Missionary Updates

I FINISHED THE BOOK OF MORMON!!! This was my quickest time reading it thru. I have come closer to Christ through this book. I have received a knowledge of Him, of His gospel, His doctrine, His character. I prayed to know if this book is true. The Holy Ghost doesn't need to profoundly declare it to me. It just continues to confirm the truths that lie on these pages; the truths that speak to my heart. Simply and plainly, my testimony is further strengthened. 

I started reading this time with the intent of hitting cover to cover before I started my mission. Haaaa that did not happen BUT God's hand was definitely still in the retrospect.

That book is seriously so powerful. Even the act of devoting an hour each day to read it has changed my life. I feel not only more knowledgeable on the Doctrine of Christ and the stories of the BOM, but I feel more converted. They were right in primary, it really is the little things. Once again I see how God brings forth His purposes through imperfect efforts. 

He also acknowledges, accepts, and appreciates these imperfect efforts. Intentionality will always outweigh perfection in His eyes. If our desires are there, and our desires are pure, He sees that. 

We can't only strive for testimony, but for conversion. A testimony is when we know or believe things to be true, but conversion is when we diligently live, act, and love according to that knowledge or belief. A testimony leads to conversion. But... a testimony can be lost, weakened, or forgotten. A testimony alone will never be enough. We need to LIVE what we know and EMBODY what we believe. 

Just want to testify that this book is true! This Church is true! I love it more every day. 

I love you all! Our Savior loves you more!

So blessed to wear His name on my heart,

💓 Hna Nelson