Bittersweet: September 28, 2014

As I am sure many people have already heard, I have had to come home on medical leave. It has been the hardest decision of my life, but all people involved felt the Spirit very strongly. I hope and pray to be back out soon but am prepared to embrace whatever the Lord's will may be at this time in my life. 

I am grateful that we can always be missionaries, no matter where we are or under what circumstance. There is a great promise in Doctrine and Covenants that has really touched my heart this last week: (D&C 97:8-9)

"Verily I say unto you, all among them who know their hearts are honest, and are broken, and their spirits contrite, and are willing to observe their covenants by sacrifice—yea, every sacrifice which I, the Lord, shall command—they are accepted of me.

For I, the Lord, will cause them to bring forth as a very fruitful tree which is planted in a goodly land, by a pure stream, that yieldeth much precious fruit."

The purpose of a mission is to learn to do God's will, no matter what He commands. I know that as we act on the promptings we receive, and sincerely desire to be instruments in His hands, He will bless us to be able to bring those around us closer to Him and our Savior Christ. He will bless us to be fruitful in the field "all white and ready to harvest." 

I am grateful for all the prayers in my behalf. I am striving to continue to be a missionary. I love you all. Trust the Lord. 

Have a wonderful week.