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Week 76..."This past week has been one of faith and might!"


This week, I had the opportunity to watch conference which was an absolute blast! I love hearing from the prophets and apostles speak and offer counsel to those that are seeking it. How grateful I am that our Heavenly Father in this period of time has a prophet upon the earth. I have a testimony that as we heed the words of the prophet and those that are called alongside him, that we will never go astray.

This past week has been one of faith and might! I am
grateful for the opportunity to come and serve the people of Singapore. It hasn't always been easy but I can honestly say it has been all worth it! A simple principle of faith that I learned from General Conference was what Elder Choi had said saying, "Don't look around, Look up!" I have learned that if all that I do is look around, I can never progress, however, as I continue to steadfastly look up toward heaven, then I find myself changing in so many ways.

Axxxxx is awesome! She is something else! Everytime she sees me she is always asking me how I am doing and if I am happy. Everytime I reassure her that everything is ok. However, I did confide to her that I suffered with something called depression. She was just like, WHAT!? I have that too! I smiled back and told her that she was awesome! She then said, Elder Shirley, I am going to text you good morning everyday! I want to help you to be happy! I was really touched by her comments. She is definitely in tune with the Spirit and is going to be awesome! I hold high respect for her and willingness to keep me going.

The second ward is continuing to do good! Conference is now over and all the members really enjoyed it! I am looking forward to seeing how everything unfolds and continues to play out! I love the second ward with all of my heart! They are my family here in Singapore! They have helped me to grow and learn so much. Each member brings such a special spirit to church and they all do the best that they can!

I love the Gospel so much. If anything, do the basic things! I have often wondered that if the prophet of the Lord gave me something very simple and basic to do, and that it would cause the Spirit of the Lord to be with me in rich abundance, would I do it? The answer is YES! He has asked us. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that as we continue to read from it that it will bless our lives forever! I know that the church is true, and I share my testimony in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Love,
Elder Shirley

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