Danielle's Mission in France: (Cool Blog Title)

So this week, instead of rehashing all of the lessons that I learn repeatedly throughout this difficult experience, I want to talk about the blessings.

Knowing that there is a reason for all opposition has been humbling. This month has been a weak point in my mission, I'll be honest. I can't spill a continuous waterfall of miracles and awesome moments, but I can tell you that every second of this trial has been worth knowing that God is refining me into something better.

I was talking to another missionary the other day about the time she almost went home in her second transfer. She was in the car on the way to our mission president's house with another missionary. The other missionary was really upset that she was leaving and tried to talk her out of it. She said she couldn't stay because she didn't feel like she was good enough and that God was disappointed with her for not progressing. The other missionary stopped the car and said: "God promised you change after eighteen months. You've only been here for three. God can't promise you change if you can't promise your time."

What an incredible lesson that is. I can tell you the pressure is heavy out in the mission field, but the burden makes you so much stronger. It is what the Savior died for. That we could change. That we can use the knowledge we gain from our trials toward becoming better people. Easy? No. Possible? Because of Him.

I've been doing some really cool doctrinal studies about the birth of Christ in honor of Christmas. I decided to delay posting them until Christmas comes around. Remember Him while you're with your family, your spouse, your friends, with your dog, or whoever you're going to celebrate with this year. Let our knowledge of Him and the opportunities we are given to grow effect us the way God intended them. God bless all of you. Happy growing and Merry early Christmas!!

Sœur Green

P.S. Shout out to my Dad. You're wonderful. Thank you so much.