Last week 4 different
people we wanted to meet with were unable to meet with us because of illness.
There is a flu bug going around that seems to be fairly prevalent. Then I
thought to myself neither Sister Anderson nor I have been sick a day since
coming out on the mission, I need to remember to thank Heavenly Father for
that.
Another thing, the price
of gas in our little town is $1.81 per gallon and cheaper in the City. I saw on
the news that Missouri has the cheapest gas in the nation. That is
significantly cheaper than when we first came out on the mission. Again, I
thought I need to thank Heavenly Father for that because we travel a lot and
the lower gas price saves us a fair amount of money each month.
However I am finding
that one of the greatest blessings on the mission is all that we are being
taught. As I study the gospel and the scriptures each day, I find I am often
thinking about questions or issues with our friends that we teach. I am amazed
how often I will come across answers to their questions or concerns. The gospel
is true and it is wonderful to have so many instances where we feel the Holy
Ghost guiding our lives and providing inspiration to assist us in helping
others.
We need to count our
blessings daily and express gratitude for them to our Heavenly Father.
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Doctrine and Covenants 59:21
21
And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath
kindled, save those who confess not his
hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.
