This week was an exciting week for the Church in
Thailand. We were in Asoke 3 days this
week: Tuesday for missionary Zone
Conference, then Friday and Saturday for Stake Conference. We were blessed to hear from Asia Area 70's -
Elder Gong and Elder Khonikam. And the
greatest news of all: Thailand now has 2 stakes! We have to have 4 to have a temple, but I
believe that at this rate it will not take too long! We have 1 new stake and 1 new District. As soon as Bangkhae, Thonburi, and Asoke
Branches (all 3 making up the new District) become wards, we will be ready for
a third stake! God's work really is
hastening and I am so grateful that I can be here for all the excitement!
Zone Conference was great as well. This week I was really
just reminded of how blessed I am to be here in Thailand as a missionary at
this time. Sometimes things just work
out all too easily for it not to be of God's own plan and preparation. But through it all, sometimes we may lose
sight of the ultimate goal - it happens, but it is easy to return and
repent. All you have to do is give your
whole heart again to the Lord and become dedicated to His service once again. Sometimes it is easier said than done, but it
is something that we all have to do at some point in our time.
Scripture of the week: Doctrine and Covenants 38:14-19
14 But now I tell it unto you, and ye are
blessed, not because of your iniquity, neither your hearts of unbelief; for verily
some of you are guilty before me, but I will be merciful unto your weakness.
15 Therefore, be ye strong from henceforth;
fear not, for the kingdom is yours.
16 And for your salvation I give unto you a
commandment, for I have heard your prayers, and the poor have complained before
me, and the rich have I made, and all flesh is mine, and I am no respecter of
persons.
17 And I have made the earth rich, and behold
it is my footstool,wherefore, again I will stand upon it.
18 And I hold forth and deign to give unto you
greater riches, even a land of promise, a land flowing with milk and honey,
upon which there shall be no curse when the Lord cometh;
19 And I will give
it unto you for the land of your inheritance, if you seek it with all your
hearts.
20 And this shall
be my covenant with you, ye shall have it for the land of your inheritance, and
for the inheritance of your children forever, while the earth shall stand, and
ye shall possess it again in eternity, no more to pass away.
And then I found this cheesy Mormon Ad to go along with
it. :)
Serving with all your heart, might, mind, and strength is
easier than we think - it all comes when we don't think of ourselves. It all comes back to the principle of losing
yourself and finding yourself in the process.
Remember the individual goals, but remember them and plan with the
future in mind. When we have our sights
set towards God and His glory and kingdom, we have no choice but to succeed by
giving our all to Him. Part of this
comes from remembering Him daily through prayer and supplication and
humility. It is remembering that even
though times are hard, He is still there for us, and there is always something
to learn from our experiences. It is
seeking to see His hand in our lives and thanking Him daily. When our hearts are with God, and we come to
know Him and trust Him as our Father, it
will be that much easier to give it all to Him.
God's work is moving forth and nothing can stop it!
Love,
Sister Norrell
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