Wow, as the year has wound down, it's felt like everything has been counting down to the end of my mission. Life still feels more or less the same though, so it's really hard to believe that I'm actually leaving, and this is my last email. Since I'm not going to get another chance to share with you all as a missionary, I want to share with you the testimony I've gained on my mission.
As a missionary, I've learned to trust in God's miracles. When I first came out, I had a rather dumb mindset towards missionary work. I decided I already had faith, so I didn't need to see miracles, and I was just fine with working hard and toughing it out if that's what God wanted me to do. I guess I was trying to brace myself for disappointment or something. I've since learned that that was a really dumb way to go about things. Missions are going to be hard no matter what, but what I didn't know then was that when Heavenly Father's involved, even hard and disappointing times can still be joyful. What's more, if we have faith, we have His promise that we will see miracles (See 2 Nephi 27:23). I can say without a doubt that serving a mission has been the hardest thing I have ever done. It's a constant battle to measure up and be the kind of missionary the Lord wants you to be. It's often discouraging. But in the midst of all that, I've seen miracles. I've lain awake at night unable to fall asleep because I am marveling at the perfection of Heavenly Father's plan for us. I've watched people's eyes light up as the gospel fills a part of them they didn't know was empty. I've stood in awe as Heavenly Father has revealed a solution to a problem we didn't think could be overcome. I've knelt in prayer and felt a love so strong I didn't want to stop praying, even long after all my words had been used up.
Before I came on a mission, I had to choose a scripture to be put on my missionary plaque. I chose Doctrine and Covenants 123:17:
"Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed."
When I came out, I had hope that this scripture was true. I clung to it as assurance that I would see the salvation of God on my mission. Now, it has been proven to me. I know without a doubt that God is aware of us, and we can trust Him in everything.
I'm so grateful I've been able to share this mission experience with all of you. Thank you for your love and support! See you in the new year!
Love,
Sister Sofi Hull
Pics:
1. Our ward had a Christmas party, and it was amazing! There was so. much. food.
2. We had Zone conference this week, and 4 of my companions were there! It was so much fun to be surrounded by people I love so much.
3. We made oreo truffles for the ward Christmas party. A lot of the Taiwanese people thought they were way too sweet, but I thought they were delicious!
4. There is a corgi who lives in our apartment building, and he is our best friend. His name is Hanji, which means sweet potato in Taiwanese.
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