Change is the only real constant.

Last week at transfer meeting, Sister Bernhisel shared thoughts from the talk given by President Monson called, "Find Joy in the Journey." That phrase has often been quoted and has been a big motivator for me on my mission. Sometimes when I feel that I am looking too far into the future, I try to step back and remember this quote. She shared another quote that I hadn't heard quite as frequently: "Nothing is as constant as change." How true that is.

As I have embarked upon this new journey in a new area, I have enjoyed the refreshing time to create new goals and friendships. Although it was extremely hard to leave my last area because I loved it so much, I am ready for new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of me. I will have to catch on to this area rather quickly because my wonderful companion will be finishing her mission at the end of this transfer.

I know that the Lord has been with me through it all and I know that He can comfort you in the change and the trials that you face as well. We must turn to him always, so that we can receive the blessing that He already has in store for us. I have found that the best way to do this is by pouring our souls out in mighty prayer. 

In the Bible Dictionary under 'prayer', it says, 

"The object of prayer is not to change the will of God but to secure for ourselves and for others blessings that God is already willing to grant but that are made conditional on our asking for them.