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Week 13...Every Member a Missionary

This week is the last week before transfers. It will decide if any of us are moving or staying. I hope that me and Elder Lloyd will still be companions here in B, but it is what the Lord would have us do. Being on a mission has really helped me to have a desire to read the scriptures more and it seems an hour is way too short! But I love it.

Piranha anyone? Most interesting thing to eat so far.

This week has been exciting and also challenging. I know that every person will have great times, hard times and also strange times but regardless of it all, the work of the Lord continues and I am so blessed to be a part of that and to witness everyday miracles from the Lord. Every day allows me to build my faith. It allows me to reflect on what happened, to ask guidance from the Lord and to then act on the promptings that I receive. This past Saturday, I remembered the promise that the Lord said, "Open your mouth, and it shall be filled." It is such a simple promise yet so amazing. The Lord truly can trust us if we are willing to talk to everyone. To invite all to come unto Christ and to learn the Restored Gospel. As I had the opportunity to exercise my faith, I really began to notice a change in myself and within all those we talked too. Hearts were softened, things that were needed to be said were given to us and miracles happened. It was truly having the Lord side by side with us and helping us accomplish what was needed to be done. Although it may sometimes feel as though we cannot learn everything that we need, it definitely gives each of us the appreciation of learning that specific doctrine and applying it to future teaching appointments.

Working with members has always been a blessing and always will be. Each member has something very unique that they offer to bring others unto Christ. I wish I had understood before my mission that the work of missionary work and being a member in the church are the same thing. It is one eternal work and such a blessing to be a part of. Each member has their strengths and really does the best they can. To continue to improve member/missionary work, we have realized that we need to obtain more members present during the lessons and especially talk to them about friends or family who would be interested in learning the gospel. We continue to pray and really look to those opportunities that will come from the members efforts and our efforts.

A miracle that I was able to witness was with a family that we are working closely with right now. They are currently investigating the church and are definitely prepared by the Lord and are continuing to come unto Christ every day. I remember my dad asking me a few weeks ago, if I had found a family that I loved so much, that I would try my best to help them and do all that I can? This family is one of those and I really do feel blessed to be with them. Their son G was sick for 2 days and had not eaten anything. Mom was concerned and after we had taught their family a quick lesson, she asked if we could, in our prayer, ask a special blessing on her son. At that moment we were able to talk to her about the power of the priesthood. How it is God's power and that we would be able to give her son a priesthood blessing. As we did so, the spirit was felt, mom and baby were at peace and hungry, and we left knowing that the Lord cares about each and every son or daughter on this Earth. I am so blessed to have the priesthood in my life, for the knowledge that Heavenly Father will not leave us comfortless but has given us a duty to bless the lives of others. I am so grateful for that opportunity. 


I have a testimony that missionary work is so special and is only given to us for a two-year period to be Full-Time missionaries.  I love the Lord and I am grateful for all that he does for me and for my family. I know that He lives and loves us. I say that in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Love, Elder Shirley

P-Day was spent 3 hrs away at the famous NAIH National Park, Miri, Malaysia

photo credits; Elder Lloyd









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