August 29, 2011

Hi Everyone,

This is what has been on my mind the last few days:

"Are we loosing our desire to do evil when we hear His voice and do it His way instead of the world’s way?" -Intense right?

Why is it so much easier to be in the world and not of it?

Life is not easy. It never has been and it never will be. Being a missionary doesn't change that. Although I am much happier than I have ever been, life as a missionary seems to be 20 times harder. I am more challenged, tried, stretched and tested. But it’s teaching me to become more humble, patient, loving and willing.

Our early morning training on Thursday was about the one person who is and was so much more than any of us ever will be. Our Savior is the perfect definition of more.

The zone leaders asked us this one simple question, "Why do you want to become like Jesus Christ?" That has made me thoughtful these last few days. Why do I want to be like Him? Why do any of us want to be like Him? Why not? He died for me; Sister Makenzie Hall. He is my Savior and I am His daughter. We all need someone to look up to and what a better example than Him?

I would encourage all of you to look up the 'Reflections of Christ' slide show; it can be found on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=reflections+of+christ&aq=f

I know that I have a very, very long way to go. But I continue to find comfort in 2 Nephi 32:20 "Wherefore ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope and love of God and all men. Wherefore, If ye shall press forward feasting upon the words of Christ and endure to the end, behold thus saith the Father, ye shall have eternal life." What greater blessing can we receive?

My faith is a choice. It is my choice. I have hope for the future. I have faith that I am doing what I need to. I may not have complete unwavering faith but I will continue to choose to walk in the light of the Savior. I choose to allow Him to be in my life.

I am so grateful to be on a mission. It has and is shaping me into the person I hope to become. I am eternally grateful for my Savior and for His love for each of us. I’m grateful we are able to use the greatest gift of all (the Atonement) in our lives. I am so privileged to be serving in the Independence Missouri Mission.

I love you all. Thank you for your examples, love and support. Your letters and emails mean the world.

Love you. Be safe.

Sister Kenz