Hmm...

So, this week was good. Although, if I am being completely honest, I would have to say it was probably the hardest so far as far as the language goes. There wasn't any specific thing that happened, but just over the course of the whole week, I felt like I could not understand a single thing anyone was saying to me. It's like my brain just said "Alright, that's enough Korean for one lifetime, let's start shutting things down" and there I was, in the middle of Asia, without a single clue as to what was happening around me. Pretty crazy. I'm not a totally lost cause though. This struggling has humbled me a lot and has forced me to rely on the Savior. I finished reading Jesus the Christ this week and have been studying it alongside the New Testament and the Doctrine and Covenants. After all that, I am coming to realize that all the knowledge I have of our Savior is but a scratch on the surface of the incredible life he led and the terrible sacrifice he made for us. Although this week was hard as far as the language goes, I have never felt closer to Christ and my testimony of him has never been stronger. Under any other circumstance, had I experienced the frustration and struggles I have had this week, I couldn't have pulled through. But because I have been called as an Elder in the Lord's church, and because I have Him walking beside me, carrying me even, every step of the way, I have been able to look forward with faith and perservere.

Don't get me wrong, the work is still wonderful, and while this week was hard, I would not have changed any part of it. I need the growing experiences. I think that is what I am learning most of all in this mission. This life is about GROWTH. If you are matching every expectation set before you, fantastic! Do more. The Lord knows our potential and what we are capable of accomplishing. We, however are most often the obstacles in our own way. Anyway, I should probably stop right about here before I get all preachy and what not. :)

Life is good. Korean is SUPER hard, and I love every day I get to spend in the Lord's service!

Have a great week everyone!

 

Elder Jakob Tyler Fund

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