Called to Serve: 11 transfers down, 2 more to go!!

Hey Y'all!

I seriously cannot figure out how the time goes by so quickly. This transfer flew! It was a great transfer, and I am excited to reflect on the things that i have learned.

How my testimony has been strengthened:

A lot of change happened this transfer. I got a new companion, there were some new sisters in the zone, and i did a lot of things i have never done before. Like train at a Zone Conference. I have come to really rely on prayer and scripture study to receive answers. The glorious thing is that Heavenly Father knows exactly what we need. He has a plan for us, we just have to be ready and willing to adapt to that plan. Because i promise, Heavenly Father's plan is much greater than any plan i could make for myself. This transfer I have been able to trust in heavenly father's plan for me and take leaps of faith in order to do so. I am grateful also for priesthood blessings that provide clarity and heavenly help. My testimony is growing stronger and stronger each day. The word is being nourished daily, and that is what allows my testimony to grow.

What I have learned from my Companion:

Oh dear.... I just rally LOVE sister Jensen. She just has this great love for all people. She always finds the good in any situation. She also has the cutest personality. Her gospel knowledge amazes me. She will tell you that she isn't a good teacher. However, whenever she teaches, she teaches with such conviction. The spirit is always there to testify of the truthfulness of her words. She is strong willed and humble. She is always ready and willing to do the lord's will. She amazes me everyday. She has become such a great friend and has really taught me how to love people :)

Tender Mercies:

There are always so many of them! I am just very grateful for the spirit in this great work. We have found so many people that are ready and willing to change. They need the gospel so desperately. Heavenly Father is aware of them, and has led us to them. These prepared individuals learn so much so quickly!

Take Eli for example, he is pretty much teaching us when we have lessons with him. He is still on board for October 8th as his baptismal day. Chris is another one who never ceases to amaze. He is ready to quit smoking and is really excited for his baptismal date on October 22!!

Prayers have been answered in so many ways. My dear friend Sister Porter has been here to help cheer me up in times of stress. All the sisters in the zone are tremendous missionaries. Every exchange i went on, i learned something new. Its been great to learn from them. I have come to really love studying the gospel, in a way that prepares me to teach it to others. Heavenly Father has given me a glimpse of what he has in store for me and that is the greatest tender mercy of all.

This transfer has not been all sunshine and rainbows. Heavenly Father allows opposition and adversity to come into our lives because he knows we need to cultivate more faith. I am so grateful for the challenges of this transfer that have taught me so much. I know we have a loving Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ who knows us and will always be there to strengthen us in times of need and desperation. Prayer is such a gift. One that i take for granted way too often. I love to commune with our Father in Heaven and tell him all the things that are difficult and ask for ways that i can improve. The lord chastens whom he loves.

This week was so much fun. I got to see some people that i really missed and loved in Bonifay. I wish we had more time to see everyone, but we only had a couple of hours to visit. Woman's conference was fabulous as well!! The church is true yall!! :)

Have a blessed week! Remember who you are, and whose you are :)

Sister Melissa Jean Wood

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