Missionary work is hard, but it is the hard things in life
that are the most rewarding. I think if missionary work was easy, the happiest
moments wouldn't be nearly as happy. This week we visited every single member
and gave them egg tarts and a message in honor of the Solar New Year (a major
holiday in Korea). It was a lot of work, but it helped the members feel loved.
My companion teaches me every day how to love the people a little more!
Since being companions with Sister Kim, every night during
planning we write the miracles of the day. Doing this has helped me to
recognize God's hand in my life. He is always there for us, but sometimes we
don't recognize what he has done. One miracle I had this past week was the gift
of interpretation of tongues. Lately I've been feeling overwhelmed by Korean.
I'm in Korea so it is everywhere and my companion is Korean. So a lot of
Korean! God has helped me to have the patience to listen. I don't understand
everything, but little by little understanding is coming.
I know God loves each one of us. Through the simple things
he blesses our lives in big ways. This principle is explained in 2 Nephi 28:30
For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the
children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a
little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear
unto my counsel, for they shall learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I
will give more; and from them that shall say, we have enough, from them shall
be taken away even that which they have.
I know as we pay attention to the little things, we can
begin to more fully appreciate the joy that comes from the big things. I know God
love each and every one of us. I know through the gospel we can be happy even
when it seems that we shouldn't.
Love,
Sister Mustain
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