Freezing!!!!!

It is COLD here. Actually today is okay but goodness it is WINDY everywhere. I miss snow, that's way better!

I had the opportunity to speak in sacrament meeting yesterday. I spoke on missionary work and how members are the best manner to find people. I was so thankful for the opportunity to give the whole branch a challenge! I rechallenged them what Elder Ballard challenged everyone in Conference - to share the gospel with someone before Christmas. I talked about the power of the Book of Mormon and encouraged them to use it - to give one away before Christmas. Branch Turnhout has a goal to give away 100 before the end of the year, and they are currently at 89, and if many of them give one away, they will greatly surpass that goal! I think that's neat.

I had some real testimony builders of the gift of tongues this week, too. I am so grateful that I am not speaking this language all on my own. There were a couple days this week where it was more difficult to speak, but most days - if I was relying on the Lord that day, or in that moment, my Dutch was fantastic  - I had no problem communicating. It's incredible the difference between when we rely on ourselves and when we put up our hands and let Christ steer for us. It's all about His will!

We set another baptismal date this week with M! L, her boyfriend, would have none of that. He said he'll come to her baptism but he's already baptized and he's not getting baptized again. We are praying for his heart to be softened, and to know how we can help him to see the need for baptism!

We also had a really great lesson with I and J last night on the Atonement. It's incredible how many questions Imad has that I have just honestly never thought about before. I learn so much from our lessons! It's also amazing the difference that the Spirit makes in a lesson. Testifying of Christ brings it so strongly!

Soooo we found out in district meeting last week that we're actually supposed to be studying humility this week. They changed the order... So. My study on humility is not quite complete yet but we were asked to read Matthew 5-7 and think about it in relation to humility, and I love it. As I read chapter 5 I really thought a lot about my pride, and how I tend to have a hard time giving up my own ideas for those of other people, or being quick to have kind thoughts about others. That's something that comes with charity as well, I think, so I am going to strive harder to pray for charity, and to be kinder to those around me and remember that Christ loves them just as much as he loves me, and I shouldn't be so eigen wijs. I am excited to continue that study until district meeting on Tuesday next week!

Looking forward to zone conference on Thursday with Elder Texeira! I shall let you know how it goes. :)

I love you all so much! Thank you so much for your support and for all that you do for me. I pray for you every day!

Love love love!! :)

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