion and I.  She is so kind. 

Supportive Companion

Sister Boring has been such a support to me this transfer. My headaches seem to have been increasing and she is always there for me.  She has such a wonderful bright spirit.   You can tell she loves being a missionary and I know that others can tell too.  She does a beautiful job of fulfilling her calling by talking to everyone, learning everyone's names, and things that makes each person special.  She is a great example and I love her very much! Oh and I will add a picture of a funny button of hers.  'I'm Not Boring!'   Haha! :)

Stand Firm

For my weekly thought, I thought I would share something that my dear mom shared with me last week.  She has always really admired Abraham Lincoln so for President's Day she sent me some of his quotes.   I really liked this one; Lincoln said 'Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.'    It reminded me of what our Mission President, President Felix has been reminding us as a missionary to do "Put both feet in."   

Once we make that commitment we need to stand firm. I think that can apply to many things in our life.  That is something that I have been trying to do.  (Even though it is hard at times with my head hurting.)   I am still trying to work as much as I can with all my 'heart, might, mind, and strength'.   I love being a missionary. <3

I have run out of time.  I am going to have another blessing, so I just wanted to thank you all for keeping me in your prayers!

Love you all!

XOXO

Sister Skinner - Karatassos