In the Lord's Service

Zone Activity Lua

Nine month mark with my class.

This was after we finished assigning the majority of assignments.

Hello there,

I have been in the Lord's service for 9 months! It feels like I've always been a missionary on Temple Square but it also feels like I just got here. I thought it would be fun to share some reflections. But first, let me give you a quick update of the week.

Last Monday we had a zone activity with a luau theme. It was so fun! We all dressed up, had flower necklaces and ate yummy food. It was good to get to know the sisters more. I'm so thankful to be in such a diverse mission. It's interesting to learn about the different cultures from all over the world. I am especially grateful when I realize I most likely wouldn't have met these sisters if I never served a mission.

I've been in touch with a sweet lady from Colorado. Her convert sister referred her and we've been in touch weekly ever since I called her in the beginning of April. She had an appointment to meet with missionaries last Wednesday so I haven't talked to her since then, but she wants to be baptized and have the the restored gospel in her life. She found "Once I Was a Beehive" on netflix and she tells me how much she loves it. I've never seen it but she tells me I have to. How cute is that? 

After we talked about the Plan of Salvation I asked her something like, "What did you feel as we've been talking about what God's plan is?" She said she felt happy and peace and excitement to keep on learning. It's been a blessing to be a part of someone's experience as they learn about the gospel for the first time. She has been prepared by the Lord, I know that to be true. If I've gained a testimony of anything it's that I am only a tool in God's hands to bring this gospel to His children. I know that I promised to serve God in the premortal life and I want to keep that promise.

When I think back to when I entered the MTC I wonder what I really thought I was doing. I know I was thinking I was going to share the gospel with everyone, but I had no idea what the details of that would look like on a day to day basis. I'll be honest, sometimes it is really hard. But if it isn't hard am I really becoming who God intends me to be? Something I have gained a strong testimony of is trials shape us and bring us closer to God, and that is where I want to be.

I just love everything about serving a mission. It brings joy! I feel so blessed to be in the Lord's service and to bring this joy to others. You can't experience all the blessings God has to offer without His restored gospel! We are so blessed! 

I love you all! 

xoxoxo,

Sister Butler

Line of The Week:

Sister Yoshida: Are you okay?

Sister Butler: No, I haven't heard from some of my younger siblings for weeks!!!

Just kidding! I'm just trying to guilt trip!