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This has been a great week, a lot of things
happened, but nothing at the same time. It’s just crazy how time flies. Well, I
had the opportunity to go on a division with another sister in the zone, which
was really fun. Sister Cordner is from Utah and we just had a great time talking
about Disneyland, movies, the language, and everything. It’s great to talk with
someone from your own country every once in a while. We also had another meeting
with the President where I got to see a bunch of old friends again! I just love
missionaries! AND I finally got some Liahonas and the one from General
Conference. I am so excited to read all of it. I am so grateful for living
prophets and apostles that tell us what we need to know in our day and age.
Heavenly Father loves all of us!
Speaking of love, I wanted to talk a little bit
about it. I was getting super down this week, thinking about home a little too
much maybe, or thinking about all the ways that I have failed, and things that
I need to do better. Something amazing happened though, as it always does. I
remembered/felt that Heavenly Father still loves me. I can feel His love as I look
at a beautiful sunrise, as I sing "How Firm a Foundation," or read
the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Even though I am not perfect, He loves me. My
Savior loves me. He knows me, and is there to take away my pains and sorrows.
I loved President Uchtdorf’s talk this conference, “The
Gift of Grace.” I finally understood something about the Atonement: The Savior already
died for my sins, and paid for my sorrows. The Grace of God has already saved
me, so I don’t need to worry about that. The important part now is if I have
been changed by grace. President Uchtdorf tells us that we keep the
commandments of God because we love
Him. So that is all I need to worry about. I just have to keep moving forward
and doing my best. I love the Lord, so I will do the best I can to follow Him
and do what He asks. I won’t be perfect, but as long as I get back up when I
fall, it will be enough. Always remember the love God has for you. It can
change your life if you let it.
Have a fantastic week!
Sister Berry
