This week was one of the toughest I've ever experienced on my mission thus far. But you know what? Tough circumstances breed serious growth.
I spend many of my days trying to show people that God will help them through anything, no matter how inadequate they feel. I probably should have expected a considerable trial of that faith, right? No one is exempt from struggle. And now I'm starting to realize that what I'm telling people is RIGHT! God legitimately helps you, and not in some cosmic/incomprehensible way that "you'll only fully grasp fifty years from now." (Okay, okay, sometimes that happens, but follow me...) He helps you realistically, tangibly, with certainty.
Some days you only have the wherewithal to put one foot in front of the other and move forward. And that's okay. I don't have to be the perfect missionary, just like you don't have to be perfect people. This coming week I'm going to make you a serious promise:
I will be loving even when I want to be frustrated. I will admonish God's blessings even when I want to ask him whhhhhyyyyyyy things are difficult.
Things are difficult sometimes, but they're supposed to be. This whole thing--LIFE, and living the best we can--is not a cheap experience. It's a gift. Expect that you'll struggle. But also expect that you'll emerge. Weather-beaten, but better. Tired, but stronger.
I love you people. I feel your prayers moving me from day-to-day. Thank you. Yes, you.
Love,
Sister G
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