FAMILY!!!!!!! Have I told u recently that I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH!!!! I dont know how I got soo blessed!!! OMG ok...
Update: I am officially allergic to TEXAS! HAHAha but seriously family haha!!!!!! I had to go to the doctor and he was so cute and nice and told me in a sad tone, "I'm sorry dear, but you are allergic to TEXAS"
Hahahaha!!! He was so cute and gave me medicine and told me i would be fine if i took it, he said that San Antonio is like the top worst places in the US for allergies or something. He also said that when he moved here he had the same thing! After we left I was so relieved to have drugs(medication.. i had to clarify lol.. LJ) cause I was dying!!
then Sister Sorensen said:
"OMG, wasnt that just a Tender Mercy from the Lord!" & I was like:
"Yeah!!!!! I'm so glad he knew excatly what was wrong so he could give me the medicine!!"
she then said, "oh, no, I meant that you doctor was Asian!"
AHAHAHAHA I was like "WHAT!? haha "
and she said "I mean u LOVE asians and how many Asian Doctors are there in TEXAS! That was definitely a gift from God to YOU" & we just laughed all the way home!
HAHAHA Love Sister Sorensen! & Yes, it is true there are not many Asians here but I love Americans too hahaha idk why people keep saying that.... lol oh gosh!
Well I am doing good and Im glad u are too mom!!!!! Ok other updates.... oh man too many things so little time... i think my time is almost up ahhh the pressure! OK first off I got a million letters this week & I am just so behind in replying to people so please tell them all that I love them SOOOO MUCH!!! & THEY ARE AMZING!!!! I got a package from Sister POMAR! LOVE HER TELL HER SHES AMAZING FOR ME! & MOMMA GOATES SENT ME A PACKAGE!! I LOVE MY VEGAS FAMILY SOOO MUCH!!!!!! & it was literally God Sent because she sent me toilet paper and IDK HOW SHE KNEW knew i used all our toilet paper blowing my nose because I'm allergivc to TEHAS lol and TELL AUNT SHAUNA AND the Fam that they are Amazing and thank them for writing me and omg i dont even know i feel like i have all this fan mail hahaha jk no i love u all so much and i dont know how ive been blessed with so many amazing friends and family in my life!! If u talk to them tell Aunt Sue and the fam i love them and grandma & of course my favorite MOM in the entire world! MOM! Your Letters are my favorite part of the week! & L I think about u all the time and love ur emails!!!! I talk about u guys pretty much everyday with everyone I meet hahaha!!!!
Ok updates on the Missionary work & the GOSPEL! Yes, the Church is still true :) hahah but seriously... I have never had my Beliefs, my Convictions, and my Faith so tested and strengthened before in my Life. Everyday I talk to people about God, about the salvation of our souls, about our purpose in life and just Everything. It's amazing being a Missionary, people tell me things I'm not sure they even tell their friends and family, I hear about peoples hopes, dreams, but also their fears and concerns, and not just worldly concerns but deep sincere heartfelt questions of the soul and am asked these questions every day. Why have bad thiongs happened to the people I love? Why is God not answering my prayer? Why is life so hard? What am I suppose to do, how can I be happy, where can I turn for peace?
As a 21 year old, young adult who honestly has not studied religion for forty years, and has not really had that many life experiences it can seem a little overwhelming to hear all these questions directed to me. & almost a little foolish in people to think that I have their answers, I know people think sometimes who is this girl and who does she think she is to be here telling me about my relationship with God and stuff. Honestly, it is really amazing if u think about it that the leaders of the church send out 19-20 something year old youth pretty much to share the Greatest Message in the World! Who are we to go out and teach pastors of 40 years, or married couples who have raised kids, or people who have gone through all sorts of life experiences. Who am I, a 21 year old girl from Southern California coming from a place where alot of people I know are atheist and not religious, to be in TEXAS the bible belt of all places to be teaching people who are already religiousm, where everyone pretty much is hard core religious. Well, that is the amazing thing about Missionary work :) Aren't I so lucky! To have this experience where I am humbled down each and every day to the point that I have no choice but to rely 100% on my Savior 24/7. For everyone that wants the answers to my previously stated questions. I am 21, I have Not spent my life studying religion, I do Not have all the answers to your questions, I Am human and I'm Not perfect, But I HAVE BEEN CALLED OF GOD. TO SERVE IN THE TEXAS SAN ANTONIO MISSION FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LADDER DAY SAINTS. :) I am a disciple of Jesus christ and I have been called of him to declare his word to his people that they might have everlasting life. I have been called to share what I know and I know that the message that I share is true. :) It is as simple and as perfect as that.
