Dear
Family, August 25, 2014
It sounds like you had
quite more excitement than I did this week! A 6.0 earthquake? That's nothing to
be shy about! I'm glad that you were all okay and that no serious damage was
done. I hope those people who are in the hospital will be okay. Hearing about
your experience just strengthens my resolve to be a HAM operator....
My week wasn't quite
as exciting. About the most exciting thing that happened this week was getting
kicked out of an apartment complex haha. We had torrential downpours that was
quite fun to walk through (bad day to wear my toms...), talked to a couple of
intoxicated people, got called "the most beautiful woman I have ever
seen" twice in one day, went on trade-offs, participated in zone
conference and did all the normal stuff missionaries do.
Being a campus
missionary is like serving a completely different mission. When I was in
Rockford, everyone had a religion based on faith in Jesus Christ. Since being
on campus, I have run into Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Atheists, Agnostics, all
Christian denominations, and "spiritual" people. In a way I've had to
relearn being a missionary! Instead of just assuming people have a faith in
Jesus Christ, I have to begin talking to people by asking people if they even
have a faith in God. It's a lot harder than my last area, that's for sure! It's
been a tremendous learning experience and an incredible blessing for my
testimony though. Things that I never thought about or questioned I now I have
to find answers to everyday. Not only do I have a testimony that this church
was established by Jesus Christ through a prophet named Joseph Smith but I am
gaining a testimony that this is the only true religion on the
face of the earth, that God is our loving Heavenly Father, and that Heavenly
Father has a plan of each of us. I never thought I would have such a diverse
mission experience in little ol' Michigan! I have yet to meet that person I'm
"supposed to meet" but I think more and more that my mission was for
me to have experiences that were necessary for me to become the daughter
Heavenly Father wants me to be. Being here at WMU is another step forward in
that progression.
This quote by
President Joseph Fielding Smith stood out to me this week: "The Spirit of
God speaking to the spirit of man has power to impart truth with greater effect
and understanding than the truth can be imparted by personal contact even with
heavenly beings." Isn't that incredible to think about?? The greatest
witness we can receive is from the Holy Ghost! A lot of people we talk to want
"proof" that God is real. When we tell them that we've gained our
testimonies through the Holy Ghost, it never seems good enough for them. We
live in an age dominated by science and man's understanding and a lot of people
tell us that we can no longer trust our feelings. But I bear witness that the
Holy Ghost will speak to us in a way that is clear and understandable. I know
that the only proof we can trust is the witness of the Holy Ghost. Even Alma
who saw an angel (multiple times even) said that he gained his testimony
through the Holy Spirit (Alma 5:45-46). The Holy Ghost is incredible and we are
so blessed to have it in a day where people are confused. If you don't believe
it, go and watch the news. ;)
I love you all so
much! You are such a wonderful and fantastic family. I feel your prayers and
support every day. I couldn't do this without your help! Please help the
missionaries in your area when you can!
Have a fantastic week!
Love,
Sister Jensen :)
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