Monday, February 27, 2017

IM 20!!

I'M 20
This week was crazy. We saw so many miracles despite the changes in what we planned. Turns out that Jennifer did not get baptized on Saturday. She still wants to be baptized but she needs more time to make this commitment. We have been visiting Jennifer every single day to help her feel the spirit and strengthen her testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. She didn't feel like coming to church this Sunday but she came! I'm so grateful for what she told us afterward. She said that this Sunday was one of her best experiences at church that she ever had! Jennifer said she felt the love from every member and she felt the spirit so strong. We had the opportunity to teach Relief Society this Sunday and we kinda put Jennifer on the spot. We called her up to sit in a chair and we tried to lift her up (literally). Then we called up the relief society presidency, then all of the sisters to help us lift her up high in the air. We taught them that we need the help of every member! President Thomas S. Monson said that "Now is the time for members and missionaries to come together." Rylee also came to church and although she was very nervous and overwhelmed, she LOVED it. She leaned over to me and Sister Duering saying, "Sisters, I am so happy!" The gospel brings joy!
Thank you for all the birthday wishes! It has been a great!
I know that the gospel can heal us. Jesus Christ is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. If we are ever feeling unhappy, stressed, or alone, CALL UPON THE LORD. Prayer is real. If you pray for desire, keep the commandments, pray for inspiration, and COURAGEOUSLY ACT...to share the gospel, you will see miracles. It is so important to share our light with others. There are others out there who truly need the gospel. Reach out to them!! Share the joy that you feel with them. I testify that Joseph Smith was a prophet who did in fact see God the Father and Jesus Christ. He got on his knees and prayed out loud. He took a simple step of faith, he courageously acted. I know that we can do the same thing. We are loved. We are children of God. We can make a difference.
Remember to:
PRAY FOR DESIRE
KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS
PRAY FOR INSPIRATION
COURAGEOUSLY ACT
I love you all.
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Sister Alexis Skabelund
451 W Bobier Dr
Vista CA 92083-1906
United States



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