"Come unto Jesus, Ye Heavy Laden"

This week I drove a car, alone, by myself, went to Walmart at 10pm, and bowled a 28. All new experiences as a missionary considering I haven't been alone for 9 months, haven't been out past 9 pm in 9 months, and that bowling score - well that's another story.

So my new companion is a nonstop party, happy ball of love and hugs. That may sound exaggerating, but it's no lie. Being around her is just fun and joyful.

There is so much good happening in this area and so many cute people ready to just soak in the joy of the gospel. I'm still trying to get to know everyone and actually know who we are teaching, but I'm sure I will have it down in no time.

This week has been a weird one for sure. It has honestly all been a blur. Once again, I'm having to put my trust in the Lord and know that he truly will enlarge my efforts. I'm more sure than ever that missionary work is the most important work to be happening on the earth today, and I'm so grateful to be a part of it in this capacity. Most nights I go to bed just so tired from all we do and the energy and heart that goes into this work. But at the same time, I go to bed so fulfilled. I've never been so happy in my life. It really is a hard thing to describe. But being immersed in this work of service is a blessed and joyful opportunity and I feel so fortunate to be here.

This week I gave my first training as an STL (sister training leader). We got to talk about how Christ needs to be central to all that we do. I've thought a lot over the course of my mission about how I can honestly and fully make Christ the center of my life. I've come to realize that Christ asks quite a bit of his disciples. He asks us to love all people, and keep his commandments, and serve those around us, and share the gospel, and be a light in a dark world. But I've also come to realize that he doesn't leave us alone in all this. Being a disciple isn't easy or glorious, but it is possible with help from Jesus Christ. He lets us lean on him. He carries our burdens with us. He also- thank goodness- doesn't expect us to be perfect by any means. When we are fully bound to him, those mistakes that we make can be taken away. We can be made clean and pure again.

So many people have such heavy burdens, and they don't know that Christ can help carry the load. They don't know that there is someone out there who already has felt all that they have gone through in the past, are currently going through, or will ever go though. It fills me with joy to share this message with others. Even when I'm not perfect at it, or when my words come out in a messy blob, because I know the Lord is on my side, and I have been given the Holy Ghost to direct me for good, I can feel confident in the message I share.

"come unto Jesus, ye heavy laden, care worn and fainting, by sin oppressed, he'll safely guide you, into that haven. where all who trust in him may rest."

Let Him in. Accept his mercy and His grace and his love because He has already given it to you.

Don't forget that Jesus loves you,

Sister Wallace

pics:

1. cutie comp

2. cute note from my mama (don't you dare read it!!! haha)

3. late night Walmart trip for a sister in need of electrolytes

4. got to see mi hermana favorita!!

5. fav family (the Queens) from Sandia

6. saying bye to Eddie (I'm wearing a necklace he made me... probably won't wear it again, but will keep it forever)

7. we aren't the best bowlers... but I was the worst