This week rocked, like seriously it was the
bomb.diggity and I’m just giddy at the library to tell ya about it!! Every week
I’m flooded with increased understanding and joy and gratitude but for this
email I’ll share some specific things I’ve grown in testimony of this past
week.
1. “Honesty is the best policy” is TRUTH.
It’s kind of funny. Out here on a mission you grow so much in such limited time
that recognizing changes and improvements is crazy! I’ve never been so bold, so
clear, and so honest in my life. I forget! Was I like this pre-mishy? I
don’t know! But I know I am now haha and it’s blessed me, my companionship, my
zone, everything so much! Why beat around the bush? The Savior surely
didn’t sugar coat, He taught doctrine with so much love. In life,
especially in this day and age, we need valiant and honest people; people who
believe something with conviction and who will bring integrity to the table.
Through multiple experiences this week, I know that honest integrity will bring
about a change in your heart and the hearts of those you love.
2. Tide > cheap detergent. Just don’t even
attempt to save a couple bucks. Not worth it!
3. Helaman 3:35 defines my week. Look it up!
4. The Lord knows whose coming in and out
of our lives. He is perfectly aware of our needs and sends people our way to do
what He would do if He were here. One thing is for sure, He blessed me
with my companion, the Chase Family and President and Sister Harding. This week
I needed their love, counsel, and wisdom. I know that when we read that we can
be “instruments in God’s hands” we literally can! We can be and we can also
recognize others as such. Humility brings miracles! My pride detox has been a
continuous success! Hurray!
5. Chiptole in GA is a tender mercy and the
Camacho’s ordered some and we stuffed our faces, again! Goodness me, happiness
from home in a burrito!
6. Carrying my Book of Mormon with me everywhere
I go is the greatest, ever! It just makes me happier. Sounds silly but so
totally true! When I read and share itàI
grow in love for my Saviorà which makes me want to serve
othersà then I’m happy! The pattern of love then desire
to service and then total joy is real and the key is filling in the
first ingredient to kick start our love of God. It’s healthy to reflect on our
actions and ask ourselves, is this making me love God more? And if the answer
is no, then quit it! Whatever it is will only bring disappointment. I know that
the little actions we take will make all the difference in our entire attitude
and countenance.
7. The Lord requires
diligence, persistency and obedience. When we show Him we’re down to do His
will, miracles happen! Angel came to church yesterday. She even bore her
testimony! We’ve invited her to church probably a few hundred times and
yesterday was her day. Her day to finally feel like peace and love she desired
but fearfully withheld. My fortune at the best Latin/Asian restaurant in GA
said, “Every effort you’re making will ultimately pay off.” COOL, huh? I loved
it. Already glued in my smash book!
8. Going through 7
phones and numerous phone numbers in a month is quite the adventure. Phones don’t
swim and Sprint network is...accomidating..over time. ha!
All is well here in Georgia! Weather is still
madness but hey, I just love here!
Until next week,
Sister Avery Miyahara!
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