"One can pray and not really pray. Prayers can be routinized and made superficial. When this happens, there is very little communication and very little growth." Neal A Maxwell

Oregon looks so fun family!! This week has been full of miracles!! one thing that a mission has definitely taught me is that the Lord is fully capable of doing his own work.. but He continues to do it through us…so that we learn and grow as well..

We have been studying preach my gospel chapter 9- how to better find people to teach! Something that is key-we need the spirit to guide us in everything. . without it we are lost!! In mission counsel, our president was talking about the importance of using the members, and it got me thinking on how we should all be engaged in this great work for our whole lives. not to just help the missionaries or anyone else.. but to help ourselves most of all.. without God and his work, we are literally lost-drowning without a light.. but when we turn to God, when we give our will up to Him, and accept His plans for us, that is when we are changed.

I love serving others, it has brought a happiness and peace that nothing else has brought to my life.. yes.... including all the things i used to love! I know we must stay strong in this ever-darkening world. i was listening to a talk the other day about light, given by elder Bednar, and how we have to take the initiative.. He won’t do it for us, no matter how much he loves us. it is our choice, but when we let him take over... we will be alright. . .

In sacrament meeting a sister shared a story from the liahona.. a lady was on the plane before a flight, and she saw a little girl get on alone, and walk calmly to her seat next to her.. she started playing with some small toys she had brought, and the lady looked over and asked....why aren’t you scared.. you are flying by yourself, and we are about to take off, you don’t even look nervous.. the little girl looked into her eyes, and replied bluntly.. no... my dads the pilot... at that reply the lady thought about the confidence this little girl had in the fact that her father was in control, leading and guiding us to our destination..

This is how we should be in life... God is in control..at the head of our lives, and if we trust in him, we need not fear-only trust! I love our Heavenly Father. I know he loves each one of us, and wants the best for us! he knows us all!! He loves us even with our weaknesses!!! just put your trust in God and let him take over! I know He lives!! you are all awesome! Have a great week!

Hermana Morris