Even a Twig of Faith

Elder Jones (far left) and Elder Griffiths (front, center) on transfer day.

The interesting thing about coming on a mission has been to look back on the past seven months of being out here, and seeing what the Lord has done to strengthen my testimony. Looking back on various experiences allows me to see just how much He has changed me in order to be a better missionary. At the times of those experiences, I had no idea that I was being shaped into something better. Don't get me wrong, I've still got a long way to go, but I've definitely learned how to recognize God's hand in my life a lot more easily. 

Before my mission, my testimony didn't grow very quickly because I never asked Heavenly Father to teach me. Now, I can't afford to not listen to Him. I've realized just how important it is to listen to the Spirit, read the scriptures, pray, attend church, fast, pay fast offerings, be kind to others, be charitable, be humble, and to learn. Those are just a few of the things I've learned. 

My testimony has become much more personal and much less generic. I gain more and more experiences that reaffirm my testimony and make it into something that cannot be shaken. It's a blessing to know that as long as I have even a twig of faith, it allows God to grow it.