Come Unto Christ

WE ARE SET UP TO SUCCEED!!

We have so many resources available to us as members of the church.

However, the most important being the knowledge of the enabling power of 
the Atonement of Jesus Christ!!

This has been one of my favorite quotes of the week.

---General Conference Answers Questions---  (found on lds.org)

Q: "Why keep trying when I can't change certain things because it's just the way I am?"

A: "Once any of us conclude... 'That's just the way I am,' we give up our ability to change. We might as well raise the white flag, put down our weapons, concede the battle, and just surrender- any prospect of winning is lost. While some of us may think that does not describe us, perhaps every one of us demonstrates by at least one or two bad habits, 
'That's just the way I am.' ....WHO WE ARE IS NOT WHO WE CAN BECOME...

Christ's Atonement gives every one of us- no matter our weaknesses, our frailties, our additions- the ability to change.

We meet with the hope that our future, no matter our history, can be better.

When we have REAL INTENT to change, the Spirit has full access to our hearts and minds."

This week was incredible!!

We are so privileged to be teaching member referrals!

They are trusting "the missionaries" with their friends!

Missionary work hastens as the missionaries and members work together.

I have such a strong testimony of that now because I have seen it happen!

It can be a lot of pressure, but as we turn it over to the Lord- miracles are happening. I can tell you right now teaching has been such a beautiful experience. As we prepare lesson plans and do our part to study,

the words that we need to say flow into our minds.

I had always heard missionaries say this- but actually experiencing it? Wow.

My heart is just overflowing with gratitude that the Lord trusts me enough to serve in this ward.

There were 4 not-as-active sisters who attended church yesterday!

I have never felt such joy as I did seeing them at church!! 
These really are our brothers and sisters!!
As a missionary you are able to see into these people's lives and realize that everyone has such difficulties to overcome.  As we take the sacrament & Come unto Christ our hearts can be healed, we can have renewed strength and we can become more Christlike! 

I LOVE YOU ALL!
HAVE A HAPPY WEEK!!

Steadfast & Immovable in Christ!

Love,
Sister Osmond