Testimony

So this week has gone so fast. It's been so so busy and I can't believe it's P-day already. We had zone conference this week, which was really really nice. It was on the meaning of  Christmas and what we want our Christmas to look like while we're here in Poland. It's different here, I'm not with my family, I don't have the christmas tree and the christmas songs or even Home Alone. This Christmas has been a great time to really think about the true meaning of Christmas, why we celebrate it and why the season is filled with so much joy and so much hope. It's the season of giving, of sharing and of loving. The reason why we have Christmas is because 'God so loved the world that He sent his Only Begotten Son.' God sent His Son Jesus Christ, who was born in a stable in Bethlehem. The God of the Old Testament, the Lamb of God, the Saviour and Redeemer of mankind had such humble beginnings, and the story of His birth sparks within us joy, and love and care for others as we are reminded of what is really important during the Christmas season. I've had moments of peace and moments to be still, as I have thought about the Christ child, His mother Mary and the humble Joseph. I've been filled with gratitude towards God, for the gift that he gave us, the gift of His Divine Son. 

The rest of the week was really good, we finally taught a lesson haha, and not just one lesson but two! It was so nice, I couldn't help but smile as we taught because I was sharing with them something that is so important to me and they were both such lovely people searching for the truth. We shared with them the message of the Restoration, taught them about the Book of Mormon and gave them each their own copy. I'm so grateful that I get to share with people Salvation. It's moments like these that make it all worth it, just look for the good in your life because I promise it will always outweigh the bad. 

Another good thing is that my Polish is improving a lot which is always a good sign. It's been a huge blessing and I've just been able to embrace it without fear and I find myself having conversations and talking and listening like woah I'm really doing this hahaha. It's quite funny to be honest but it's so cool. We had the ward Christmas party on saturday as well and it was a 12 course meal without any meat which was bizarre but I enjoyed it for the most part hahah.

At the zone conference, President Chandler gave me the opportunity to share my testimony of my Saviour and I was grateful for this. I'm always grateful for the opportunity to share my testimony of the Saviour because it means so much to me. I cherish my testimony of my Saviour, because he is everything to me. I am so grateful for Him,I'm grateful for His example, His love, His teachings and His atoning sacrifice. I feel his love each day, it helps me to continue on, when I feel like no one understands me I always remind myself that there is always one who knows, there is always one who understands, because Jesus Christ knows and understands perfectly.

Speak to you all soon!

Starszy Ashworth