What lack I yet?

Welcome to the amazing year of 2020!

This past week, I have been facing more health issues that followed me from Fort Dauphin, but I trust in the Lord and I know that He will provide a way for me to accomplish the work He has called me to do.

This past week, we had zone conference at our mission office. The topic of the conference was about the Law of Chastity and other topics. One of the topics that I really enjoyed and really needed to hear was the talk about enduring through trials on the mission. We started out by listing a number of the things that the average missionary here in Madagascar might have faced. We then drew a line next to that list, and then came up with some ways to overcome those trials. A trial that I faced this week was going without water for 2 days, It was a challenge since we had plenty of laundry to do and we also had plenty of dirty dishes to wash (ourselves included). But, at the zone conference, a missionary gave a story about how he only had a cup of water to wash himself with, and as he thanked Heavenly Father for that water, the water for the shower came back on. Gratitude goes a long way. The Lord appreciates our appreciation...especially when He gave all that He had and expected no recognition!

Another question I asked my mission president this past week was concerning the fact that I had felt that I have been doing everything that I have been needing to do, but I felt that I had something missing. That question was What lack I yet?

The answer I got was confidence.

Perhaps you too can ask that question and find new ways to please the Lord and become more like him.

I am grateful for this time that I have to serve here in Madagascar and to serve the people with all my heart.

Love.

Elder Johnson