Hello all!! July 22, 2013
There have
been some pretty interesting things that happened this week, but I just
hope I'll have enough time to tell you about them. I am writing this at
a small library where there are only two computers, and we can only use
them for 30 min. increments. It is pretty hard writing because there
are so many people who come in to use the computers, so we have to get
off and wait until they are free again. It is definitely a test of
patience! There is an extra long line in back of me today, so hopefully
this will at least be coherent.
This week I have been studying about faith. I love my
personal study time, and I learn so much when I prayerfully go to the
scriptures with questions. I am so grateful that part of my day can be
dedicated to learning more so I can teach more effectively. Throughout
the week, the concept of having faith and not fear was pretty consistent
in my studies and also when we taught. Missions are overwhelming and
challenging emotionally, physically, and spiritually, but I know in whom
I have put my trust, and I know that He can help me. One day when we
got out of a teaching appointment I felt really discouraged because I
felt afraid to add to what my amazing companion was teaching so
wonderfully, so I stayed quite for the majority of the lesson. I was
afraid that I would say something that didn't relate, or would take away
from the spirit. It was hard especially because I had been studying
about having faith and I didn't act on my knowledge. But it just
reminded me of how imperfect I am and always will be. That is why I
need to constantly be relying on the Lord. Because it is through Him
that I can feel the promptings of the spirit and teach. It was very
humbling. But a good growing experience that I learned from with the
next lesson that we had with Kaila. I just love her so much! I can see
the change in her face and attitude, and the way she talks about the
gospel can instantly make my day. We were teaching about the plan of
salvation and talking about our life here on earth when the scripture in
Ether 12:27 came to mind, so I just decided to go with it. It was
amazing to see that that was the exact scripture she needed to
strengthen her faith in that moment. I felt so happy I was able to help
her with something that she had been struggling with. It was such a
small thing, but what a great testimony builder for my faith. The
prompting came in a quick thought that I didn't really think too much
about, but just acted on, and when I did it, I saw how much it helped. I
am so grateful that I was able to have that experience! The gospel is
so real, and I have faith that the Lord knows me perfectly and
personally and that while I may not get those promptings in every lesson
or everyday, the more I act on my faith, the more they will come.
So, I have a quest for you, family! I would love to hear
some of your favorite scriptures and quotes about faith, and
experiences when you have been blessed by acting in faith. It would be
really helpful for me to see more perspectives :)
Alright, well anyways, I have some good news! Kaila's
baptismal date has been moved up to the 17th because the branch is
having a temple trip on the 24th! She has chosen to try to get the
lessons in a shorter amount of time so she can receive the gift of the
Holy Ghost sooner. We are going to try to go over to her house more
often so we can do that, and we are hoping it will work out alright. If
not we can do it a couple weeks later which is fine, but it is just
amazing to see how much she wants to be baptized! I am just so grateful
for her and her growing faith.
Now as for the weather you were talking about mom, it is
pretty insane! It has got really, really hot and humid this week, and
we don't have air conditioning. We utilize our two fans as best we can,
and we've been decently comfortable. The past couple days, however
have been more overcast, and on Saturday we came home to quite the
interesting sight. The tree next door decided he wanted to fall right
on our apartment. There was a huge windstorm, and it was just his time
to go I guess. There are some cracks in our wall but nothing big, just
some damage to the roof. I wish I could send you pictures with this
email, but I'll print them out and send them to you soon! They removed
it that night and there is hardly any trace that it fell now, so
everything worked out.
Well, I've got to go, but keep looking for opportunities
to share the gospel because they are all around you. There are people
searching for it, and it will bless their lives so much and yours in the
process!
Have faith and keep on keeping on!
With lots of love,
Sister Bergeson
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