One Needful Thing

 Hello, friends!

This week was a wild week. So many things happened. It might have been the busiest week of my whole mission. I felt so many different emotions, but I am so grateful that I got to serve God!

First, I got to feel so much joy as we got to serve and help people! 

As we were setting our goals last week, our ZL’s challenged us to double our finding goals. I was actually a little annoyed. My companion and I had already set goals that would stretch us. I love setting high goals, but I don’t want to “find” simply for a number. I want to find people who are prepared and want to hear our message. Therefore, their request seemed a little unreachable!

However, we followed their instructions and doubled our goals. As the week progressed, we saw so many miracles as we were able to find one person after another! We were able to reach and surpass our goal! It was a complete miracle and a bit humbling. I am grateful to see God’s hand in our work in being able to reach our goal, but more importantly, help people come unto Christ.

Also, this week, I got to participate in two different exchanges. I got to work with Sister Fusitu’a on Tuesday and Sister Iseu on Wednesday! They are both amazing missionaries. It was fun to work with them and see their desire and faith in the work.

Another miracle is that Sister Marisa and Tatay June from my last area were baptized this week! They were absolutely glowing when I talked to them! Sister Marisa is the person who introduced us to her sister, Maricel, who was also baptized a few weeks ago along with their other sister and mom. Their family is amazing, and I am so excited for all of them! I am so grateful that I was able to talk to them and share in their very special day!

Speaking of baptisms, please keep Sister Marjorie in your prayers this week, she was supposed to be baptized last week, but had a family emergency. We are looking forward to her baptism this week!

Not every moment of this week was filled with joy, however. We woke up on Friday morning to the tragic news that one of our recent converts had passed away. It was very sudden and very hard to take in. I can’t tell you how difficult and sad it was to receive this news. However, as we went to visit her family, I was filled with peace. Nanay Wilma was so strong in the gospel. She loved and treasured the sacrament. She was so excited to go to the temple. I am so grateful that she accepted the gospel here on the earth! I am so excited to see her again one day. I know that God’s plan is perfect, and this is not the end. I am grateful for the reassurance and peace that this knowledge gives me. I remember learning this lesson so many years ago with my uncle’s passing.

This week had a lot of ups and downs. We smiled a lot and cried a lot. I am grateful for all the experiences that I had and the opportunities that helped me come closer to Christ. 

As we ran from place to place to place this week, I felt a little overwhelmed. I felt like I needed to do all the things. I needed to help the sisters during exchanges. I needed to figure out a way for Sister Marjorie to be baptized. I needed to find people. I needed to help our friends all come to church, and then the passing of our friend, etc.…it was exhausting! By the end of the week, I was happy, but a little stressed still!

As I was doing my personal study on Sunday, I felt inspired to read a talk that my sister sent me a while ago called: “One Thing Needful” by Patricia Holland. 

In it, she talked about a time that she felt completely overwhelmed and turned to God for help. As she prayed and pondered, this is the response that she got:

“You don’t have to worry over so many things. The one thing that is needful—the only thing that is truly needful—is to keep your eyes toward the sun—my Son.”

I loved this. In the business of this week, I had gotten a little lost. I was worried about a lot of things, but I had lost my focus. I needed to focus on the Lord. I needed to see His light. He can help me through it all if I turn to Him.

The world we live in is hard! We have a lot of things that demand our time and attention. We must balance working, going to school, taking care of kids, and all the other things of everyday life. It can be overwhelming. But if we focus on Jesus Christ, He will help us accomplish all the things. He is the One needful thing in our lives.

This week was full of growth. I love being tired as a missionary because it means I was able to give my all. The work is good. I love the Lord.

I hope you all have a great week!

The Church is true, God loves you!
Be happy, Be brave, Be smart,
Love,
Sister Miller