Wednesday, January 8, 2020

101 things I've learned on a mission...

1. Hand quilt 
2. Just like a pothole, a testimony can grow overnight 
3. Miracles do happen!
4. The gift of revelation
5. The love that Heavenly Father has for His children 
6. Cookie two step Bluebell icecream is the BEST ever
7. The correct form of the word y'all 
8. People in the South really love their sweet tea and Jesus 
9. The repentance process!!
10. How to never be alone...ever 
11. Grace should change you 
12. Shrimp and grits is the best food ever 
13. It's all in the Lord's hands not mine
14. Southern Mac& Cheese is hands down the best mac and cheese 
15. Pday naps are the most glorious thing 
16. How to fill my car with washer fluid,check my oil, and change a tire 
17. Football is the biggest church in America 
18. Family history touches everyone 
19. The temple is the most peaceful place EVER
20. Southern hospitality is a real thing 
21. The gospel really changes people 
22. You can fix anything with a little duct tape
23. How to hand sew
24. Qt after 4 is where it's at 
25. Following the spirit is the most powerful tool 
26. The art of communicating (even though I'm still awkward) 
27. There is always two sides of the streets
28. The Lord give us weaknesses to be strengthened 
29. The Lord qualifies who He calls 
30. Always be yourself 
31. How to align my will with Gods 
32. Laughing is the best medicine 
33. Be in the now 
34. The humidity works wonders for my dry skin 
35. Your testimony is your most powerful tool 
36. The polite thing to do is to say ma'am and sir
37. The humidity is not your friend when you have to walk 
38. The Book of Mormon is true!!
39. As we grow closer to Christ, He grows closer to us 
40. We are all part of God's family and He sure does love us
41. How to let Christ change me 
42. The Lord will always help you to know what to say
43. You are never to far gone 
44. Take things with a grain of salt 
45. The most important learnings of life are caught—not taught.
46. How to be open with my feelings (still in the process of learning)
47. Worldly things do not equal happiness 
48. Small and simple things make a big change 
49. The Bible and the Book of Mormon work hand in hand 
50. Sunday is the best day of the week 
51. God will answer things in His own timing 
52. We are learning, not stupid 
53. You can always change with the Atonement 
54. You can become the best of friends with someone in a matter of seconds 
55. Listening is a gift that you have to acquire 
56. How to have a conversation with God 
57. How to study the scriptures with love 
58. Fasting will bring you spiritual power 
59. Always have fun 
60. Stay close to the priesthood 
61. How to keep a budget 
62. Forget about the past sins 
63. Seek to gain spiritual gifts
64. God will use you to help others 
65. We are all on our own spiritual paths 
66. How to use and apply the scriptures 
67. The temple is quite literally Heaven on earth 
68. Enjoy to the end 
69. How to paint and pour ceramics 
70. You don't want to mess with Southern people and their college football 
71. Prayer is powerful
72. The prophets know what they are talking about 
73. I am not good when it comes to deep doctrine 
74. God is so willing to give us the gifts we need, we just have to ask for them! 
75. Smiling can open the door for people to learn more
76. Testimony meetings have my heart 
77. With Christ all things are possible 
78. If it's a good thought it comes from God
79. The Book of Mormon videos are the BEST things ever
80. Who I really am 
81. How big of a whimp I really am in the cold 
82. Do all things with a smile and it will be better
83. Be grateful in all circumstances 
84. The Lord loves us all so so much 
85. Forget yourself and go to work 
86. Different churches have bits and pieces  of the truth
87. God works with the knowledge we have 
88. People really are searching for the truth 
89. God listens to our wants and desires
90. Service is the way to the heart 
91.  Preach my gospel is a relevatory tool 
92.  How to fold a fitted sheets (thank you Hermanas 🙏
93.  God really does trust His missionaries 
94.  Family is a gift from God 
95.  Our church leaders care so much for us 
96.  It's alright to have questions 
97.   How to sew on a machine, thank you Connie Palmer!!
98.  God will give us the resources we need to get help 
99.  To be converted to the gospel 
100. Always stand up for what you believe in 
101. I LOVE to teach people about Christ 

I know without a shadow of a doubt that God loves each of his children and that He truly has a plan for us. I know that Christ atoned for our sins and that we can be forgiven and feel peace and happiness. I am grateful that I can help people learn about Jesus and feel of His light. I am grateful for this opportunity to serve the Lord here in South Carolina and I am so sad for my mission to be coming to an end. The Book of Mormon is true and it was given to us to have the fullness of truth. 

Thank y'all so much for all the love and support that you have sent my way! 

I love all y'all so much and I hope you have a blessed week!

Love,
Sister Jensen 


101 things I've learned on a mission...

1. Hand quilt  2. Just like a pothole, a testimony can grow overnight  3. Miracles do happen! 4. The gift of revelation 5. The love...