Hello my lovelies,
So here I am, writing to you my last words before I am set apart as a full-time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. So crazy, it's here already. Boy has time flown! But I'm ready. Physically, mentally, and emotionally ready. Which doesn't surprise me because "Heavenly Father is so smart." A saying my sweet mom lives by. Anywho, I just wanted you all to know how much I love this gospel. I know it is true with all of my heart. I testify to you all, that if you read the Book of Mormon and sincerely pray about the contents inside of it, you will be touched by the spirit of the Holy Ghost and know for yourself the truth of it.
I know that Joseph Smith is a true prophet and was specially prepared for the calling he was given; to restore this gospel back onto the earth. I know that if we follow the words of the prophets that are found in the scriptures as well as the words from our living Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, and the Apostles, we will be able to understand how we need to live our lives so that we are able to endure to the end and return back to live with our Father in Heaven. I am so grateful for my family and friends for being such amazing examples in this gospel and just life in general. It has made a world of a difference and to this day I look back and am strengthened by the testimonies you all have borne to me.
This gospel has brought me such joy and happiness, a joy and happiness that is so different than any worldly thing has ever given me. And let me tell you, I have had SO much joy from Soccer and Oreos in my lifetime (; But it's so different. The joy that comes from this gospel is indescribable. It is such a blessing to be a part of it and I am grateful for the knowledge I have gained through personal scripture study and prayer. "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." James 1:5
I want to thank each and everyone of you for the impact you have had on my life. I believe that people come into your life for a reason, whatever reason that may be. And we are brought into each others lives at the perfect time. It's incredible how perfect sometimes. But it is all because of our Father in Heaven, He knows us all personally; our wants, needs, desires, passions, joys, dislikes, dreams, goals, trials, hardships, pains, sorrows... everything. And He loves us SO much. So so much. And He wants us to be happy. And He knows how we can achieve true happiness, even eternal life. (That is something that I don't really think anyone can comprehend... but I sure can't wait for it because it sounds amazing.) But all we need to do is trust in Him and have faith that everything that is suppose to happen, will happen, in the Lord's time. Faith in the Lord is also faith in His timing. And whatever we go through is to strengthen us and make us better.
I am so grateful for the atonement. I'm nowhere near perfect, I make a lot of mistakes, and no matter how hard I try to do everything right, I will continue to make a lot of mistakes. But with the knowledge and sacrifice our elder brother did for us, we are able to repent of our sins and be forgiven. And it is amazing that we continually can be forgiven through the atonement as we continually strive each and every day to be perfect beings like our Father in Heaven. That is such a blessing in my life and I am so grateful for that.
I have recognized the Lord's hand every day in my life and am so blessed to know that my Father in Heaven loves me so much. I am blessed to know that He gave His only begotten Son to atone for my sins and die for me so that I am able to partake of mortality and be given a chance to return back to my Heavenly Father. And that applies for each and every one of us. He atoned for all of our sins and died for each and every one of us so that we are given that opportunity to live on this earth and to return back to our Heavenly Father. What a sacrifice that might have been. And knowing He did it for me and each and every one of you is such a touching thought.
I love this gospel so much, it has been the only part of my life that never changes. A midst the trials and challenges we are faced with in this life, I am grateful to know that through the Lord, I can be strengthened to overcome anything thrown in my way. I am grateful to know that no matter what I am dealt with, It is something that will strengthen myself physically, mentally, and emotionally.
I know that this mission is going to be hard. It is going to be so hard. Probably the most challenging thing I will ever have to go through, but I know that with the Lord and His constant strength and protection and with His constant companionship, I will be able to do things that I would have never been able to accomplish without Him. I will be able to touch others lives in ways that only through the Lord can be done. I am just a servant in the Lords hands. And having that knowledge gives me comfort and peace which drives my passion and excitement to go out and talk to as many people as I can. I can't wait to share this happiness with anyone and everyone I come in contact with and I am blessed to be given this opportunity.
I love you all so much and I am going to miss you all so dearly but I know that what I am doing is going to be amazing. I am excited to serve and can't wait to get out there! Don't forget to write me, I'd love to hear how you all are doing. But always always remember, "If you are lonely, please know you can find comfort. If you are discouraged, please know you can find hope. If you are poor in spirit, please know you can be strengthened. If you feel you are broken, please know you can be mended" Jeffrey R. Holland. And that can all be done through our savior, Jesus Christ.
"Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever." Alma 26:12
Well, wish me luck..... (: the gospel is true and I sure do love you!
