Sister Morrill: Simplicity

Hey y'all!

I hope you're having a great week and have the opportunity to spend some extra time with your family for Thanksgiving!

I had an exciting week, two of the people we're teaching decided they want to be baptized! We are preparing for this weekend and next weekend. They're both so special to me because the spirit is so strong around them. I just feel so happy when they learn about the Gospel.

On Sunday, our branch had their Primary program! We have two children and they both are so awesome. One of our investigators was in tears, he said there is something so simple about children. Our other investigator said that she can't wait to have her own little child up there one day. I found it interesting how they both mentioned the way one of the speakers described the 10 commandments. She spoke on how they can be categorized into 4 groups: respect God, respect yourself, respect your parents, and respect your neighbors. It really is that simple.

I am a firm believer that specific prayers get specific answers. When we humble ourselves enough to get on our knees and turn to heavenly Father, He will help us. He never leaves His children alone. One of the families we are teaching decided to give it a try. He told us he woke up the next morning with the thought, "forgive and you will forget", he wasn't sure why but he knew it was God. He just isn't so sure he can forgive himself, but I know through Christ he will find a way. Humility is our willingness to submit to the will of the Lord.

"When the enemy inside is appeased, the enemy on the outside is appeased"

I had many opportunities this week to bear my testimony. We came across several people who question Joseph Smith. I am so grateful for Joseph Smith's faith because he was able to fulfill the will of the Lord. Joseph Smith is a prophet of God, but he was also just a man. Men are imperfect, but heavenly Father is not. My testimony is built on Jesus Christ and His Gospel. I do not know why people choose to do the things they do, but I understand why Jesus willingly atoned for us. I love Him, which is why I put my faith in Him. When we focus on the little things, we lose sight of what matters most. The values of the world are always changing, the only thing that has remained the same is Him. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Alma 7:23

And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive.