We are Disciples of Christ

Hi Family!!!

Man, another email where time is just NOT on my side. Thank you for the letters and pictures that I received. I surely love you guys. And even a year into the mission... letters still make my week every time. I’m glad to hear that everyone is enjoying the summer. Can’t believe that August is almost here! Wow, didn’t that fly by!

"He aqui, soy discipulo de Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios. He sido llamado por el para declarar su palabra entre los de su pueblo a fin de que alcancen la vida eterna." 3 Nefi 5:13 

This scripture was the theme of my week. Its the theme of our mission. And it sure gave me energy during those times where I felt like I had none left. I am a disciple. THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS SUPPOSED TO BE EASY. Thinking back over my week... it was a hard one. Hard, missionary work wise. Hard because Satan knows that every time we see miracles, he has to enter with his wrecking ball and cause all sorts of disappointments. That’s his goal and purpose.. and I don’t like that. But what gives me strength is knowing MY goal and purpose, and that if I am on the Lord’s team, I can’t fail. Spiritually, this week, I was so strengthened and supported, which makes all the hard easier to bear. Easier to see it with faith.

First of all, we were out of our sector A LOT this week. Almost every single day we had to travel to Quito for some sort of meeting. I think it was every single day but one. Which means we barely got any studies this week... Sad, sad because they’re my favorite part of each day. But we did have lots of reunions and uplifting messages. 

One thing I have to say.... I love my new president. He is one of the most inspired men that I have ever seen. Every time he stands up to speak, we all pay attention to every single word, and we learn so much. He doesn’t use notes, he doesn’t have a designed outline, he just says what the spirit tells him to, which means that its exactly what we need to hear. This week he talked a lot about 2 main things. Discipleship and trust. Our goal as a mission is to become disciples, not just servants or missionaries, but DISCIPLES who serve and teach about the Lord because we LOVE him. He focuses a lot on the SPIRIT of the law and that first and foremost, we should always teach the PRINCIPLE before we say the what. The principle of obeying because we want to follow Christ. He’s also told us this week that he has lots of trust and confidence in us. He has changed a few of the rules because he wants to help us to become agents of ourselves. Responsible. Obedient. Something that he said was.... One can’t choose to become consecrated if he’s never given the chance. So he’s giving us the chance.. And we as missionaries respect him so much.

Hermanas

I still am LOVING my time with Hermana Herman. She is one of my best friends that I’ve had on my mission. Together we had lots of disappointments... The sister that I talked about last week who accepted baptism and attended church, we found out Saturday morning that she moved to the other side of the country. There were also many people who never answered their phones or don’t want to listen to us anymore. Lots of appointments fell through, some of our busses got lost and took a two hour detour. But..... luckily, we know that the Lord is a God of Miracles. Luckily we’ve read this scripture in 3 Nephi 5 almost 50 times this week so we know that we are the Saviors disciples. Luckily we know that Heavenly Father is ALWAYS on the other side of our prayers. I have learned a lot from her and her happiness and faith.

We’re excited to see the blessings that the Lord gives us this week. To quote Luke... as long as were worthy and obedient, the Lord will help us with the rest :) (Thanks Elder Yorgason for your wise and encouraging words) I’m praying for you lots and lots. Thank you for your support and love.

Hermana Yorgason