Easter!

Isn't it amazing that we don't have the foresight to see why we are meant to do something but then looking back.... and everything makes sense? That is how I've been feeling. Over and over again I just go "Oh, that is why I went to that area or had that companion." "Oh, that is why that didn't work out." "Oh, that is what I needed to learn." It goes on and on... I'm pretty sure I've said" Oh" more times on my mission than in my entire lifetime. Such a cool experience to be able to learn everyday and to grow everyday. I like what one of the Sisters said, "The mission is like a microwave, you learn and do everything super fast." It is incredible to see how much can really be accomplished when you set your mind to it and just do it. I am so grateful to still be learning how to utilize time to it's fullest capacity, to prioritize, to do things even when its difficult, and just to be happy despite any of the challenges. I am so grateful to have challenges, to see that the Lord trust me enough to overcome them and to become better for them.

 

This last week was awesome because of Easter. I love Easter and all that it means (no, I'm not talking about chocolate although that is a bonus.) Mormon.org had a page for Easter where you could share what Jesus Christ meant to you from your facebook. We were allowed to post on it but I couldn't because I have forgotten my facebook password. I thought I'd post it here.

 

Jesus Christ has helped me to understand that I am truly a daughter of God and that I am worth it. So many times in life we get those horrible thoughts saying "you can't do it. You're too young, you aren't smart enough, you're too old, nobody likes you, you are nobody, etc. etc." But as I spend time praying I feel the calming  presence of my Savior saying "You can do it, I have descended below all things so that you could overcome this. I love you and I will go through it with you." That is the greatest thing to realize... that we don't have to do it alone. (come unto me all ye that are heavy laden... ) We do not have to do it alone. God loves us, Jesus Christ loves us, they want to help us reach and become more than we are today. When we focus on moving forward and trusting in God, we will be magnified far beyond our own expectations. The Lord loves you. Have cnfidence in Him and you will have confidence that the things you go through will give you experience and work together for your good. I love you all!

 

God be with you till we meet again,

Listen to a "Prophet"

Aren't we so lucky? Isn't it such a miracle that the world could listen to a Prophet's voice and be able to  pray and ask God, "Is this your servant? Is this your Prophet?" and to think that God loves us so much that He will personally answer our prayers! God truly is a loving Heavenly Father and we are His children. He has sent us here to do a little bit of growing up and His vision for us is far greater than the vision we have for ourselves. He can change us and magnify us far beyond our expectations... if we let Him. 

Miracles do happen!

Miracles do happen! Even in the ritziest of places! We have been having some of the most amazing experiences talking to the people of Chevy Chase. We even had a few attend General Conference! Sister Lawrence is incredibly inspired and seems to always know the right moment to call people. She called one particular person just to invite them to see a prophet today. They came and they loved it and now they want to visit church! Today we had someone who investigated the church about a year ago call us and say that he would like to meet with the missionaries again. Wow! What an amazing thing that we don't always see the end result. When we meet with people they can feel the Spirit, it is something different and special, and they want to feel it again. It's funny how so many people misunderstand who we are or what we are trying to do. The people who are not as nice as they could be often have read or heard something very wrong about our faith. So many people say that they heard this or that... I often tell them, not everything you hear about us is true. Come and see. If people would just make a real effort of learning about and understanding who we are they would see what a force of good our faith is. How people are genuinely trying to live good, honest lives and try to always do what is right. Opposition in all things. I guess that is one of the ways I've seen that this is true, for when the greatest opposition comes the greatest truths are just around the corner. We are simply inviting people to know more truth with a surety in their hearts and showing them a way that they can feel more peace and happiness and closeness with God. It is amazing to see when that happens. It is a phenomenal thing to see the happiness that this gospel brings. To everyone, I invite you to find a way to come closer to God in your lives, I promise you won't regret it.

I love you all,

 God be with you till we meet again,

 Love,

   Sister Gordon