"In The Due Time [She] Shall Be Made"

I stood in the place where many years ago many saints had been baptised by the first missionaries in england. 
As i listened to the water rush down this stream and listened to the birds sings i couldnt help but find tears streaming down my face. 
The Spirit of love filled me in this moment as i remembered one of my favorite scriptures in the book of mormon. 

"And now it came to pass that all this was done in Mormon, yea, by the waters of Mormon, in the forest that was near the waters of Mormon; yea, the place of Mormon, the waters of Mormon, the forest of Mormon, how beautiful are they to the eyes of them who there came to the knowledge of their Redeemer; yea, and how blessed are they, for they shall sing to his praise forever."

For me, the same place that so many have come to know their saviour has become my sacred place. 

Humility has filled me this week. 
As i sat gathered together with the missionaries that have influenced me the most, i couldnt help but feel so much gratitude and love for my saviour that he has allowed me to take part in such a great cause. There were so many moments in that day i couldnt believe were real! It was a day where the spirit hit my heart in a way I have never felt before. 
I am amazed at how the saviour is molding me into who he needs me to be. And im grateful for the experiences i get to have because of who is helping me to become. 

A day where i was reassured why i stay here, with the lord, in his vineyard. 

As I have been an STL I have never prayed so hard for individuals in my life than i have for these missionaries in my mission. The weight i feel for trying to help them experience the saviour is heavy! But, i have been able to see the saviour work through me! 

I was able to go on my first exchange as an STL this week. And it was with beautiful Sister Slade. I felt honoured to be able to study for her and try my best to work with the saviour to create a day full of Him. 
I feel blessed that i was able to be there for her. She is someone who has brought me up out of my low places. And so to be able to give everything i could to help her feel the saviour humbled me! Her testimony is beautiful and has strengthened mine. 
I cant wait to experience this again and again with each sister! 

Theres so much i could write about this week. So many sacred experinces that i will never forget.  
All i really want to say is that the saviour has changed me. My heart is filled. The joy and love i have for this work is hard to describe. Im working on becoming a consecrated missionary. And at times it is hard, but the blessings i have seen come are priceless. 
I feel humble that that lord has chosen such an imperfect servant like me, to lead and to be led in his great work! 

I love you all! I pray for you! 
I hope you all have a beautiful week full of the Saviour! 

Sister B.










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