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Week 33...Bintulu Branch is Amazing!

This has truly been an incredible week to be able to see both miracles happening and faith building. I can't express how grateful I am for the Lord and all that He does for not only me but for everyone. This past Saturday, there were a total of 8 baptisms that occurred in our district. As I was sitting in the chapel and thinking about the changes that these people have made, almost immediately the spirit whispers, "Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;" It was a unique moment to really understand how much our Father in Heaven loves His children. As a missionary, of course it is crucial to know that every soul is important but we must also remember that the worth of my own soul is just as important to Heavenly Father as everyone else. My mission president reminded me that the Lord cares just as much about my development as he does about the people we work with. I am grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who on a daily basis will remind me of what I am capable of becoming. I know that He is real. His love is real and as we continue to seek for His love, we will certainly find it!

The greatest miracle that happens is an undeniable impression from the Spirit. This is the LORDS WORK! There is no need for feeling inadequate or feeling down. Whom the Lord calls he qualifies and will continue to magnify. Sometimes it is during the refiners fire that we began to think, why is this happening now, however, the Lord is in control. He will shape us into what He needs us to become! 

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The Branch is doing amazing! I am so grateful for their hard work and diligence! Each week, everyone seems to be more unified and is continuing to do better! Each of them are some of the most Christ-like people I have ever met. I know that each of them will be future leaders! We hope to be able to establish some callings and a few priesthood interviews as well. It is definitely and exciting time!

A scripture that I am pondering this week is Mosiah 2:17

"And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God."


The service that happens in the field is hard to describe with words. I want to bear my testimony that I know this church is true. I know this work is the Lord's and I feel blessed to be able to help contribute. I love the Lord. I know that He is my Savior. He loves each of us so much that He is willing to allow us to go through trials. Only then will we see how caring Jesus Christ is in helping us to accomplish so much. I share these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Love,
Elder Shirley


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