I LOVE RICE

HEY FAMILY

This week was a good one! Things are really picking up we got 3 new investigators this week who all came to church and so we are excited to start teaching more about the gospel. We keep seeing more and more miracles with our investigators but the best part is seeing the way their lives change and how their happiness increases as they come close to their Savior. I think one of my favorite parts of Cambodia is watching Khmer people exercise. We went and visited a widow in our ward this week who just got out of the hospital and she was demonstrating to us her exercise routine,I haven't stopped laughing since. I really wish I could show you a video or get a picture its so funny and makes the work better. We had interviews with President this week but he was in a big rush so we didn't really have any time to talk so I don't have any cool insights to share from that this week.

I don't know what happened or switched for me this week but I LOVE RICE. I used to not eat it too much because it always made me feel sick but now I can't go a day without it - super strange. 

I was studying this week about centering our lives on Christ and truly this is what brings us the most joy and happiness.

I love this verse in Isaiah 64:8 `But now, O lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.`

``If our lives are centered in Jesus Christ, He can successfully mold us into who we need to be in order to return to His and Heavenly Fathers presence in the celestial kingdom. The joy we experience in this life will be in direct proportion to how well our lives are centered on the teachings, example, and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.` (Elder Maynes)

As we read the Book of Mormon everyday and apply its teachings and try our best to center our lives in Jesus Christ we will see immeasurable blessings!!! There is so much joy in living the gospel and truly the only real way to happiness is found in the gospel teachings. I am so thankful for the Savior and the immense joy He has given me in this life. 

Love Sister Stratford :))) e

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