I love to see the temple!!!

Hi Everyone!! It has been a very good week. It has gotten quite a bit warmer lately and I love it:) We have had to walk more because our car is low on miles so that has been an adventure. We taught another lesson to Sister Barnes and she is progressing well in the gospel. She always calls me the "cars salesman" because I keep telling her why it is important to be baptized. Whenever she commits to reading or church she always says "Probably!" Then looks at me and points and says "And don't get pushy!!" Haha I just laugh:) She is so adorable and I know that gospel will bless her life so much. We had a worldwide missionary training this week and Elder Bednar said something that struck me. He told us that as missionaries we could only bring our message unto the heart, not into the heart. And even then it is the Spirit that does that not us. I think sometimes I get caught up in how much this could bless their lives so I want to just jam it into their very soul! But it doesn't work that way. We must all open the door and receive what is being offered to us. Christ is always knocking, but we must allow him to enter our lives. We also got the opportunity to go to the temple today, which was incredible! I have never felt such overwhelming peace. Everytime I attend I just get overwhelmed with the love and acceptance my Savior pours upon me. I have to hold on to the feeling because we only get to attend the temple once a year... which is sad. I know that this church is true. I know as we follow the teachings of our prophet and his apostles, we will receive guidance and help while navigating through lives trials. Follow their counsel and attend the temple. Whenever possible! Go with family members and friends! Work on family history so you can take your own names. It is a blessing that many miss out on. I love you all so very much! I pray for you everyday! Have a wonderful week!

Your Sister in Christ,

Sister Northrup