So up here at Utah State I have great friends and usually have a normal daily schedule that I've become really comfortable with. Those are all great things, but one of my friends told me its not enough. Isn't this life a chance for us to improve ourselves? Of course we need to take care of our needs, but you never know when you're going to help someone else. Someone else needs you, but if you're sticking to your daily routine or talking to your same friends how on earth are ya going to find those people?! I know from personal experiences that when you focus on others your own worries will seem so small. As a missionary you are required to talk to EVERYONE. Even if you aren't a missionary or even apart of any faith, talking to random people will make you SO happy! It's great just learning about people and most of the time you will leave them wanting to be better. The most important thing this person has taught me is that no matter what situation rely on the Lord and its going to make my mission and life the best 18 months. I know Christ sends angels in our lives at the perfect time without us even knowing it until later.
DO SOMETHING EVERYDAY THAT SCARES YOU. I believe that you will be so blessed and have so many opportunities if you follow that advice. (Don't do anything dangerous though. Please.) Don't settle for comfortable. Always challenge yourself to try new things. Talk to that "cliquey" friend group, ask for help when struggling in a class, and don't be afraid to be yourself. The only person who can truly hold you back is yourself. Although I gave up a big part of my life, by changing my lifestyle a bit I have seen so many opportunities open up. Sometimes you have to give up a good thing for a great thing. Everyone has a different plan and sometimes your plans don't line up so you have to adjust and find out why you're here and who you need to help. God has a bigger plan for you than you think.
THE TEMPLE. It's amazing. I can't say a lot about it, since there are sacred things that happen inside but when you get the chance to go inside whether it be baptisms, endowments, marriage, or just walking around the outside REMEMBER the FEELING. I truly know it's the Lord's house and in there we can talk to him directly. If we have friend who are sick or afflicted we can go to the temple to give them extra support. It has also brought my family closer together in the strangest way, but in the end its going to be oh so sweet:)
This scripture has helped me a ton, reassuring me that my family will be safe while I'm gone:)
1 Thomas (Abbey) , my son (daughter), blessed are
you because of your faith in my work.
2 Behold, you have had many afflictions because of your
family; nevertheless, I will bless you and your family, yea, your little ones;
and the day cometh that they will believe and know the truth and be one with
you in my church.
3 Lift up your heart and rejoice, for the hour of your
mission is come; and your tongue shall be loosed, and you shall declare glad
tidings of great joy unto this generation.
4 You shall declare the things which have been revealed to
my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun. You shall begin to preach from this time forth,
yea, to reap in the field which is white already to be burned.
5 Therefore, thrust in your sickle with all your soul, and
your sins are forgiven you, and you shall be laden with sheaves upon your back,
for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Wherefore, your family shall live.
6 Behold, verily I say unto you, go from them only for a
little time, and declare my word, and I will prepare a place for them.
7 Yea, I will open the hearts of the people, and they will
receive you. And I will establish a church by your hand;
8 And you shall strengthen them and prepare them against
the time when they shall be gathered.
9 Be patient in afflictions, revile not against those that
revile. Govern your house in meekness, and be steadfast.
10 Behold, I say unto you that you shall be a physician
unto the church, but not unto the world, for they will not receive you.
11 Go your way whithersoever I will, and it shall be given
you by the Comforter what you shall do and whither you shall go.
12 Pray always, lest you enter into temptation and lose
your reward.
13 Be faithful unto the end, and lo, I am with you. These
words are not of man nor of men, but of me, even Jesus Christ, your Redeemer,
by the will of the Father. Amen
Also, STATESIDE MISSION ARE AMAZING. Honestly its been little downer to see everyone going foreign, but my favorite quote is
You aren't called to a place, you are called to walk in place of the Savior.
I love the people of Anaheim California. I love the gospel. I know this will be the "Happiest Mission on Earth" :)
Another thing that has helped me is this blog post.....
Stay swaggy!
Lots of Love,
Abbey Spencer:)
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