11/17
Great
week (: Normal missionary shenanigans haha. We went on exchanges, did some
finding, teaching, the usual!
We had a neat
experience the other night. We had a few minutes extra before a dinner
appointment, so we decided to knock around on their neighbors doors. One man
answered and promptly let us into the family room, with all of his family
there--they were in the middle of dinner and a movie. Haha he was kind of
funny, we think he was just being spontaneous and wanted to shock his family--
which it worked, their faces were priceless (; But despite his motives, we took
the opportunity to get to know them and their experiences with God. The
situation went from being a joke, to actually being a very spiritual experience
that ended in prayer and tears shed by the family. It was a beautiful miracle!
They want to learn more, and the family ward missionaries will be going over
soon (:
Something that's stood
out to me a lot this week is the importance of keeping our eyes focused on our
purpose in life--preparing to return to God. Distractions don't have to be evil
to be effective. If something is taking us away from the most important things
in life, then we need to refocus on spending our efforts and focus on the
things that matter most--God (: It's so much better to look at things with an
eternal perspective.
A quote from Pres.
Hinckley:
"It is
challenging to put this earthly experience together if we do not frequently
look at what the completed picture ought to look like. The life and perfect
example of the Savior provides this picture. Refer to it often."
I'm so grateful for
the things I've learned throughout my mission. I know I'm exactly where I need
to be. I'm learning about how God communicates with me. I know that revelation
comes through the little things--going to church, praying, and reading His
words in the scriptures. He is eager to teach and tutor us if we just humble
ourselves and turn to Him. I love how you just feel good when
you follow what God wants. Continually repenting, being rid of guilt, and
having confidence before God is priceless.
I love this work!
Soaking up all I can. Thank you for all your support and love and
prayers.
<3
<3
Sister Bishop
With
mis hermanas (: We have a picture of us three our first day in the mission, and
now 17 months later!
Exchanges with the
Granada Hills sisters (:
hahah. Problems of
being in a YSA ward. (;
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