I hope you all had a good Christmas and are ready to face the new year! This week has been good! I am feeling very grateful for all of the members in the Woods Creek ward; our Christmas wouldn't have been the same without them. Transfers are this week, but I am yet to experience my first transfer because both Sister Snowder and I are staying in Woods Creek!
We had a lesson last night with a member of our ward and we talked about the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon has been emphasized a lot the past few years. We have been counseled many times to read and study the Book of Mormon daily. In the introduction section of Come Follow Me for this coming year it gives four prophetic promises about the Book of Mormon. Joseph Smith promises that you will get nearer to God as you read it. Ezra Taft Benson and President Nelson talk about the power that comes from reading the Book of Mormon daily; a power that helps you overcome temptation and weakness. President Hinckley promised an increase of the Spirit of the Lord. As I've read the Book of Mormon daily, I've seen these promises fulfilled in my life. As a mission we are reading the Book of Mormon in 100 days to prepare for general conference next April and are marking every reference of Christ. As I've done this I've been able to learn more about Christ and who He is and grow closer to Him. The Book of Mormon truly is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It brings an added measure of peace and strength into your life that is not found in any other book. I invite each of you to strive to read the Book of Mormon daily this week and this year as we study the Book of Mormon as a church. And as you do, to pray to feel of the truthfulness of it, even if you've already received a witness that it's true. I promise as you do this you'll recieve an answer that it's true and you will feel a greater peace and joy in your life.
Love you all! Have a wonderful week!
Sister Carlson
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