It's not about me

Hey guys!!

I was kind of hit over the head multiple times this week by the fact
that this is not about me! I am serving the Lord and His children, and
it just isn't about me!

President told a story about a missionary who was returning home who
said that he had a lot of trouble with the music that we are allowed
to listen to. He really didn't like it... But he asked President not
to change it because it helped him to realize that it isn't about him.
A year and a half is all that is asked, a year and a half of it not
being about me. I've decided I'm going to try my hardest to make every
day not about me, I've already had some slip ups;) But it is amazing
how much the Lord helps you once you make up your mind to do
something!

I was hit over the head yet again during Conference when President
asked all the missionaries to watch Conference at the church rather
than at a member's house. I was kind of disappointed since Conference
has always been pajama Sunday when we get to have comfortable
seating... I was thinking about myself as I whined about that:) But
have no fear because I clued in eventually! As we watched Conference
and as I felt the Spirit so strongly as Sister Kovac and I sat in the
chapel (the only 2 in the room...) I finally got it! General
Conference is not about me, it isn't about being able to sit at home
in comfort on Sunday once every 6 months, it's about being able to
hear what God wants me to know straight from His prophets and
apostles! What!? Isn't that so awesome?:) I heard that all the time,
but it finally sunk in this Conference!:)

Oh and not to mention Elder Renlund's talk where he said that it isn't
about me... I kind of took that as another hit over the head!:) But
quick side note about him, and the other new apostles! How awesome was
that!? Getting to see and sustain 3 new apostles!? We would be lost
without these men and their inspiration from God, we are so lucky!!
And I see it more and more every day as I come across so many who
don't have that same blessing... Yet;)

So with those and many other hits over the head I decided that I would
start applying it more:) I started with my prayers, as I knelt down
one night a thought popped into my head, "it's not about you", and so
my prayer was only for others. And it's kind of funny how the Lord
works... As I have started praying only for others, I have found
myself happier, more confident, and better prepared than I have my
whole mission(however short of a time that may be;))! But I have
gained a testimony of the fact that when we focus on others and when
we truly strive to be unselfish, God will RAIN  blessings down on
us!

So, I'm still trying to get the hang of it all! But it is the sweetest
feeling to feel the Spirit and know that you are starting to head in
the right direction!:)

I love you all and I miss you everyday!:)

Love, Sister Jones


Ponderize: This week I have been ponderizing Helaman 10:4, it is such
an awesome verse that has helped me keep in mind that it isn't about
me!:)

I want these! :)

Pumpkin carving! 

Masterpieces! :)