Plain and Simple....and Oh So Wonderful!

It's official! I've conquered my fear of driving! Yay! In fact, I may be too comfortable on the road... And I think I've learned the true meaning of road rage... I've been saying things like: "Come on car, are ya gonna let me in or not?! Oh, I see how it is - fiiiiiiine! Ulupala!" (Tongan for knucklehead). 

And yes, I'm learning many different words in different languages.  Most in Samoan, some in Tongan, some Spanish, and even a little Japanese. No, I'm not fluent in any of these.

FHE was so fun! It was combined YSA wards and we played Jeopardy. Sister Uelese helped out by counting the points.  I helped out by turning the papers around so the people could see the question.  I got up there and immediately started acting. What can I say? I was on stage! I presented the questions, gestured to the board, and smiled. Everyone was impressed.  Someone told me I was the star of the show. (Blushes) 

I want to share my favorite part of an awesome scripture: 2 Nephi 25:4 

"My soul delighteth in plainness."

I love this! It makes me think of how we teach the gospel.  

We teach the gospel in plainness, so that a child can understand. 

The truth is also plain and straightforward.  

The gospel is so detailed and yet, so simple! 

I also use that scripture when people give me weird looks for wanting a plain hotdog, or a cheese pizza. I like plain, simple things...it's who I am!  And for me this scripture is perfect - For my soul delighteth in plainness ;D

This week we did a lot of service by helping Sister Fitz decorate for Christmas at the institute building. Sister Fitz LOVES Christmas. And I don't blame her! Christmas was and is always a time when I could turn my thoughts to the Savior.  

I notice that as we pray for answers, there are some things we need to do: 

- pray, and really talk to Heavenly Father 

- we have to WANT to feel the Spirit.  When we have that want, we invite the Spirit in. 

- we need to have intentions to ACT on the answers we receive.  We shouldn't expect things to happen magically.  

As the Prophet Joseph Smith said: "When the Lord commands, DO IT." 

I found another awesome scripture: 2 Nephi 26: 33 

"For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth nothing save it be plain unto the the children of men; and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile."

I LOOOOOVE this scripture! It's so sweet and fair!

Always!  -Sister Brown