Sister Eggett: Georgia Atlanta Mission

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Pure Love Whose Spirit Makes Us One (Hymn #295)

Monday, 22 May 2017

Dear family and friends,

The closer I get to the end of my mission, the more I am filled with love for it. This has been such an amazing time for me. I love the people, I love Georgia, I love my mission, but most importantly, I love my Savior. He is my Friend! My Redeemer. He is everything to me.

I am so thankful for this time I've had to serve and represent Him, and for the time I still have! :)

This past week we got to go to the temple. It was recently announced that the general authorities have made it possible for all missionaries to attend the temple on their missions if they have one that is close enough for them to attend. It was such an exciting announcement for me to hear, because I love the temple, and I have needed it throughout my mission. Just when I need the spiritual uplifting, we have a temple trip. I am always filled with awe and love for my Savior as I attend the temple. I am so thankful for the ability that all missionaries around the world will have to go to the temple and participate in the sacred promises with God! :)

Y'all. Go to the temple. Even if it is to just walk on the grounds. It is a sacred and special place. A place where you can receive direct answers to your prayers! I have a firm testimony of that. Every time I attend the temple, I receive answers to my prayers, and God gives me comfort in knowing that I am doing the right thing!

We felt inspired to go see Jerrie, a headquarter referral, recently. So we followed the prompting and drove out to see her. And she was home!! It had been hard for us to contact her, but we were finally able to talk to her and have a lesson with her and Angel, her husband. It was such a tender mercy to be able to see them again and know that they are still interested in learning more. Jerrie knows how much she needs the gospel. She told us that herself. The hardest thing now is working with their schedules, since they are just barely getting back on their feet so they're both working full-time. I know that things will work out in the Lord's timing! :)

We had the amazing opportunity to serve at Bridging the Gap again (a humanitarian service/soup kitchen). While we were there, they were doing a gospel service with all those who came to the soup kitchen. (Side note: I LOVE the South! Being in the buckle of the Bible Belt, everyone somehow ties Jesus into everyday life!)

Anyway, to begin the gospel service, a man started singing "Amazing Grace" and a few other gospel songs. As the songs continued, the people started joining in, and eventually we had a whole crowd of individuals (all races, genders, and religions) united together to praise the Lord. It was a touching event to witness. I was humbled and filled with love for all of these individuals as I sang along to the beautiful songs! :)

My invitation to y'all is to fill your life with good music. Pay more attention to the music you are listening to. If it doesn't contain uplifting, good lyrics, turn it off or change the station. Listen to music that will invite the Spirit into your life more fully. Avoid listening to music that will invite negativity into your life.

I testify that as you do so, you will be more sensitive to the Holy Spirit's promptings. You will find yourself drawing closer to God, and you will be happier! :)

Keep smiling. Have a blessed week. And stay prayed up! :)

Miss Patsy! :) She was a sweet lady who invited us into her home. I just had to get a picture with her because she was so cute and happy! :)

MISS DEE! :D (One of our amazing investigators :))

Totally hippies ;)

Newnan Square :)

Goose friends! ;)

This one's for Moo! ;)

Isabella! :D

Temple trip! :)

Ward talent show! It was epic! So awesome! One of them played the didgeridoo and it was AWESOME! (Y'all, look up the didgeridoo when you can. It sounds so cool!)

Bishop Baker and his son performing at the ward talent show!

And fun times! ;)

Oh Happy Day!

Monday, 15 May 2017

Dear family and friends,

Hey y'all! What a happy day it was! The wonderfullest time of the year when missionaries get to talk to their families! :D (And what a joy it was! :))

And guess who surprised me that same day before I Skyped home? My Uncle Aaron!! :D It was epic! He showed up at church and I got to spend some time with him there! So fun!

Anyway, on to the joyous occasions of missionary work!

Life as someone who has a short time left on her mission is very... interesting. I've had my fair share of ups and downs. It's definitely a normal thing. I love it here. I LOVE my mission. And I especially love the Lord! This has been a big opportunity for me to learn how much I love my Savior. Each day it is put to the test as I go out and serve. Sometimes, I feel the pressure of the adversary. Sometimes, I have a hard time discerning the Spirit. And sometimes, I fail to see the good. But as I seek to rely on the Lord, He helps me through it. I testify of that. The Lord is there and He will carry you through ANYTHING as you rely on Him!

We taught early-morning seminary on Thursday and it was so great to see the dedication of these youth. In Utah it's very different. Frequently youth have the option of attending early-morning, or seminary that is later in the day. But the youth here have only one option, and that is early morning. It was even hard for me to get up since it was earlier than I'm used to!

But as we taught them, I saw them light up. I could see how they were taking it in and a lot of them were applying it to their lives. We taught about Revelations 12 and 13, and how Satan is warring amongst us every day. He is trying his hardest to destroy the light and joy that we have within us.

Elder Klebingat of the seventy spoke during Stake Conference a few weeks ago about how to conquer that battle, and we were able to apply it to our lesson.

He said, "Avoiding temptation is easier than resisting it."

Resisting temptation is like using a sword. Avoiding it is like using a shield. A shield protects. This is what we need to defend against the "fiery darts of the wicked". The more we seek to use the shield of faith, the stronger we become!

(See Ephesians 6:11-17)

Ray of Sunshine!

-We went to see Miss Dee, one of our amazing investigators. Instead of the regular, "I still gotta read that book. I jus' haven't had time" (referring to the Book of Mormon), she told us that SHE'S BEEN READING IT! She pulled out her book and showed us the parts that she's been marking. It was so special! She read a big part of 3 Nephi and it was amazing to see how much she loved it! She had a happy glow about her. :) Miss Dee is progressing and as she is, I am seeing her become happier!

Y'all, this gospel is true. I has to be. How else would we find pure joy? As we learn of our Savior, we find that pure joy. As we apply what we've learned, we are able to keep that joy. As we share what we've learned with others, our joy overflows and others are filled with it too!

Think of that. We have so much joy to share with others! :)

My invitation to y'all is to share your testimony with someone of how knowing and living the gospel has brought you joy. You can do it in person, or you can do it on social media, or you can write a letter to someone about it. I testify that as you do this, you will be filled with a renewed sense of joy. You will come closer to the Savior. And you will bless the lives of many! :)

Keep smiling, and have an amazingly blessed week full of joy! :)