Happy Halloween!!

Where does the time go?! I can’t believe that it is already November. These past few weeks have just flown by, I hate to think that next weeks are just going to fly by too. 

 

I hope that you all had a wonderful Halloween! I hope to see some fun happy Halloween pictures, send them my way.   My Halloween was just amazing. It started off by having a zone conference here in Kalamazoo. I absolutely love President Brennan. He truly has been called of God to lead and direct this mission. As a mission we have been trying to involve the spirit more and truly understand how to apply it to the work in finding people to teach and while we are teaching. This has been a very big focus for me as I have been out here. (I am no perfect follower of the spirit, but I am working on it.)

 

As we were discussing, I found that I truly want to always have the spirit with me ALWAYS. Whether out here on my mission or when I return home. I can’t imagine how lost I would be if the spirit left me alone. In the scriptures, it talks about how we have to be worthy of the spirit and always strive for it to be with us. In 2Nephi 26:11 it says, For the Spirit of the Lord will not always strive with man. And when the Spirit ceaseth to strive with man then cometh speedy destruction, and this grieveth my soul. I truly never want this to happen in my life. The spirit is so essential. It is our constant companion that is truly there to inspire, direct, teach, comfort and testify. The spirit only testifies of goodness, and truly directs the light of Christ in each of our lives. When it leaves us, the adversary doesn’t waste any time. He jumps right in to all those little cracks that we have in our armor. DON’T LET THAT HAPPEN!

 

At the end of zone conference President Brennan gave us each copies of the Book of Mormon and invited us to read them in 52 days (10.5pgs a day), marking every reference to Jesus Christ, every time Christ speaks, his attributes, and doctrines and principles. We are just finishing page 66 and it has been a wonderful journey so far, lots of hard work and dedication but what would the point be if it were easy? I know that it is truly another testament of Jesus Christ, I love reading the Book of Mormon. I encourage each of you to study the Book of Mormon each and every day. Follow the counsel of our prophet, it will change your life and I can promise all of you that in the name of Jesus Christ.

 

A couple of amazing stories this week. We have seen so many miracles! I love miracles and they are all around me. The first miracle we found this week is a kid named Andrew. He is a senior here at WMU. He has been studying economics. We met with him and talked about the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He had so many profound questions and was able to receive answers to all of them. I know that the spirit was truly there to teach and testify to him about the truthfulness of the everlasting gospel.

 

Jaylen, he has been doing really great. We were able to have a church tour with him. This helped him feel so much more comfortable. He is trying so hard and has such a desire to receive guidance and revelation to his life. He just hasn’t been able to figure out how the spirit truly feels or if it is just him feeling something. We watched a short video from Elder Bednar called the Patterns of Light. He felt the good feeling and peace after watching it. For him Slow and steady wins the race  Funny story with him. So I was really tired, and I am not very smart or very bright (hahah). We were having the church tour and we were talking about the different hours of church. He wasn’t understanding why we separated for Priesthood and Relief Society (He’s a really smart kid too!). We tried every explanation (no joke) and to no avail. Then… I looked at him and said, “Okay Jaylen, look I can have babies, you can’t.” Then I paused, and my companions busted up laughing. Well let’s just say my thought was done for…. So I tried to save it and it just went down the drain. But then I did save it after a few more statements and he understood and all was well. Oh the things I do… my companions are definitely never going to let me live that one down. So embarrassing. No one laughed except them… It would’ve been just fine. Hahaha

 

We have also been meeting with Emily. Oh she is so so great! She came to sports night again this week and everyone thought she was a member and came with a girl named Hannah. Soon they found out otherwise. She fits in just great and has loved learning and is preparing for more. We hope to invite her to baptism this week.

 

Wiley is doing so great still! He has been very much involved in the branch lately. He is planning on getting baptized on December 2. We are so excited for him! A really cool experience we had with him was when we asked him why he wants to be baptized. He said he wants to be baptized to get closer to Christ. And I asked him why? He said that he wants to know Christ perfectly, that if he was to come down right now that he could know who he is and be able to recognize him in any instance. It was so amazing to be able to hear him say that. He honestly has such a true desire and pure intentions to get closer to Christ.

 

I just love being able to come out here and to learn from so many choice individuals. I strive to be like them each and every day. I am so grateful for the time I have to serve now. That I am able to help people find the truth. I encourage each of you to find the truth. Find what your purpose is and how you can more fully accomplish it.  Never be afraid to ask our loving Heavenly Father for help, guidance, and direction. He is there. He will never leave us alone. I know that. I feel it every single day out here. If it weren’t for him I wouldn’t be here. I wouldn’t be doing the things I am, because I couldn’t do them by myself.

 

I love you all so very much. Thank you for the inspiration you provide to each of me. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

 

Love Always and Forever,
Sister Milar