My beloved friends and family
This week was one of the toughest and most fulfilling. Literally every appointment we had was canceled, so we just showed up at people's houses all week. Missionaries aren't exactly polite, but we are persistent. It turned out surprisingly well. What was best is the fact that I've worked harder this week than I ever had before. Even though our numbers were't as great as they usually are, Sister Loder and I both slept well knowing that we exhausted every amount of energy and tenacity that we had.
I think the satisfaction and peace I felt from this week's work apply to life in general as well. When we think about it, we shouldn't be discouraged by the fact that we fall short. We know we aren't perfect, Heavenly Father knows we aren't perfect. There was a reason that an Atonement was needed, because no matter how hard we try we will never be perfect. It is only through the grace and mercy of our Savior, and our Heavenly Father, that we can receive Eternal Life. When we've done all we can, and we still don't measure up, we can find contentment as we lay our success and sorrow at the Savior's feet, and give it all to him. All the glory, shame, heartache, joy and everything in between. He suffers and rejoices with us. He comforts us and bears us up when we are striving to do what he's asked. Russell M Ballard teaches, "It is impossible for us to fail when we do our best and when we are on the Lord's errand.
This is where we see that any failure and the feelings of sorrow, discouragement or worry come from either NOT giving it are all or NOT being on the Lord's errand.
This life is tough. We are all laboring for our own Salvation, as well as our loved one's. Please don't do it alone. Give all that you have, and let the Lord do the rest.
The Lord lives, and loves us. This is my testimony.
Have a fantastic week!!!!
Sister Mitchell
Adventuring in Gahanna!
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