December 25, 2023: ¡FELIZ NAVIDAD!

¡Feliz Navidad a todos! 


I hope you all have the best Christmas day and get to enjoy this time of year! It's my first Christmas as a missionary and away from home but I know that the reason we celebrate is still the same! I get to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with those I love here in Spain! I get to share his Gospel everyday and that is the best possible gift! To see lives changed and hearts soften by the Savior and his love! 

As we begin this new year I have reflected on the past 5 months of being a missionary and serving the Lord! Truly there is no better job in the world! I am grateful everyday for the people I have met and the relationships I am making! God truly is so aware of us and our needs! 

It definitely has not been easy and I find myself wishing and praying for outcomes that may not come when I wish! I am giving my all to the people of Spain and I hope and pray to be better for them! I have seen so many miracles here already and I know without a doubt that the Lord is preparing his vineyard! 

Neil A Maxwell said “when in stressful situations we ask ourselves if there is something more in us to give,
 We can take comfort in knowing that God, who knows our ability perfectly,
 He put us here to succeed. No one was predestined to fail or be bad. When
 We have been weighed and found wanting, let us remember that we were measured before and we were found equal to our tasks; and therefore let us continue, but with a more determined discipleship” 

I have found that in moments of stress, worry or inadequacy we can trust that God is currently looking at your brighter future! He knows our potential and who we are destined to become! As we begin this new year I am excited to grow my relationship with Christ and trust in his timing!! 

Have the most amazing Christmas!! I love you all so much! Thank you for all the Christmas and birthday wishes ♡ 

Love, Hermana Ross ♡ 

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