Yesterday, there was a woman who was too sick to give her talk, but had written it. I got it right before the opening prayer to sacrament. They announced they heard I do good accents. It was humorous, because I was able to read in a southern accent a poem about Jake the Rancher--it's probably on the internet. I learned how to follow the spirit, and how wonderful it is to be able to rely on the Lord when we are trying our best.
Wow, so many good things.
Remember the incredible Elder with muscular dystrophy Sister Sallstrom & I got to teach the Plan of Salvation with? Saturday, Sister Sallstrom & I had the honor of singing (with divine help) at his life
celebration, "Each Life that Touches Ours for Good." (because we sang If You Could Hie to Kolob during the lesson, and the spirit was very strong). We have an angel watching us from up above, so y'all don't need to worry about us :)
Our mission president, President Jenkins sent this to our mission, and I thought it was too good not to share: "I love what Elder Orson F. Whitney once said: 'The spirit of the gospel is optimistic; it trusts in God and looks on the bright side of things. The opposite or pessimistic spirit drags men down and away from God, looks on the dark side, murmurs, complains, and is slow to yield obedience.' We should honor the Savior's declaration to 'be of good cheer'. Indeed, it seems to me we may be more guilty of breaking that commandment than almost any other." (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland) This has helped me understand charity more :) I know that if we turn to the Lord with faith, he will help us keep His commandments. 1 Nephi 3:7, He giveth no commandment save he prepares a way.
Prayers are answered in due time, I am so grateful for that. I was able to feel strongly the answer to a question asked many a time for many a year. I know that Heavenly Father loves us, and if we continue to press forward in faith, we will gain all that he has, step by step.
I love you all,
Sister Rachel White
P.S.
One of my new favorite quotes :)
"Happiness in...life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful [relationships] are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities."
-The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Wow, so many good things.
Remember the incredible Elder with muscular dystrophy Sister Sallstrom & I got to teach the Plan of Salvation with? Saturday, Sister Sallstrom & I had the honor of singing (with divine help) at his life
celebration, "Each Life that Touches Ours for Good." (because we sang If You Could Hie to Kolob during the lesson, and the spirit was very strong). We have an angel watching us from up above, so y'all don't need to worry about us :)
Our mission president, President Jenkins sent this to our mission, and I thought it was too good not to share: "I love what Elder Orson F. Whitney once said: 'The spirit of the gospel is optimistic; it trusts in God and looks on the bright side of things. The opposite or pessimistic spirit drags men down and away from God, looks on the dark side, murmurs, complains, and is slow to yield obedience.' We should honor the Savior's declaration to 'be of good cheer'. Indeed, it seems to me we may be more guilty of breaking that commandment than almost any other." (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland) This has helped me understand charity more :) I know that if we turn to the Lord with faith, he will help us keep His commandments. 1 Nephi 3:7, He giveth no commandment save he prepares a way.
Prayers are answered in due time, I am so grateful for that. I was able to feel strongly the answer to a question asked many a time for many a year. I know that Heavenly Father loves us, and if we continue to press forward in faith, we will gain all that he has, step by step.
I love you all,
Sister Rachel White
P.S.
One of my new favorite quotes :)
"Happiness in...life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful [relationships] are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities."
-The Family: A Proclamation to the World
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