Sister Skinner 1/3/21

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 Chúc mừng năm mới!!! 


I was writing in my journal on Decemeber 31st and that was when two things occurred to me. 


1. Tomorrow is 2022. And boy am I excited to write the number 22 over and over and over again. 


2. 2021 was my full year as a missionary. And it was over. 


When I realized that I got really sad. But then so much gratitude. 


This year was definitely the best year!! I had my absolute hardest moments. But I had the most amazing joys too! 


Something that made me laugh was exactly a year ago I was scared to share commandments with others I was scared to tell people about the book of mormon. I was scared of rejection. 


But just this past week alone I have got on all of our friends for not reading the book of mormon, I've introduced it to people when they tell me no. The book of mormon is sacred ground and I am going to tell it to everyone. Because the book of mormon is going to bring peace in your life! 


This past week I stood up in a train cart and yelled (preached?) And told them that God loves them and handed out a bunch of pass along cards. Because knowing who God is will help you find your purpose. 


This week I asked two different people, randomly out on the streets if they wanted to stop smoking. One person said no, but said he would come to church. Another person said yes! And we gave her a book of mormon after an amazing discussion. I teach the commandments because the greatest joy comes from repenting and becoming better. Not to mention God is going to pour out His blessings. 


Okay. But real talk. I still get scared every. Single. Time I talk to someone. I sometimes go a full train ride without talking to someone about restored truths. 


But!! Lots of improvement from last year and I can not wait to see with God's help and Christ's Atonement what 2022 will bring! 


I'm so grateful for my mission. I know with out a doubt that this is Christ's restored church and because of that we know the way back home to our Heavenly Father! Where He will wipe away every tear and there will be no more sorrow! 


How are you going to use Christ's Atonement this year?? 


And aren't we just living a grand life?? 


Love, 

Chị Skinner

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