-Sister Abigail Allen
So here I am, writing to you my last words before I am set apart as a full-time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. So crazy, it's here already. Boy has time flown! But I'm ready. Physically, mentally, and emotionally ready. Which doesn't surprise me because "Heavenly Father is so smart." A saying my sweet mom lives by. Anywho, I just wanted you all to know how much I love this gospel. I know it is true with all of my heart. I testify to you all, that if you read the Book of Mormon and sincerely pray about the contents inside of it, you will be touched by the spirit of the Holy Ghost and know for yourself the truth of it.
I know that Joseph Smith is a true prophet and was specially prepared for the calling he was given; to restore this gospel back onto the earth. I know that if we follow the words of the prophets that are found in the scriptures as well as the words from our living Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, and the Apostles, we will be able to understand how we need to live our lives so that we are able to endure to the end and return back to live with our Father in Heaven. I am so grateful for my family and friends for being such amazing examples in this gospel and just life in general. It has made a world of a difference and to this day I look back and am strengthened by the testimonies you all have borne to me.
This gospel has brought me such joy and happiness, a joy and happiness that is so different than any worldly thing has ever given me. And let me tell you, I have had SO much joy from Soccer and Oreos in my lifetime (; But it's so different. The joy that comes from this gospel is indescribable. It is such a blessing to be a part of it and I am grateful for the knowledge I have gained through personal scripture study and prayer. "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." James 1:5
I want to thank each and everyone of you for the impact you have had on my life. I believe that people come into your life for a reason, whatever reason that may be. And we are brought into each others lives at the perfect time. It's incredible how perfect sometimes. But it is all because of our Father in Heaven, He knows us all personally; our wants, needs, desires, passions, joys, dislikes, dreams, goals, trials, hardships, pains, sorrows... everything. And He loves us SO much. So so much. And He wants us to be happy. And He knows how we can achieve true happiness, even eternal life. (That is something that I don't really think anyone can comprehend... but I sure can't wait for it because it sounds amazing.) But all we need to do is trust in Him and have faith that everything that is suppose to happen, will happen, in the Lord's time. Faith in the Lord is also faith in His timing. And whatever we go through is to strengthen us and make us better.
I am so grateful for the atonement. I'm nowhere near perfect, I make a lot of mistakes, and no matter how hard I try to do everything right, I will continue to make a lot of mistakes. But with the knowledge and sacrifice our elder brother did for us, we are able to repent of our sins and be forgiven. And it is amazing that we continually can be forgiven through the atonement as we continually strive each and every day to be perfect beings like our Father in Heaven. That is such a blessing in my life and I am so grateful for that.
I have recognized the Lord's hand every day in my life and am so blessed to know that my Father in Heaven loves me so much. I am blessed to know that He gave His only begotten Son to atone for my sins and die for me so that I am able to partake of mortality and be given a chance to return back to my Heavenly Father. And that applies for each and every one of us. He atoned for all of our sins and died for each and every one of us so that we are given that opportunity to live on this earth and to return back to our Heavenly Father. What a sacrifice that might have been. And knowing He did it for me and each and every one of you is such a touching thought.
I love this gospel so much, it has been the only part of my life that never changes. A midst the trials and challenges we are faced with in this life, I am grateful to know that through the Lord, I can be strengthened to overcome anything thrown in my way. I am grateful to know that no matter what I am dealt with, It is something that will strengthen myself physically, mentally, and emotionally.
I know that this mission is going to be hard. It is going to be so hard. Probably the most challenging thing I will ever have to go through, but I know that with the Lord and His constant strength and protection and with His constant companionship, I will be able to do things that I would have never been able to accomplish without Him. I will be able to touch others lives in ways that only through the Lord can be done. I am just a servant in the Lords hands. And having that knowledge gives me comfort and peace which drives my passion and excitement to go out and talk to as many people as I can. I can't wait to share this happiness with anyone and everyone I come in contact with and I am blessed to be given this opportunity.
I love you all so much and I am going to miss you all so dearly but I know that what I am doing is going to be amazing. I am excited to serve and can't wait to get out there! Don't forget to write me, I'd love to hear how you all are doing. But always always remember, "If you are lonely, please know you can find comfort. If you are discouraged, please know you can find hope. If you are poor in spirit, please know you can be strengthened. If you feel you are broken, please know you can be mended" Jeffrey R. Holland. And that can all be done through our savior, Jesus Christ.
"Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever." Alma 26:12
Well, wish me luck..... (: the gospel is true and I sure do love you!
-Sister Abigail Allen
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