"The
Lord needs valiant servants,
To do his work in the latter day,
Who follow the teachings of Jesus
And serve his people in a loving way.
I will be his servant
And keep my cov'nants valiantly.
I'll stand for truth. I'll stand for right.
The Lord can depend on me."
I Will Be Valiant, Children's Song Book
Feel
like you're going through the motions? Feel like no one loves you or is aware
of you? Well dear friends I'm here to tell you that this week I have been
reminded thousands of times that we are all precious and loved by our Heavenly
Father and Jesus Christ. They are more than aware of our situation and the
challenges and blessings we all have right now are precisely what we need, to
become who they need us to become!
This
week was a tough one for the whole PPM (name of our mission). I'm sure many of
you have already heard but just to catch everyone up to speed: Tuesday on
the way to transfers 4 sisters were hit by a bus, one died at the scene, two
were pretty hurt but are out of the hospital and resting now and the other one
is still in the hospital having surgeries for the internal problems and can't
currently speak. My heart and prayers go out to these sisters and their
families. It made me flash back to 7 months ago when me and two of my closest
friends were involved in an accident and what a humbling experience that was. I have a firm
testimony that Sister Wells is continuing being a valiant, strong missionary up
in heaven. You and I are still here today meaning the Lord needs more from us!
What are we doing with the life we have to live? I want to ask you all to do
two things:
1) Pray for the Wells family, and the other sisters that are
recovering. I have seen in the short 6 months that I've been out that prayers are
miracle workers. They all need them now more than ever
2) Take the time right now to stop and reflect on
what we could be doing more with our life. None of us know if today will be our
last day on this earth. How can we more fully use the time we've been given for
good?
Being
asked to be an STL still freaks me out but at the same time I know it's what I
am supposed to be doing right now. It's like the Lord kicked me in the pants or
umm..I guess skirt...? Ha, ha, and said "Sister McDonald, it's fine that you
don't feel qualified. Just love these girls, especially now when they need it
most and I'll help you out like I always do!" And I have seen so much help
this week. I love the sisters I get to watch over so much! I feel extremely
blessed to get to see my mission "momma" (Sister Hansen), my MTC
companion (Sister Campbell) and Sister Smith (who I served with in State
College)!!! We just need to get Sister Thorson up here and the 'fam' would be
complete. ;) There are so many other great Sisters that I can't wait to get to
know and meet. :) Thank you all for your love and support! Keep reaching out in love
to those around you and I promise you will be blessed.
I
know that this time here on Earth is the time to prepare to see God again. We
need to continually be striving to be better than we were yesterday. I know
that the atonement is real. Jesus Christ suffered for us and went through all
that he did so that he could know how to perfectly help each of us
individually. Turn to him. You are never too far gone. He loves you so much and
is proud of the efforts you make to come closer to him. Keep up the great
work!!
Love,
~Sister Kimber McDonald
Ponderize:
"Shall we not go on in so great a cause? Go forward and not backward.
Courage, brethren {and sisters}; and on, on to the victory!" ~ D&C
128:22
Quote:
"What areas of my life do I want to strengthen so that I can strengthen
others?"~ Elder Hales, Oct 2015
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