Breinholt, Bella P

"It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." A phrase that has now become sacred words to me.  Oh what a fearful thing this is.  Putting everything into the hands of the Living God.  There came a moment where i was sitting in MLC. For a moment I had these pictures running through my mind of everything that had happened in my life to get me sat in that chair. Sitting amoung fellow servants of the Lord. Discussing the work of the Almighty God.  The joy. The sadness. The accomplishments. The failures.  The love.  The heartbreak.  All of it.  You know, "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." At times it is fear that holds us back from God's greatest miracles.  I've seen that.  At times i still fear.  Over the last 11 months everything that i have ever planned for my life has changed.  Nothing has gone to my plan.  And that scares me.  But, i think there is a lesson to be lear...

What a joyous week it has been! The spirit has filled my heart and soul with so much light and love. As the weeks go by, my love for this work grows more and more. The weight seems to be so present as i go out and see so many who need the message of safety and security. I just want them all to be enveloped in the arms of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ!  Covenants have struck me in a whole new way this week. Never before have i been so aware of the covenants I have made. I'm so grateful for that bond. The thought of being forever bound to my Heavenly Father and Saviour is priceless. How could i not want to do everything and anything to help my brothers and sisters have that same bond? I began to think of the covenant as a yoke. As Christ says, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden i...

And there it goes! I'm in a new place with new people and a new companion! My heart is full of love! I just love being a missionary  Preston is so beautiful.  I'm surrounded by green and hills.  The people are lovely and have the most beautiful stories of change.  I absolutely adore my new companion Sister Rasmussen. She is strong and diligent! I feel so blessed that the Lord has allowed our paths to cross for a small moment!  This area is different than all the others i have served in. I've been able to really think about what the Lord needs me to do here.  As i was studying the Book of Mormon this week i recognised a trend that i never have before.  Throughout the Book of Mormon we read about these weak places. These places of struggle, hurt, and war. At times these people didn't know what else to do, no where else to turn.  But, despite it all, we see within every weak place the Lord grants an opportunity for change. And all it took was one. On...