How are you? I haven't had the chance to watch General Conference yet... We're watching it this upcoming weekend though. They film it a week after in so that there is Thai translation!!
Also this is a short email of what's going on in Chiang Mai because our p-day is being post-poned till Wednesday since we have an English camp today!
Goodness there is soooooooooo much to do in so little time! I can't believe it's already April! Time sure does fly! Well anyways I just wanted to share with you some of my scripture study in Helaman 5. This chapter literally is amazing! I'm going to try and break down the verses I like and what I got out from it (may be a lot...sorry about that!).
In verse 8, it reads:
8 And now my sons, behold I have somewhat more to desire of you, which desire is, that ye may not do these things that ye may boast, but that ye may do these things to lay up for yourselves aatreasure in heaven, yea, which is eternal, and which fadeth not away; yea, that ye may have that bprecious gift of eternal life, which we have reason to suppose hath been given to our fathers.
What I liked about this is that the work that we do here on our missions isn't for our own glory, but for Heavenly Father's glory. It's because of the Holy Ghost that helped us bring our investigators to the water of baptism. What I also liked about it is that missionaries are number-oriented. We feel that if we don't have as high of numbers as the rest of the missionaries in our district, then we're not successful. However, really we are all working towards the same goal and reward. So why not work together?
I also wanted to mention that the district is struggling to find unity. I've been trying to find scriptures about unity, but what else is there that I can do to help bring unity to the district. I'm making more of an effort to talk to the other sisters, but I'm not too positive what I can really do to help the elders. They're really struggling. All I really know how to do is provide scriptures. Any ideas?
26 And it came to pass that Nephi and Lehi did stand forth and began to speak unto them, saying: aFear not, for behold, it is God that has shown unto you this marvelous thing, in the which is shown unto you that ye cannot lay your hands on us to slay us.
I liked this verse too, because we have no reason to fear when God is on our side. If we just simply obey Him, He'll deliver us from whatever situation we're in. Good always triumphs evil.
30 And it came to pass when they heard this avoice, and beheld that it was not a voice of thunder, neither was it a voice of a great tumultuous noise, but behold, it was a bstill voice of perfect mildness, as if it had been a whisper, and it did pierce even to the very soul—
I really liked this verse too, because of how the Holy Ghost communicates to us is through a small whisper and pierces our soul. We need to help our investigators to feel the same way!
These are my favorite verses....
40 And it came to pass that the Lamanites said unto him: aWhatshall we do, that this cloud of darkness may be removed from overshadowing us?
41 And Aminadab said unto them: You must arepent, and cry unto the voice, even until ye shall have bfaith in Christ, who was taught unto you by Alma, and cAmulek, and Zeezrom; and when ye shall do this, the cloud of darkness shall be removed from overshadowing you.
So my question to all is, what's keeping you in the dark? What sins, doubts, mistakes, etc. is keeping you in the dark? If we repent and pray with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength, and pray till we even have faith in Christ, our burdens in our lives are made light and we're able to see again!
It goes on...
44 And aNephi and bLehi were in the midst of them; yea, they were encircled about; yea, they were as if in the midst of a flaming fire, yet it did harm them not, neither did it take hold upon the walls of the prison; and they were filled with that cjoy which is unspeakable and full of glory.
45 And behold, the aHoly Spirit of God did come down from heaven, and did enter into their hearts, and they were filled as if with fire, and they could bspeak forth marvelous words.
46 And it came to pass that there came a voice unto them, yea, a pleasant voice, as if it were a whisper, saying:
47 aPeace, peace be unto you, because of your faith in my Well Beloved, who was from the foundation of the world.
I love this so much, because once we repent and have faith in Christ we'll have such great joy and peace within our lives! We no longer have to continue stumbling in the dark!
I also wanted to share that I feel like I'm beginning to see somewhat of my purpose here in Chiang Mai. I may not be the best Thai-speaking missionary, but I know that we need to love everyone like Christ did.
Sorry about the long email! There's just too many good scriptures!
Thanks for all that you do!
Sincerely, Sister Woodbury
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