This last week I have come to realize new things on how to be effective as a missionary.
But, as every single missionary does, I was starting to feel worn down...
I am trying the best I know how to be able to be the best missionary. Truly!
At times, I was feeling stress by the fact that I have great responsibility on my shoulders and I am not living up to it. I feel sort of like 2 Nephi 4. I want sooooooooo badly to follow God--His commands for my personal ministry among the people, and to not give in to the natural man.
I am trying everyday to stretch and grow and do more. And, I will follow Nephi!
"Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul."
"Do not slacken my strength because of mine afflictions."
"Wilt thou make me that I may shake at the appearance of sin?"
"Wilt thou make my path straight before me!"
I really want to have breakthroughs with those I work with, and, so I will listen to the promptings given to me and not let the adversary plant a single seed of fear in my heart. When, learn to listen to the right voice I will become the exact type of person he needs me to be. And when we all learn to rely on Him we can be unified and one, for higher and more wonderful purpose.
I will listen and devote myself to what is asked of me from my leaders on Earth and on high!
I know for certain that I am not perfect, but through Christ, I am made spotless.
"32 Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness; and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is His grace sufficient for you, that by His grace ye may be perfect in Christ; and if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God." Moroni 10
I need to forget myself, and go to work!!! I need to think and act only for the benefit of those I serve here in Korea. And I hope that my focusing and giving my all will bring the heat I need to grow and be molded in the hands of God!! Bring the friction through working your hardest for your purpose, and let the Spirit of God shape us by heading it's every word during the struggle! For it is by the Spirit we achieve the Victory worth receiving. This is His plan, to find and follow His principles in order to receive!
I am accountable to you!!!
Until next week :)
On our way to the temple! The graffiti art reminds me of Sam's mission.
Our district always makes missionary work FUN! Because that is the way it is meant to be!
The Temple!
I am still with my trainer in the 3rd transfer. I guess I didn't learn what I need to in the 1st two transfers with him. ;p Love him!
There Koreans are very artistic. I am always looking at the art and architecture in the subways and out and about.
Center Entrance.
They put so much detail in to every aspect!!!
Elder Lowe Really loved the war vehicles!! It was interesting to see how the different nations varied. And, I spent a good amount of time trying to learn new vocab from the information boards, while Elder Lowe was in AWE. I love KOREAN!
Replica of Turtle Boat.
Their old weapons were different and cool looking
Missionaries in Korea!! We love you!
I got surprised with a late Christmas present from the Relief Society of my beloved ward! THANK YOU! I was surprised at all the things they fit in that small package! Just what I needed!!!!!!
An elder, whom I perceive to be Elder Remington, left this hidden in our old phone. The message is in Korean pronunciation, but is very English.
It goes something like this. Hello (in low form) Elder Alder! Yuu Ahrl Da Beh Suh Tuh (Missionary) Eh Boh!
In other words: Hello Elder Alger! You are the best Missionary ever!
Thank you, Elder Remington!!!!!!
Just a Sunday night meal with great members!! (I have never tried apples and crab together in a salad up until now)
Korean Couple Factoid! The couples here in Korea are always trying to be very romantic (and display it). If anyone on the streets are matching then they are a couple! And, you see a lot of them! So we always say to them in a Korean Pronunciation "Best Couple". And that almost every time gets them worked up, flattered, and laughing!
Our district always makes missionary work FUN! Because that is the way it is meant to be!
The Temple!
I am still with my trainer in the 3rd transfer. I guess I didn't learn what I need to in the 1st two transfers with him. ;p Love him!
There Koreans are very artistic. I am always looking at the art and architecture in the subways and out and about.
Pictures never capture the greatness of the first person experience.
The next few pictures are of the museum we went to. It was very touching to learn about Koreans' history (Wars). (American Soldier holding up a Korean)
Inside the same Structure
Center Entrance.
J(o)uhn Jaeng Key Nyo Gwan) War museum
They put so much detail in to every aspect!!!
Elder Lowe Really loved the war vehicles!! It was interesting to see how the different nations varied. And, I spent a good amount of time trying to learn new vocab from the information boards, while Elder Lowe was in AWE. I love KOREAN!
We finally got inside! It had more # for the Korean war and a lot about the Ancient Wars
Replica of Turtle Boat.
Art of War on Water
Their old weapons were different and cool looking
Missionaries in Korea!! We love you!
I got surprised with a late Christmas present from the Relief Society of my beloved ward! THANK YOU! I was surprised at all the things they fit in that small package! Just what I needed!!!!!!
The members are so kind to take us out! 김희정 (Kim he juhng) and 정도원 (Juhng Dough Woahn)
An elder, whom I perceive to be Elder Remington, left this hidden in our old phone. The message is in Korean pronunciation, but is very English.
It goes something like this. Hello (in low form) Elder Alder! Yuu Ahrl Da Beh Suh Tuh (Missionary) Eh Boh!
In other words: Hello Elder Alger! You are the best Missionary ever!
Thank you, Elder Remington!!!!!!
Just a Sunday night meal with great members!! (I have never tried apples and crab together in a salad up until now)
Korean Couple Factoid! The couples here in Korea are always trying to be very romantic (and display it). If anyone on the streets are matching then they are a couple! And, you see a lot of them! So we always say to them in a Korean Pronunciation "Best Couple". And that almost every time gets them worked up, flattered, and laughing!
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