So, this week was AMAZING! And full
of miracles. My companion has been a little sick, so we had to stay in a bit
this week, but God provides miracles for us when we go out and work! We had the
amazing opportunity of finding FOUR new investigators this week! AND three of
them are praying about being baptized in March! How cool is that? Unfortunately
we haven't been able to meet with Amethyst, one of our investigators, this
week, but hopefully next week. We're praying for her and we know she's ready to
change and be baptized, but it might take some time.
Sister Larsen and I have basically
planned our future together as best friends. She's still trying to convince me
go to school at BYUI. Still not sure if that would ever happen, but she is
hoping!
Oh, and we got to go to the Temple
this week! That has been the HIGHLIGHT of my entire week. There's so much to
learn there and I just want to learn it all! But there's also so much peace.
And I love to see the temple. I'm grateful for the opportunity I have to go. There
is strength and there is power within those walls. I encourage you all to go
soon, even if you just sit on the temple grounds. There is peace.
We also have so many less-active who
are progressing in the Gospel! They're starting to come back to church and we
get to see their lives change! It's the best. Sister Larsen and I have been
talking a lot about positive thinking, and about believing in God and we've had
such enlightening conversations about it. Positive thinking can bring (some)
people out of depression. I've seen it in my own life as well as the lives of
others (no that does not mean all people should just talk positively. Some help
may be necessary). But by changing our mindset, we can change our lives. It all
starts with our thoughts. That's why living the Law of Chastity is about so
much more than just staying physically clean. It's about thinking positively
and keeping virtuous thoughts in your mind. And there are SO many blessings
that come from that! As we've been talking about believing in God, we've
discussed many atheist views that we've seen in our own lives and in the
scriptures. I don't want to speak too much about this, but as we've studied the
scriptures, every single person who tried to persuade others that there was no
Christ or God has always admitted that they "always knew there was a
God" (take Alma 30:30-52 for example). People get hurt. Life is hard. But
there is SO MUCH EVIDENCE of there being a God. Why else would we be on this
Earth? His plan is so perfect. And we can see Him everywhere. Unfortunately,
some people are hurt so much that it can be hard to see clearly. Many tell me I
follow a blind belief, but I know that I see more because I know there is a
God; and I know there is a Savior. And that's where true happiness is
found.
If you haven't yet read
"Believing Christ" I would encourage you to do so now. Gaining a
testimony and letting wounds heal all starts with prayer. Try it out. There's
no harm in asking, and I can promise you you'll get an answer. God is just waiting
to let you know that He is there. It's no surprise that "ask and ye shall
receive, knock and it shall be opened unto you" is repeated in the
scriptures so many times. It's an invitation to act. And as we act on that
invitation, we receive way more than we could ever ask for.
There is hope. There is light. There
is life. And it's all possible through our Heavenly Father's perfect plan and
our Savior's great Atoning sacrifice. This life is amazing, and I hope each and
every one of you can feel that love and enjoy those blessings our Father wants
to give you.
I love you all and I pray for you
often. I know the greatest happiness can only be found in this Gospel. And I
hope you all find that more and more each day.
Quote of the Week: "Have the
courage to be a light for others to follow." -President Monson
Scripture of the Week: Matthew 5:16
Stay strong. God is with you.
Love,
Sister Humphrey
Oh, and the last two pictures:
sister Larsen and I have been obsessed with funny birthday cards. This one was
one of our favorites...