Be like Nephi!

Hello family! I love you!

I have learned so much this week. I know God answers prayers. I cannot begin to tell you all of the experiences I have had this week of Him doing so. One day, He changed my heart in an instant. Another day I was seeking revelation for one of our investigators, and He answered me immediately through the scriptures. My testimony of that truth has grown so much this week.

I want to be like Nephi. He has been such an example to me in my mission. I read Mosiah 10:13 this week. I learned that when we are faithful, the Lord answers our prayers, and calls upon us to be leaders. It struck me a lot this week that the Lord needs me to be a leader. I have been in the mission longer than anyone in my district, and it really struck me this week that they are looking to me as an example. They are watching, and noticing what I do. It is my responsibility to make sure what they see will inspire them to be better. We are all representatives of Jesus Christ. Not only for our areas, but for each other. There were so many solid missionaries I looked up to at the beginning of my mission, that really influenced who I am as a missionary now. I realized it is time for me to be that for other missionaries. It's definitely another opportunity for growth.

I want to tell you about this incredible elder. If any of you have doubts about the capacities of 18-year-old missionaries, let the example of Elder Lee change your mind. He began his mission when I got here to Solvang. He was trained for 6 weeks, then began training a new missionary immediately after. His 3rd transfer he and that new missionary trained each other for the 2nd half of the 12 week program. On top of that, for the last half of the transfer they had a 3rd missionary join their companionship. Now, Elder Lee's 4th transfer in the mission, he is our district leader! This elder is incredible. He has had so much expected of him at so early in his mission, and he has excelled. He is so humble, relies on the Lord, loves those he serves. He is a true representative of Jesus Christ. That just strengthens my testimony so much of this being the Lord's work. He chooses the weak and simple, but when we rely on him, we can make miracles happen.

I LOVE seeing this work roll forth! It is my favorite thing. My very favorite thing. Ever.

Hna. Cannon

 

Last P-day with Hermanas Wright and Bartschi.

My district