Recognize the Hand of God in Your Life

Katrina's baptism day

Good morning y'all! This week was definitely full of many blessings and lessons. Heavenly Father definitely has a sense of humor....the one month I decide to study the Christlike attribute of Knowledge, He makes sure to give me many learning experiences. I am grateful for that though:) He is so aware of us and our progression!

 On Saturday Katrina was able to be baptized! It was the most powerful baptismal service. We planned it in 12 hours and everything just fell into place. It was definitely divine intervention. Plenty of ward members came to support her, and some of Katrina's cousins (that are in our ward) came as well! She felt everyone's love and support. I sang Nearer my God to thee right before her baptism and could barely get through it without crying. The spirit was so strong. When Katrina came up out of the water she was glowing. She was so excited and couldn't stop smiling! She was telling us that her baptism at this other church felt good...but that this one felt ten times better!! She felt the spirit so strongly. The opposition didn't quit though. The adversary has been continually testing her, but now that she has the Holy Ghost she is invincible! She was talking to us this morning about all that she learned on Faith and the strength it was able to give her. I know Heavenly Father has amazing plans for her in this Gospel. She is so very strong. 

 We were also able to see Danny and Shirley this week and they are making good progress. Each week I feel that Danny is coming closer and closer to our Savior. That brings me the most happiness there ever was. I love the people here! 

 This week has taught me that there is no need to fear or doubt when life starts to spin. Heavenly Father is always aware of us, His love never ceases. Even when we turn away, or even when we question Him...He is still there. I love this gospel with my whole heart and couldn't imagine my life without it. Being able to serve a mission has been the best decision of my life. There were times that I felt stressed this week and times I felt completely alone...but then I learned that the Savior has been by my side through it all. We need to always turn to Him. I read this scripture in 2 Nephi this morning and it really stood out to me.

26 O then, if I have seen so great things, if the Lord in his condescension unto the children of men hath visited men in so much mercy, why should my heart weep and my soul linger in the valley of sorrow, and my flesh waste away, and my strength slacken, because of mine afflictions?

 27 And why should I yield to sin, because of my flesh? Yea, why should I give way to temptations, that the evil one have place in my heart to destroy my peace and afflict my soul? Why am I angry because of mine enemy?

 28 Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul.

 29 Do not anger again because of mine enemies. Do not slacken my strength because of mine afflictions.

 30 Rejoice, O my heart, and cry unto the Lord, and say: O Lord, I will praise thee forever; yea, my soul will rejoice in thee, my God, and the rock of my salvation.

 There is no need to doubt or become overcome with afflictions. Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us. In the end everything will be okay. I know that the Savior lives and He is very aware of us in our situations. The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the true and living church on the earth today. I am so grateful for that!!

 Have an amazing week yall! Be sure to recognize the hand of God in your life this week. He blesses us more than we realize.

LOVE ALWAYS

SISTER AMANDA CORNIA