Hermana Miranda Madsen: ¡Necesitamos ayuda!

{We need help!}

This week was packed! We had so many appointments planned! Of course the majority of them weren't home or failed us, but that put us in the right place at the right time to meet some of God's chosen children. That is something I learned in our district meeting, that really we plan according to where we need to be, where we can find the people ready for the gospel.

But I learned how true that was when my companion applied it. When we arrived at empty houses, she thought of how we could contact people in that area. She is really awesome. I am learning so much from her!

So just so all of you know, this work is not easy. But I find new reasons everyday to be out here. We finally got a copy of all the conference talks from April so I was reading David A. Bednar's talk from priesthood session about missionaries. I love that he said we are called to the work, not to a place. Yes, there are certain people waiting specifically for each missionary, who need something they have. This week I wasn't feeling like I was making much of a difference here, like anyone could do what I was doing. Then I realized that anyone really could do what I was doing, but I have the privilege to do it. I could be serving in other areas, but I am here. I am called to open my mouth at all times and in all places. Wherever I am placed, God just wants me to invite everyone to come unto Christ. But not only am I called to do this on the mission, but forever.

As members we made a covenant to stand as witnesses at ALL TIMES. I only hope I can have the same motivation to be a representative of Christ when I get home. I know it is not going to be super easy, and I know it isn't easy for all of you right now, but I also know that God doesn't ask impossible things of us.

So stand up as a witness of Him this week. Whatever that means to you =)