Secret of the Universe

My mission means everything to me. I have truly learned that our omnipotent Father in Heaven "is a rewarder [to] them that diligently seek Him." (Hebrews 11:6) For me, that reward is perspective and that is what He gave me. I know I must do all I can to protect my little seed of faith in this world.

I have learned that He is the Father of our Spirits. I have learned that He is eager to help, that He wants to be talked to. In the Book of Mormon, we read different accounts time and time again of when His children inquired of Him and conversed with Him. This is because as Elder Holland said, "He who never sleeps nor slumbers cares for the happiness and ultimate exaltation of His children above all else that a Divine Being has to do." (Psalm 121:4) His nature is loving. I know He "does not require perfect faith to have access to His perfect power but He does ask us to believe." (President Nelson) I know that anyone who is willing to simply believe in Christ can witness His perfect power. Because of this truth, I have witnessed conversion!

Jesus Christ is the source of all lasting light! He is my Master Healer, my Prince of Peace, my Advocate, my Savior and my Redeemer. He sustains and He is always dependable. He gave all so that we might receive all. He paid the supreme price for all those who "believe in Him, for those who do not believe in Him and for those who mock, revile and course His name." (Elder Uchtdorf)

I now love and appreciate the gift of the Holy Ghost and because of it I can endure joyfully to the end. Understanding how the Spirit speaks to me means everything. I had obstacles removed from my path because I knew how to call upon God in time of need.

I know that His Priesthood power is on the earth today and that we all entitled to receiving personal revelation.

I have also learned that whether "it be sooner or later, IN IT I [can] rejoice." (Alma 13:25) That joy is found in the journey. We can count it all joy because all trials can be "swallowed up in the joy of Christ." (Alma 31:38)

I have learned to "agree with [my] adversary quickly" as Christ taught. To resolve differences early on to not fall captive to anger. Forgiveness is what frees us and through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can forgive seventy times seven.

I have learned more about fortitude- having the strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage! That strength of mind with Christ's help.

The Book of Mormon confirms to my heart that God is actively involved in our lives. He is in the details of the details of the details. He is still reaching out to us today because He is the same yesterday, today and forever.

My mission experiences have reminded me once again that we really do have the secret of the universe and I never want to stop sharing! God lives. Jesus is the Living Christ and because of that I get to smile every day! This life is a joyful thing because of Him! 

Love you all to pieces.

Talk SOON!