One Month Has Flown

IT'S BEEN ONE MONTH ON FRIDAY. The time has flown by faster than The Flash.
(I hope Freestone appreciates that reference)
The MTC has been great. Honestly, I cannot even express how much it has
taught me and humbled me. First off, prayers would be appreciated for
Friday because our district is doing an English fast and can ONLY speak
Cantonese. I was also made the Sister Training LEader this week, so pray
that I will be able to fulfill my calling well and that our district won't
feel homesick.
-We had a devotional on Sunday for Pioneer day by the Nashville Tribute
Band. *look them up! Especially the 'mission song' -you will cry. We were
able to sing a few songs with them, and it was one of those moments that
you try to capture so you can look back on it the rest of your life. Just
imagine sitting in a room with over 2,000 missionaries singing uplifting
songs about missionary work and pioneers. A member of the band asked how
many of us how pioneer blood and at least 3/4 raised their hands. Their
sacrifice was worth it.
-Our lessons and meetings on Sunday were about Faith in Jesus Christ's
Atonement. Our district meeting was so powerful. I don't think the spirit
has ever testified so strongly to me of the power and reality of the
Atonement. I could literally feel the presence of angels in the room. "The
Spirit cannot be restrained when pure testimony is shared." Our Branch
President said, "He saw you in the garden, and under excruciating agony,
said "For her I will." and he shed blood for you." The Atonement is so
personal. "For Golda I will."
I know Christ died for us. He did everything for us. He is the center of
this church, and desires to be the center of our lives. "All other
principles of the gospel are appendages of the Atonement of Jesus Christ."
-Joseph Smith
-A speaker last night told a story of preaching in France. His young son
said "If you want to know the truth about Joseph Smith, pray to God, He was
there!" hahahaha
Joseph Smith did see the Father and the Son in the flesh. I know he did. We
can all know for ourselves the truth of the restored gospel-what a
blessing. Personal revelation is vital to this church and to our
testimonies.
-"Perfect love casteth off all fear." Even though Cantonese is
intimidating, and I cannot teach a perfect lesson, or really explain well
what grace is in Chinese, I am striving to have love. CHARITY NEVER
FAILETH! Believe that Christ's grace is sufficient for YOU. Because it is.
-The gospel is simple. It really really is. If it wasn't, teenagers would
not be baptizing people in a language they have learned for only a few
weeks. The Spirit is the ultimate teacher and testifier of truth.
I love you all and want you to know that I know this is true. The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true. Jesus Christ was not perfect
because he converted everyone around him, in fact those surrounding him
rejected and killed him. He was perfect because he consistently chose
charity. His character became charitable. He loved everyone,
unconditionally. I know as we strive to follow his example (through reading
his words, remembering our covenants, and praying sincerely) the conditions
we set as sinners and mortals for not loving EVERYONE, will diminish. They
will disappear as we come to understand our divine potential and are
blessed by Heavenly Father to see his children as they really are. They are
our brothers and sisters. Charity is a spiritual gift Jesus Christ is eager
to bestow upon us if we ask. Thank you mom and dad for teaching me that,
and thank you everyone for the prayers and love! Ngoh ngoi leihdeih!!!!

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*Sister Dopp