On Tuesday we were able to hear from Linda K. Burton the general relief society president and her husband. They talked a lot about "Becoming as He is." They related most of it to missionary work but we don't have to be missionaries who wear a name tag to bring others unto Christ and become as he is. Jesus Christ has the ability to share his own gospel. He could do it and baptize millions (2 Nephi 27:20-21) But he allows us to do it so we can become as he is. "Becoming" is a process. I know I will learn a lot out here on my mission but I will have to continually serve him even after my mission to allow myself to receive the blessings that are waiting for me. All of us can reach Heavenly Fathers great expectations he has for us but we need to put in the work.
There's a Mormon message you guys have probably seen it but a gardener cuts down his bush because it was no longer growing. After sometime the "Bush" thanks the gardener and says "Thank you for loving me enough to cut me down." Sometimes we might not fully understand why we have to go through certain things, but Heavenly Father knows us best. I have a strong testimony that he loves each and everyone of us no matter what our situation may be. As we yield our heart to God we will "Become as He is."
Each week our branch presidency has us pick a Christlike attribute to study and work on the whole week. This week mine was patience. Its hard to be patient with yourself when you are learning a language and trying to study this gospel the best way possible so that you can teach by the spirit. What a blessing it has been for me to be able to learn and study attributes of Christ to become more like him. There's a video I want to share with you guys and maybe you could watch it for a FHE, but its about the attributes of Christ. I want to challenge you guys to each pick a Christlike attribute to study (maybe one you need to work on) and for the next week pray about it, study it, practice it, and i know you will see a difference in your life. Everything good comes when we are trying to be more Christlike.
Well I love you all! Next time I email you I will be in Tonga! I cant wait. I hope you all have a great week. I love you!! Cant wait to call you on Monday :)
Here's the link for the video. If it doesn't work its on the front page of LDS.org and its called Christlike attributes :)
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