Hello!
I am amazed at the love
and mercy I have seen from Heavenly Father this week. It has been an extremely
hard week with many times I have almost given up but Heavenly Father won't let
me, He is really trying to keep me out here! There have been so many incredible
emails, little tender mercies, and amazing experiences that have been able to
keep me going. I feel so grateful to still be here! As I have reached my year
mark it has been so bittersweet. I have come to love the people here so
much. They have taught and made me realise how much living the gospel really
does help us improve the quality of our lives. I don't think I could've gained
the testimony that I have anywhere else. It is all worth it!
We had Zone Training this
week and the lovely Sister Blair organised a zone fast so the whole zone was
fasting for me and my back! It was so thoughtful and brought me to tears on
numerous occasions.
In the training we
listened to the Hymn Let Us All Press On. I wrote down some of the words that
stuck out to me:
Courage, for the Lord is
on our side
We will not retreat
An unseen power will aid
me and you
The Lord we will obey
In the day of trial, the
saints He will cheer
Fear not
I love this Hymn! One of
the elders said it's like a battle cry. How we are all just trying to keep
going and do our best to serve our Heavenly Father. We are never alone, He is
always there to aid us and cheer us on. There is nothing Heavenly Father wants
more than for all of His children to be able to return to live with him again. I
know when we keep pressing on and when we don't retreat we will be able to make
it.
This week I have really
been putting my trust in the Lord, He is in charge and He knows best. Even
though we may wonder why we go through certain things now I know they are all
for a purpose. One scripture really helped me to remember this this week.
Helaman 12:1, "we can see that the Lord in his great infinite goodness
doth bless and prosper those who put their trust in him." I know when we
put our trust in the Lord He will bless us! So simple, yet so powerful.
Some more miracles from
the week:
Our ifriend Martin is
doing so well! We have been able to see him quite a few times this week and we
committed him to live the word of wisdom. We brought a recent convert couple
who have given up things to live the word of wisdom and it was amazing to have
Martin hear the blessings from members of living the law. And so cool to see
how they have been blessed for keeping the commandments. He is excited for his
baptism on march 10! Please keep him in your prayers! He is making lots of
difficult changes right now.
3 of our progressing
ifriends were able to come to church on Sunday and it was such a great
experience for each of them. We are excited for the progress they are making!
Due to my current back
issues and the little to no progress anything is doing WE ARE GETTING A CAR!
#hallelujah So the drivers of Billingham better watch out because I will now be
driving.... bless please pray for our safety. But I am so grateful, I'm hoping
it will help me be able to continue to work and do all I can these last 6
months.
Sister Bensige is a total
boss. She is like training me again. I'm so thankful for her example of hard,
dedicated service and exact obedience. She truly has a desire to help all those
we come in contact with. I have been blessed with the most amazing companions!
I love you all and hope
you have a great week!
Love, Sister Stevens
PS. I am going with my new driving instructor right now ;) wish me luck! I'm excited to drive again.
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| Zone training and interviews with President :) |
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| Sam, our friend who rides her 'bike' to church |
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| Haircuts from a member this morning. Hallelujah! It's been too long. He even blow dried our hair for us!!!💇🏼💈✂️ |
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