Well, here we are. It´s so hard for me to
write this email. It´s hard for me to accept that this great part of my
journey is coming to an end.
There is a
scripture in Doctrine and Covenants, a revelation that Joseph Smith
received on August 13, 1831. In the heading of section 62, it explains
that Joseph Smith along with his group ran into a group of other
missionaries. I imagine that that must have been such a sweet moment;
missionaries understand each other. There are lots of tears, laughs,
rough days and good days. It´s all part of the journey. Joseph Smith,
while he was with these elders, received this revelation, which just
happens to be one of my favorites. It starts like this:
"Behold,
and hearken, O ye elders of my church, saith the Lord your God, even
Jesus Christ, your advocate, who knoweth the weakness of man and how to
succor them who are tempted. And verily mine eyes are upon those who
have not as yet gone up unto the land of Zion; wherefore your mission is
not yet full."
I love how Jesus presents
himself here. He really knows us. And he knew that these missionaries
had been working so hard. But he tells them that there are still people
that need their help, and that their mission is "not yet full." I
imagine that they must have been thinking, "What is He talking about?
I´ve been walking all over the place, talking to everyone. I think it´s
about time for a break." But, that´s not really how it works. He continues,
saying:
"Nevertheless, ye are blessed, for the
testimony which ye have borne is recorded in heaven for the angels to
look upon; and they rejoice over you, and your sins are forgiven you.
And now continue your journey."
I
have been working hard for 18 months. I have learned so much, and I
have changed (hopefully for the better :) ) and I have really come to
know my Savior. I feel like these words are for me; I feel like the Lord
knows me. He knows who I am and what I´ve done; He knows my weaknesses
and failures, and he knows my talents and successes. He has been here
with me for the past 18 months. He has cried with me and listened to all
of my complaints. He has laughed with me and smiled when I´ve overcome
my trials and put my trust in Him. I know that He understands how I´m
feeling. He knows that I´m nervous and a little bit scared, but also
that I´m happy and so excited to see what the rest of my life has in
store for me. I know that He still has a lot of things planned for me,
because I´m still on this journey; it hasn´t ended yet.
Thank
you for all of your support and love! Thank you for the emails and
letters, I´ve loved hearing from you and knowing about your lives. I´m
so grateful for the prayers that you have said on my behalf; I´ve really
received strength from them.
I´m so excited to see you! It´s going to be the best. I´ve missed you guys...just a little bit :)
I
love YOU, and I love my Savior. I love this Gospel and this work, and
as a representative of Jesus Christ I can tell you that I know that it
is true. I know it with all that I am. And I can´t wait to keep sharing
it.
SEE YOU SOON! I love you so much more than you know. Don´t forget to pick me up next week ;)
All of my love,
Hermana Scott
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