The Gospel Makes People Happy!!

Dear Friends and Family,

Sorry this is coming a little late. I had the amazing opportunity to go to the temple yesterday. I absolutely love the temple and there is no better way to recharge your spirit than being able to go to the house of the Lord.

This week has been so good! I found out that I am staying in Pinnacle Mountain. Yay! And I am getting a new companion who I have been promised will actually stay with me the whole transfer. We will see what happens though :)

This week I have been reflecting on a scripture from the Book of Mormon.

In Mosiah 2:41 it says "And moreover I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven that thereby they may dwell with God in a never-ending state of happiness." 

The gospel truly brings happiness to people. I have seen it in my own life and I have seen it over and over again in the lives of the people I have had the opportunity to teach. For example this week we went to see Sister Fox. She told us how before we starting teaching her she was always sad and now she can't stop smiling. She said that people will ask her why she is all the sudden so happy and she says it is because she has the spirit now. Another example. We saw Nygee and Nuketa today and Nygee was so happy to see us. She let us right in and wanted to get right to the lesson. Four weeks ago when we starting teaching them she wouldn't say a word and was super shy. Now is so bright and excited to learn the gospel. This gospel changes people and it makes us happier. It makes sense because God wants us to be happy so if we will do what he says and live the way he has told us too we will be happy. Our lives won't be perfect but we will be able to find joy in ALL parts of our journey.

I love this gospel and I love how happy it make me. And I know that by continuing to live the gospel and let it change me I will be able to "dwell with God in a never-ending state of happiness."

Thank you EVERYONE who contributed to my birthday general conference binder. It was the best birthday gift! It literally made me cry :) Thank you also for all the love and support and other birthday wishes.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Love Sister Aase