2 key points from this week were going to the fighting preacher with all the missionaries in our mission! Such a good film. I loved loved loved the woman who acted as Rebecca bean. I thought she was fantastic. Also, the little girl was just perfect. I hope you watch it this week Because it's fantastic!
The other was that meeting with sister wadley where the Lord gave me the strength to be weak, to be vulnerable in front of people so that they can have their testimonies strengthened. I told the sisters to get rid of their walls, even though it is in front of strangers and guests it is actually in front of our spiritual siblings. And only because of the veil do they feel like strangers. So we should be willing to share our testimonies. And of course not throwing pearls before swine but to at least be open and okay with sharing personal experiences. So that was cool.
Another thing is that one of my all time favorite senior couples, The Robisons, are leaving! They have been a constant on my whole mission. They were here when I got here, emailed me on outbound and served with me again this summer. I love them. The good news is that they are only 40 minutes from rexburg so they told me they will have me over for dinner and I can help them out on the farm too! Maybe a weekend job haha. That is if I'm not in Utah visiting you guys every weekend hahaha
A couple days this week ive tried writing Grateful lists! Throughout the day, if I realize I'm grateful for something (like the nice weather, or feeling the spirit in that tour, or that one of the sisters ran to give me a hug, q butterfly landed on my shoulder, ect) just little things I love. I keep track of them and then read it at the end of the day! It helps me realize just how much the Lord blesses me each day with tender mercies and beautiful moments. It also helps me keep a prayer in my heart cuz I'm thinking about things im grateful for all day!
As for how my companion is doing, this week has been rough. One night I was praying and we went to the temple and I was just pleading for help and strength and yes sort of complaining to heavenly father about how exhausted I was with her too. But i just was needing assurance and comfort. In the celestial room he answered me in the form of doctrine and covenants 6.
"Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap, let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.
Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God.
Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.
Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion;
Verily, verily, I say unto you, even as you desire of me so it shall be unto you; and if you desire, you shall be the means of doing much good in this generation (or unto sister Young.)
Behold thou hast a gift, (not a gift of translating but a gift of helping people that struggle with this type of issue.) and blessed art thou because of thy gift. Remember it is sacred and cometh from above—
And if thou wilt inquire, thou shalt know mysteries which are great and marvelous; therefore thou shalt exercise thy gift, that thou mayest find out mysteries, that thou mayest bring many to the knowledge of the truth, yea, convince them of the error of their ways.
If thou wilt do good, yea, and hold out faithful to the end, thou shalt be saved in the kingdom of God, which is the greatest of all the gifts of God; for there is no gift greater than the gift of salvation.
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, blessed art thou for what thou hast done; for thou hast inquired of me, and behold, as often as thou hast inquired thou hast received instruction of my Spirit. If it had not been so, thou wouldst not have come to the place where thou art at this time. (To receive an answer at the temple)
Behold, thou knowest that thou hast inquired of me and I did enlighten thy mind; and now I tell thee these things that thou mayest know that thou hast been enlightened by the Spirit of truth;
Yea, I tell thee, that thou mayest know that there is none else save God that knowest thy thoughts and the intents of thy heart."
And finally the best part:
"Behold, thou art Oliver, (sister Bush) and I have spoken unto thee because of thy desires; therefore treasure up these words in thy heart. Be faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and I will encircle thee in the arms of my love.
Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the same that came unto mine own, and mine own received me not. I am the light which shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not.
Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.
Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.
Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. Amen."
I am just so grateful for the temple. I'm grateful for a father in heaven who cares and who is always willing to answer us and comfort us. And that he does it in such a personal way!
Couple more things:
We had dinner with the archies, a super cute temple missionary couple! They made us some BOMB food. Like wow. Like so good i want the recipe so I can share it with you. We also played a game kind of like rummy! It was good stuff.
Ive crocheted lots of Baby hats this week haha. It's something for my hands to do when my companion wants to talk and I can listen. And make lots of cuteness baby hats haha it's for a humanitarian project that the senior sisters are doing (: I like it! I want to make one for Ainsley but I need her head size haha
Also yes i loved president nelsons devotional! I got to watch it too! I was at the heber c kimball home so our service was the worst and it kept having difficulties but i loved everything i got to watch and took good notes (: my favorite was when he explained divine law and how he learned how to "turn the heart off" and was like IT ALWAYS WORKS! haha so cool. There was also a YSA devotional with elder Soares and we loved that too. Lots of good questions and testimonies too. My favorite was how he talked about how Christ is our hope.
We met a family from australia this week that is traveling in the United States and going to all the historic sites. Best part was connecting with their daughter and she told me that because of her experience here she wants to go on a mission! Yes! Lives changed. I love Nauvoo.
Oh plus also we had a cool experience third week with Teaching the whitings! We did it by the spirit and felt like we should start by singing a primary song: a child's prayer. And then ask them if it brought any experiences or memories to mind. It was super cool! I love how the spirit works with us.
Anyways that's just about my week (:
Love you so much!
Thanks for all your support and prayers and pictures and testimonies and everything. Love you both so much. Can't wait to call in a bit! Less than an hour haha
Love
Sister Bush
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