Chapter 54: Love You All

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great week!

This past week, we had Zone Conference with Elder Peter Johnson and his wife. They are so amazing, and they had such a wonderful spirit about them. They shared such wonderful things, and I learned so much. One of my favorite things that they said was actually a question that they posed to each one of us. They asked, " What will you do if you had more faith?" It really got me thinking about the things that I would do if I had more faith in my Savior, and how that is where I want to be right now. I want to be doing those things that will show my faith in Jesus Christ. It was such a faith building day with them, and I will always remember it. 

On Saturday, we got to go on exchanges! I went with Sister Gray and Hermana Liechty in Maplewood/ASL. It was so much fun! We went finding at a farmers market, and we got to talk with a lot of really cool people and give away some Jesus pass along cards. We also got some really good free samples of caramel, toffee, and figs. Then, when we were knocking, we found these two Spanish friends that Hermana Liechty was able to talk to, and one of them came to church on Sunday! It was such a miracle! It was such a fun day, and I learned a lot from Hermana Liechty and Sister Gray.

Weekly Jimmy update: He had a rough week at the beginning and was blaming God for a lot of his problems. We tried to help him understand that those thoughts were coming from the adversary. When we went back a few days later, he said that he had a long talk with God and he really wants to change and continue towards baptism. We were so glad that he was able to have a change of heart. 

Spiritual Thought: Yesterday, I felt inspired to listen to Brad Wilcox's BYU Devotional, "His Grace is Sufficient". As I listened to his words, they really resonated with me, and I could feel the love of my Savior. I am so grateful for Jesus Christ and for His grace. I want to invite each one of you to read or listen to his devotional, and I know that as you do, you will feel of the Spirit and feel closer to Christ. 

I hope that you all have a great week! And happy almost October! Love you all!! 

Love, 
- Sister Willie

Pictures: 
- Sister Gray, Me, and Hermana Liechty 
- P-day floor picnic
- Exchanges
- Moving
- Beaverton Zone




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