My name is Sister Egbert and I am proud to be a missionary for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Welcome to my first official blog post. I am excited to talk to you here online in the world of facebook and other online activity, something that is still new but very fantastic for the world of missionary work.
What is it that I do as a missionary? Well my purpose as a missionary is to help invite others to come closer to our Savior Jesus Christ. I know that what we teach as missionaries is true. How? Through my own confirmation of the spirit. I am have read the Book of Mormon, I have had the experiences and above all I have prayed with real intent to know these things are true.
That is why I am here! As a missionary I give up 18 months to the service of God and my fellow men. You know what? It is one of the hardest things I have ever done but one of the most rewarding!! I get to share the one thing that has brought me the greatest joy in the darkest moments, the one thing that means more to me than anything else in the world. That my dear friends is the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Through this gospel I know exactly who I am! I am a child of Heavenly Father who loves me (and you) so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to suffer for everything that we have ever experienced.
I know why I am here and where I am going! I know that I can return to live with God our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ again with my wonderful family for all eternity in perfect happiness.
I know the Atonement of Jesus Christ is very real and centeral to Heavenly Father's plan for us! When I decided around June 2012 to serve a mission I decided that one of my goals would be to know the Atonement of Jesus Christ more in my life in all it's aspects. Well my wish has been granted, of course I still have lots to learn! A scripture that has really set my thoughts free on the gift of the Atonement is found in the Book of Mormon in the book of Alma chapter 7:11-14
11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and aafflictions and btemptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will ctake upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
12 And he will take upon him adeath, that he may bloose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to csuccor his people according to their infirmities.
13 Now the Spirit aknoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the bflesh that he might ctake upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.
14 Now I say unto you that ye must arepent, and be born again; for the Spirit saith if ye are not born again ye cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven; therefore come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye may be washed from your sins, that ye may have faith on the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, who is mighty to save and to cleanse from all unrighteousness.
This has quickly become one of my very favorites because it talks about so many of the things Jesus Christ suffered for us. Not just sin but EVERYTHING! I know with every piece of my heart and every fiber of my being that he knows everything we have ever felt. He knows every pain and heart ache and every sorrow, I think he knows every joy and happiness too!!! I know that as he suffered for each of us he looked into each of our eyes and saw everything we each would go through, He knows! AND I know that he lives!
Thanks for listening for today!
Have a fantastic day!!
Love Sister Egbert
