Weaknesses becoming Strengths

I had an interview with President this week and he asked me if I had any fears. Being a new missionary and recently being called to train I said.. "Of course I have fears. I haven't been able to get a referral or a solid potential since Sister Starkie left." President replied, "and does that worry you?" Why yes, yes it does. I expected him to give me advice on more effective finding efforts, or increasing skill level, or even finding someway to become more obedient. But he bluntly responded. "Worry is prayer to the wrong God. Fear is the opposite of Faith." He went on to explain that just as Heavenly Father can turn our weaknesses into strengths, Satan turns our strengths into weaknesses. We become so preoccupied with worry from lack of skill that we forget the gifts that he's already given us. Our feelings of inadequacy drives us to work less effectively. Worry is mentally planning to fail, and as President Leavitt always says.. in this mission "Failure is not an Option."

I don't have much time because we have a lot to get done today but some exciting news is we have been teaching the Fraser family for awhile and Dwayne has accepted the invitation to be baptized on March 8th. He and his wife will be married by President MacDonald in February and their children have expressed interest in the youth programs. I am totally pumped about them! All other investigators are progressing slowly but surely. 

I am learning so much and love love love the branch and the people here in New Glasgow! I hope you all have a great week!! 

Love

Sister Burton