Week 3: Next Stop... Texas!

Hey everyone!!

 

 

I am officially finished with HMTC! These past 3 weeks went by so fast and I'm going to miss my district so much. It's crazy how close you can get with a group of people by only meeting over zoom. The missionaries in my district have taught me so much and I'm forever grateful for the impact they've had on my life. This applies to my teachers as well! I truly couldn't have been blessed with better teachers. They were such amazing examples to me and have helped me to feel more confident in my abilities and trust in Heavenly Father.

 

 

This week Elder Harper and I were teaching a guy and he just casually mentioned that he sells pictures of himself online for work (I think we all know what that means). I actually didn't even hear him say that, but Elder Harper told me later and we couldn't stop laughing. Then a couple days later we ended up watching our lesson in class (even though I protested against it) and my whole district got to witness it for themselves. Sister Walker and Sister Carter also told us about a lady who compared our church to blackmail in one of their lessons. Whether these people are actors or not, they're really throwing some curve balls at us lol. It makes for some pretty funny stories though so it's okay. 

 

 

Oh yeah, I leave on Wednesday (July 7th) so next time you hear from me I'll be in Texas! I can't believe I'm already done with HMTC and that they trust me enough to send me out to the field haha. Sometimes I don't feel ready to go, but then I remember that Heavenly Father will be right there with me every step of the way. 

 

 

The scripture of the week is brought to you by Ether 12:27. It says, 

"And if men come unto me I will show unto them their aweakness. I bgive unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my cgrace is sufficient for all men that dhumble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make eweak things become strong unto them."

What a classic scripture amiright?? This scripture stood out to me this week because a lot of the time I feel weak. Weak in my knowledge, weak in my teaching abilities, and even weak in my testimony. But that's okay, because through faith and humility, God will make my weaknesses become strengths. God doesn't expect us to be great at everything, but He does expect us to trust in Him. If we do this, He will consecrate our efforts and make it possible for us to accomplish great things.

 

 

I would love to hear how y'all are doing or if you have any impressions that you'd like to share!

 

 

Elder Christensen

 

 

Pictures

1. Last district photo (Sister Nielsen edition)

2. Last district photo (Brother Petersen edition)

3. Took a quick trip to the grocery store for some Ben and Jerry's with mi madre!

4. Painting positive affirmations on rocks with Mitchell and Caroline

5. I made a few of these and put them around the park

6. Another sunset cause I love them