This week was really fun looking back and reading over my journal from one year ago. All throughout high school I was contemplating going on a mission. My heart had always desired to serve but i was so indecisive if that was actually a step I was going to take. After much wrestle in prayer It was an amazing feeling to walk into my bishops office and finally say "LETS DO THIS!" And let me tell yuh, this small step has made a huge impact in my life. Let me tell you what it's called ..pure happiness. I use to laugh when people would send me emails saying " wow, sister Rogers you look SOOO happy!" Those words would kind of replay in my head over and over and I would say to myself "but wasn't I always this happy? I mean, I look this happy in all my old pictures too." But the truth is..IVE NEVER BEEN HAPPIER! Come to think of it, I'm actually speechless..I'm trying to search for words to even begin to explain this beautiful feeling of joy. It's amazing what we can become when we let the Lord take us by the hand and teach us new things. It's amazing what kind of miracles we are blessed with when we are obedient to what He has asked us to do. It's amazing how we can know He loves us without even seeing Him, whether it be by the chills that run from head to toe and make the small hairs on arms stand or the indescribable peace that fills our souls after a prayer. He has refined me into a person I never knew I could become. If I had to sum up a few things I've learned so far on my mission it'd be that + God LOVES us. He is in the details + Laugh about your failures + if we succeed it's because He allowed us to succeed I've had many frustrations and success out here in New York and Ive absolutely loved every moment. It is all because of Him that we have success and if it doesn't work out it's because it wasn't in His timing...God has a plan for us!! I can testify of that. I can also testify of His son, our savior Jesus Christ ..that He lives. Oh what joy it is to know that He lives!! That he died for us and rose again. And because of that we NEVER have to walk in this life alone. (doesn't that just give you the chills?) He's holding your hand, let him guide you and teach you. HE IS THE WAY. #HALLELUJAH FIND HIM This week there will be a lot of changes! I'll be moving to Morristown and training! Here is my Address!! 506 Lindsley Dr. #2k Morristown NJ 07960 Have a great week and a happy Easter! xoxo
Hermana Rogers
