Many are Cold, but Few are Frozen.

Here's a winter photo from LDS.ORG for you to enjoy:

It's a cardinal--because I'm in the great OHIO!

WHAT A WEEK!!

Oh-so-many good things are happening! I don't even know where to begin! :)

I will just say... this week has been cold, but we are working HARD! (Thanks for the hand warmers, Cecily!) 

So, something cool I've been learning about that applies to any group: the church, a family, a mission, etc.

Doctrine and Covenants 63:63 Wherefore, let the church repent of their sins, and I, the Lord, will own them; otherwise they shall be cut off.

It sounds pretty harsh, but the principle is that when we repent as a church, as a mission, or as a family, we can receive grace. The opposite is true. When one person fails to repent (change/become converted) it robs the whole group of divine help. So! I'm focusing on doing what I can to tie up any of my own loose ends. :) It's awesome! We all get to be a part of THE Hastening!

Doctrine and Covenants 88:73-74

73 Behold, I will hasten my work in its time.

 74 And I give unto you, who are the first laborers in this last kingdom (THAT'S US!), a commandment that you assemble yourselves together (Work together!), and organize yourselves (Prioritize), and prepare yourselves(Put on the Armor of God daily), and sanctify yourselves (Repent--joyfully!); yea, purify your hearts (what do you desire?), and cleanse your hands and your feet before me (what am I doing with my time? With the time the Lord has given me?), that I may make you clean(An invitation to apply the Atonement more fully in our lives.);

It's an exciting time to be serving! :) I am so glad I get to be a part of this! The Lord is hastening His work! :) So many miracles are being poured out.  I am choosing now to strive to  "[b]e one who nurtures and who builds. Be one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart, who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them. Be fair with your competitors, whether in business, athletics, or elsewhere. Don’t get drawn into some of the parlance of our day and try to “win” by intimidation or by undermining someone’s character. Lend a hand to those who are frightened, lonely, or burdened.

If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care." -Marvin J. Ashton, "The Tongue Can Be a Sharp Sword"

I hope you all have a lovely week! Do something nice for someone else today. :)

Much love,

Sister Lewis

205 Sycamore Ln. #62

South Lebanon, OH 45065

P.S. Transfers are next week. I don't think I'm going anywhere. :) Which is good, because I love it here.