Count Your Blessings

Hello all!

What a neat experience we had this past week to hear from our newly called Prophet- President Nelson and his new counselors. I was especially moved by 2 things that he shared. 

1- to keep the covenant path and always remember the promises and commitments we have made with God 

2- that he promised (as should each of us) to serve God with every remaining breath of his life. 

What great council we have already received from him!

This week Hermana Robbins and I set a goal to identify at least 1 miracle everyday. It turned out to be such a special experience. Thursday was a really difficult day.  We started the day with every appointment set and confirmed. However each time we pulled up to an appointment they canceled or weren't home. Canceled appointments happen a lot, but not usually EVERY appointment including our dinner appoint. We drove a lot that day trying to figure out where the Lord wanted us to go. I was frustrated and felt like time had stood still. After driving to yet another appointment 30 minutes away only to also have them call and cancel as we were pulling up their street, I had about had it. It was all I could do not to burst into tears. I was tired, cold (it was 41 degrees and for Florida that's cold!) and I had no idea where to go. As we drove back, I felt like giving up and calling it a day even though it was only 7:45.  I remembered our weekly goal, although I really couldn't think of any "miracles" that had happened. However, I knew I had to change my attitude. I started to think of all my blessings the things I am grateful for. Listed are a few things I included from that moment. 

• The texture of Florida Sunsets
• The fact that I have a car to drive not just a bike
• My patient companion
• Music
• My Savior Jesus Christ 
• The sacred privilege I have to be a missionary even when it is hard 

As I did this I actually was able to see little tender mercies that had in fact come throughout the day. 

The Lord was testing our faith . About 20 minutes after I was about to give up, but decided to be grateful instead, our phone rang. It was a sister from Mormon.org with a referral! Someone was really interested in taking the lessons and studying the Book of Mormon. So we immediately called her and set up an appointment. Then as we were walking around we met a young man who deeply needed to know that He was a Son of God, and we met another sweet lady named Emma who is now a new investigator! All three things happened the final hour of one of the longest and hardest days of my mission. 

I can't help but think of the 4th verse of the hymn "Count your Blessings". 

4. So amid the conflict, whether great or small,

Do not be discouraged; God is over all.

Count your many blessings; angels will attend,

Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end

I have a testimony of Gratitude. As we turn our hearts to Gratitude we can our attitude. The problems may not go away, but "help and comfort give you to your journey's end". Or in other words, we will be able to make through. Angels are here to help us, so don't be discouraged. Be grateful. 

Con mucho amor-

🌴🌊☀️Hermana Kent☀️🌊🌴

Sorry I'm really slacking on the pictures.
Here is a picture from our exchange this week.
I got to go with my friend sister Sorensen again!