I guess this is why I come on missions so might sins can become clearer to me. So as in bountiful the temple leaders stress being kind, loving kindness—no matter what someone is wearing or looks like AND we want to accommodate everyone as we are able. Everyone is doing their best.
On Monday we were given the opportunity to participate in an endowment. I didn’t wear my ear muffs or my neck fur, thinking that it wasn’t hot yet so the air conditioning wouldn’t be on in the temple. Since my surgery on my ear in 12th grade, my ear and neck have been sooo sensitive. I was miserable in the session. My neck and ear hurt so that I wrapped my hands around my neck as best I could. We’ll, on Tuesday I now knew that I needed my neck fur and ear muffs. We’ll, within an hour, I was taken to the clothing and asked to remove my fur and substitute a shawl. I was embarrassed and upset (hurt). No explanation of why I wear it—just that it was distracting. My response outside was good but I had troubled feelings. This did not jive with what they said. I knew I had to repent. These leaders are Gods servants, ordained and set apart.
Now my insights from October 2022 general conference, Elder Kevin Pearson: speaking of the sacrament “that they do always remember Him”. My notes: no matter—joys or sorrows, ALL things bear witness of Him. It’s my challenge to find Him and let all experiences show me how to be like Him. I can trust His plan to help me change and become. I can feel joy in the tempest, knowing and trusting, He will change my heart and sanctify me through the process. Hurting can purify me. Joy can bring me strength and hope.
Be in holy places—no matter where we are; keep Christ as our companion, our goal.
So this was a big one for me. The couple was doing the best they knew how. They were set apart. And I can thank my Savior for letting me see my own weaknesses and repent. I haven’t change overnight but at least I know it’s my opportunity and it’s up to me whether it’s a blessing or a curse. (I’m working through it).
So this is just to bless your lives when you come upon a hurt. You can turn to our Lord Jesus Christ. He can purify me. I’m so thankful to know where to look for my own “troubled” feelings and where I can turn to be purified and sanctified.
We are still going through training. And making friends and riding bikes 4 miles plus.
PS. The next day after, I lost my recommend, I forgot my temple dress and I had an earache and neck ache and I had left my packet where we were not suppose to leave it. Knowing I wanted to repent and getting there is not immediate yet but I’m on my way.
I love you all. I’m so thankful for your testimonies. Do all the things you learned in primary and we’ll find ourselves all together with Him here and hereafter.
Grandma Robinson
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