Hello to all of my wonderful friends and family!!!
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
This is a very well known scripture, and it’s one that I strive to live by. But not until this week have I really understood it. I have learned to love others as I try to help them come closer to Jesus Christ. First because I knew I needed to love them, and then because I grew to really love them. But as I read this scripture this week, I realized that Jesus was saying more than just giving a commandment. He was giving a promise, saying that people will recognize us as deciples of Jesus Christ as we love those around us.
I have been so privileged to be able to wear His name on my chest for the past 18 months and represent Him as I walk the streets of Vegas. Words cannot describe to you the love that I have for the people here in Las Vegas. This city will always have my heart for many reasons. Not only do I love many people who are here, but it is the place where I grew a love for my Savior and also realized the love that he has for me.
I know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the way that God has given us to return back to him. I know that through faith in Jesus Christ and his atonement, repentance is possible. And faith isn’t simply believing, but believe in it so much that you do something about it. Faith is a principle of action. And I know that one can come to know the truthfulness of this gospel not just by learning about it or hearing about it, but by living it, or acting upon its principles. Having faith enough to do something about your belief. I have gained a testimony of this gospel by being able to see how living these principles changes lives. I know that living the gospel is the only way that we can be truly happy and receive a fullness of joy. The gospel truly is the way, “and there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God” (2 Nephi 31:21).
Thank you all for your support and for enduring through all of my long emails :) I love you all so dearly and can’t wait to see many of you as I return home. The mission has changed my life and strengthened my testimony in this gospel and if any of you are debating on serving, just do it. It will be such a blessing to your life and you will not regret any moment.
Have a wonderful week!!!
For the last time,
Sister Brown :)
