Knowledge gives us wings to fly

June 9:

Just like worldly knowledge helps us fly in airplanes and other things, spiritual knowledge helps our spirits fly. I am so grateful for the blessings of scriptures (PMG & General conference included). As we read the scriptures, we come to know our Savior. We remember him. We remember who we are. We remember that we can withstand the power of Satan. We remember that our Lord will never forsake us. I know that studying the scriptures with real intent everyday can inspire anyone to fly. I highly encourage each of you to read a talk titled: “Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence” By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.

I love you all. The gospel is true. The formula to being successful and joyful is simple: Pray. Read. Go to church.

Remember who you are!

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Transfers happened this week & my companion & I didn't get transferred!!!!!! I've never been so happy about transfer news!!!!!!!

During fast & testimony meeting yesterday, Camille, a YSA, bore testimony that she knows the Savior lives. She shared that she felt an undeniable spiritual confirmation for the first time of this truth as "the sisters" spoke the other Sunday. The spirit was so strong, undeniable. It made all the stress of giving a talk (in the silent YSA ward packed of incredible return missionaries all paying attention) very much worth it. I am so grateful for the companionship of the Holy Ghost that carries the truthfulness of our message to hearts. I know that our Savior lives, and that knowledge grows every day (especially yesterday).

Could y'all please pray for Elaine & her family? Last time there were so many miracles. Terri got baptized last Saturday! I know that by small and simple means the Lord brings to pass many miracles. Thank you for your faith.

Remember Who You Are,
Sister White

Love & patience

Elder Marvin J. Ashton is amazing. Every talk I have read by him has been especially awesome :) I highly recommend his "FamilyCommunications" talk it has helped my companionship so very much :) Jones Stephens wrote, "I have learned that the head does not hear anything until the heart has listened, and that what the heart knows today the head will understand tomorrow."

I pray our Heavenly Father will help us to communicate more effectively in the home through a willingness to sacrifice, a willingness to listen, a willingness to vocalize feelings, a willingness to avoid judgment, a willingness to maintain confidences, and a willingness to practice patience. "How forcible are right words!" (Job 6:25.) Yes, how forcible are right words shared at the right moment with the right person.

May our gracious and kind Heavenly Father help us in our needs and desires for more effective family communication. Communication can help build family unity if we will work at it and sacrifice for it. For this goal, I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.  (Family Communications)

I know that what Elder Marvin J. Ashton taught can help everyone, for he is a man who teaches after the manner of Christ. We can always grow in our love, faith, and other capacities with the Savior's teachings. Following him improves the quality of our lives.

Pray with your whole soul for others. We must. In good days, in bad days, in so so days. All days. Doing so will make all days miraculous. Even if it's not easier, it's better!!

You're in my prayers, I love you all dearly

With love to eternity & beyond!

Remember who you are,
Sister White

P.S. We are teaching the coolest people, and our bishop is incredible!!!!!

Missionary work: joy

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