October 07, 2013~ First Conference from the Mission

General e-mail: 

So, general conference was pretty awesome! Goodness, missionary work was really emphasized, along with making sure we have a testimony NOW, not relying on others to get one for us, being worthy to serve God NOW, that the women need to be strong, and the men need to be worthy. Us missionaries get the feeling something big is going to happen soon. Holy Cow. So intense! I really wish I could hop online and watch them again. We need to wait for the Ensign to come out so we can re-read the talks. Unfortunately, none of our investigators came. So many of their questions were answered. If they had been there, it would have helped them so much! Maybe next time. Oh, the next time Conference comes, I will have been out for 7 to 8 months. Weird!

So, the mission can be very tough, so I started to keep a gratitude journal. At first, it was hard to think of things, but suddenly, the ideas just started flowing! There is so much to be happy about! And when trials hit-as long as we are being completely obedient to God-the trials are for our benefit. With the Lords help, we gain so much knowledge, gain experience,
and truly understand what we have, giving us more gratitude. As long as we have God on our side, a trail shouldn't be feared, we should look forward to what we will learn from it, and seek all the good that is around us as we face the hard times. All will be well!

What a wonderful time it is to be here on earth, to be serving God, becoming stronger, and helping others. We are all so blessed. It is getting scarier in this world, but we have God on our side. Righteousness is more powerful than wickedness. All will be well. :)

Love, Sister Tayla Wells