As missionaries we simply invite. We invite everyone to come unto Christ, because it is only Through Him and By Him and Of Him that we will find the answers to our questions, we will find happiness in this life and we will be successful. It is through Him that we come closer to God, and it is through following Him that He will change our lives.
Everyday, I simply wake up and talk to my Father in Heaven, I study his words from the mouths of his chosen Prophets in the Scriptures and the Ensign, & all the Prophets testify of God and his son Jesus Christ and God's plan for us to be happy (commandments), and then I do my best to live what I believe, what I know. I try to be more Christ like in my actions, I strive to keep All the commandments of God, and throughout the day I am constantly praying and talking to him, whenever I'm concerned of afraid or doubt I turn to him and he is always there to guide me, to remind me im loved and that its ok that im not perfect and he is just like a perfect father in Heaven. All day long we just talk to people, just speak to people on the street at door steps, every where and I just share with them what I know and invite them to learn more, invite them to come unto Christ and find the answers. The beautiful thing is we are all searching, we are all striving to do our best and we all have questions and NO MATTER who they are, what their questions, concerns or challenges in life are JESUS CHRIST and His teaching will help them and it is sooo amazing to just be the messagener of this. I love it soo much! & when we teach people, we start by praying to God that through his spirit, the Holy Ghost, will help find the answers they are searching for and most importantly they will know that God Lives and They are Loved. <3
My favortie thing is when people realize God's love for them, the fact that they are loved in that very moment in the very state they are at, no matter what is going on in their life what they have done or havent done it DOES NOT MATTER BECAUSE our intrinsic value is not dependant on our actions. IT NEVER has been and NEVER will be! NO MATTER what! WE ARE LOVED BY GOD, he is no respector of Persons, and will never Love us more or less. Yes, he is happier probably like any parent would be when u make good choices and choose to listen to his prophets and follow him, but the worth of souls is GREAT in the sight of GOD and no matter Who we are or What we do he will ALWAYS LOVE US THE SAME. Because we are his children.
Could u love ur children any less, if they did something bad?, No, they will always be your child and u will always love them. & the beautiful thing about this, is that it means we are never too far gone, there is NEVER a lost cause, as long as we are breathing and living and everything else we have a chance to understand God's Love and turn toward him. This is the most beautiful thing I have come to see on my mission and I love it sooo much!
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| 3 Nephi 13: 31-33 |
There is soo much more I wish I could talk with my beautiful family and firends all day about this but I have to go share this message with my brothers and sisters in Texas right now so I just want yall to know i love you sooo much & you are loved, just the way u are, you have sooo much worth, dont ever forget, dont ever feel lost or alone, because u dont have to and save us all a little heartbreak and realize how great u are, because i love u sooo much and God loves u and our older brother omg i cant even fathom how much he loves u but seriously yall are so great and i love you and never forget it. James, Thomas, Dad, Mom, Lauren, I love you and nothing can ever change that. Turn to your Father in Heaven when ur sturggling, he will answer all of your questions and Christ can heal anything that hurts in your heart. Check out 3Nephi 13:31-33, 14: 7-8. Ether 12:41 I love you more than u know
7 Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
8 For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
LOVE Eternally, your daughter, your sister, your friend, your cousin, your niece, your LULAS & your favorite person in the world :P Sister Jesperson
it has a ton of awesome resources I just found today and it even reads to you!!! AWESOME =)
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