Alma 37:37

So, since this is one of my last blogs before I head out, the layout is changing to make it easier for my little Rie to keep updated. :)

Alma 37:37
Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; jea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day.

This single scripture changed my life.
For those who will be at my Farewell this Sunday, you'll recognize this line in my talk:

For those of you who know me,

you know that my actions are solely based on my promptings from the Spirit.

Before I act on anything,

 I always discuss with my Heavenly Father what He would have me do.

2 Nephi 32:5 says:

For behold, again I say unto you t

hat if ye will enter in by the way and receive the Holy Ghost,

it will show unto you all things what ye should do.

 

 

I strive daily to have the Holy Ghost with me. He is my constant aide and companion, my Patriarchal Blessing reminds me always.

Every major choice in my life is directed by the Holy Ghost after much discussion with my Father in Heaven.

 

The gift of the Holy Ghost is the single most important gift that I have received from my Heavenly Father, next to the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

I know that my Heavenly Father loves me because He has never caused me to go through this life alone. The Holy Ghost is a constant best friend, member of the Godhead, and He is my gateway to my Father in Heaven. He is the soul communicator, and for that I am forever grateful.

 

I have been asked by close friends why it seems so easy for me to withstand the temptations of the Adversary-- My Answer: The Holy Ghost

He constantly dwells with me. I know when I am in a situation I shouldn't be when his absence is felt.

 

I have been struggling a lot lately about whether my mission is truly for me. If the circumstance of my life when I started my papers, which has completely changed, if that was the source of my desire to serve. I have had doubts in what my Father in Heaven really wants of me. The answers I have gotten have sometimes coincided with my desires, sometimes they haven't. But I have faith that whatever happens, my Father in Heaven will watch over me. He will intervene into my life (like He always does) if my plans do not coincide with His plans.

I know that there is a plan for me. And although I may not always understand it, I must simply trust in His will.

 

7 Days. 7 days until I am set apart as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

7 days until I prepare to depart on the biggest adventure, biggest sacrifice, and biggest blessing of my life.

7 days.

 

Boy, how time flies.

 

Sister Olivia Rodriguez
South Dakota Rapid City Mission
February 2013-August 2014