I love the Lord and His gospel like you do! I have a new favorite hymn.
Well, I have a new favorite hymn! It is hymn 36 in Ukrainian. I remembered what it is called in English this morning: "How Firm a Foundation!" I love the 3rd verse.
"Fear not, I am with thee
so be not dismayed,
for I am your God and will still give the aid;
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand
upheld by my righteous omnipotent hand."
That's what I can remember anyways! Isn't it beautiful. I then looked up the scripture in Isaiah 41:10 (I think that is the correct reference) and had a fun time reading this and other similar verses! I love the scriptures. I love our Heavenly Father and His continuous support and love for us! Other verses: I read D&C 68:6. Heavenly Father wants us to be of good cheer! Why? Because, as I learned in Matthew 9:2 and Ivan (John) 16:33, Christ has atoned for us! Christ has overcome the world for us! He will forgive us of our sins - like he healed the man with palsy. He will heal us! That is something to rejoice about!
This morning during companionship study, Sister Robinson shared with me her study from this morning from the Book of Morning. As she talked about the things she learned from the Book of Mormon there was a verse we both found significant. It was in 2 Nephi 28 or 29. It says that the Lord will command the Children of Judah to write and the children of Nephi...and other lost tribes. I realized just how special the Book of Mormon is. It is one of the first records that we have received! It was found! (of course there was much inspiration and divine intervention - but why should there not be? - it is the work of the Lord!)
I don't understand how hard it is for the world to accept a book? The Lord is so perfect and so vast. He cares for the whole world! He has always reached out.
I write about the special moments in my life that are sacred for me. Is it a wonder that they did anciently as well? Wouldn't it be a blessing to find more of those records? Well, we have one - the bible! And, that was miraculously preserved! But, could it possibly be all? I don't know how many pages are in the English bible, and someone may be offend when I say that even 5000 pages are not enough to tell me about my Father in Heaven. (Is this embarrassing: Jane Austen's collected works might exceed that of the bible (disclaimer: I have not read anything by Jane Austen in over a year; therefore, I am no longer an expert) (Oh, and the word expert probably would be better stated as obsessed) However, I also understand the fact that if God was going to give us only 5 pages to tell us about Him - then, that is enough. But, I know that He loves us! I would be happy with five! Although, I am ever so very grateful for the perfect love of God and Jesus Christ. They reach out to us! They want us to enjoy our lives and they want us to enjoy it so that we can return to Him! He wants to help us! To help us we have received more! More of everything! And that means more knowledge. The Book of Mormon just isn't a book. It is truly another testament of Jesus Christ! It is a record sacredly preserved and directed by the Lord to bless our lives! I have read it many times and I know that it is true!
Well, that was a fun tangent! Those are just my thoughts this morning! I love this gospel! Even when it is hard for people to understand. And even when they understand, but don't want to change! Well, that is also frustrating!
So, what do you want to know about Ukraine this week?
Here is the latest in my life. My beautiful companion Sister Robinson received a transfer. I'm sad. (how do you spell bummed for future reference...and where in the world did that word come from?)
I didn't think they would, since we will be going back to Kiev in 3 weeks again anyways. However, We are going to Kiev on Wednesday. It will be an all night train! We have a lot of work to do. We are still trying to find those who are willing to change their life and accept the gospel! I am always reminded of the rich man who asked God how to enter Heaven. His life wasn't bad. Apparently he was living the law. But, there was more that could have helped him really come unto Christ! He wasn't ready for it. It is quite sad and frustrating when those we are working with just aren't ready to really come unto Christ. They are grateful for the new understanding we have given them, but that was enough.
Enough?
There is never enough!
So, we keep working and keep trying!
We have a temple! It is beautiful! I am excited to see it again this week!
Oh, I have a birthday soon! Crazy. I am so old. I feel even older when Sister Robinson complains about her birthday! She will be 22. Is it a big package? It is probably going to be expensive. Hmmm, it should be fine...I might even get it for my birthday. If you have a good relationship with customs! Put some Christ stickers on the outside, and say that it is missionary supplies. Hey, I don't want sweets. Well, I'd love them, but I don't need them. However, you could send me wheat thins - or something cute!
Congratulations to Will! I hope you have a fantastic graduation! And have a fun trip with g-ma and g-pa!
I love you both!
Chili, that is to long of a story! But, it is funny. Maybe I'll tell the g's in my e-mail to them!
Love you both!
Sandra you are amazing! You are beautiful! Have you watched those videos on the church website? There is a new one from Elder Uchtdorf! I love it! I am also trying to figure out my true identity and see the true beauty of myself! I love that I am a daughter of Heavenly Father!
I love you!
I love your baby! Have a great day!
Love,
Sister Murphy!
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