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Six months ago, my mission changed pretty drastically. We couldn't go to church, or really anywhere. We were stuck in our house a lot, and the service and teaching we did looked different than it did before. We kind of went into survival mode.

But, GOOD NEWS, we survived!! And there were so many crazy miracles. During those 6 months I made lifelong friends, some ladies I LOVE got baptized, and my capacity increased like crazy. Missionary work still doesn't look like it did 7 months ago, but overall, the change has definitely been positive. And the Lord's work is not about to be stopped. Actually, it's hastening. My mission is having a MAJOR reset, and I am HYPED for it. We are officially out of survival mode and in hardcore work mode.

There's lots of intense goals and plans and whatnot that go with the reset which are really good but also a lot. I've been a little overwhelmed. What has helped me through is remembering why I came on my mission and what I'm here to do. I came because I love the Lord so much. And because I love people. Now that I'm here, I'm going to love people enough to help them take action that leads to Jesus Christ. It has also helped me to realize that the Lord is in this and that He helps us accomplish our righteous desires (Ether 3:2). I've been trying way hard and brainstorming ideas and giving everything, but there is honestly no way I can do all these things that are expected of me on my own. But if I have the Lord with me, no worries! It has been crazy amazing to watch Him do His work! I wish I could tell you all the things. I'll just tell you one amazing thing that happened this week:

I went PAINT BALLING!! I'd never been before, and I was nervous, but it was actually really fun. I was zero help to my team cause I didn't know what I was doing, but I did get a welt on my stomach. :) Anyway, the miracle part about paint balling was that there were so many people there. 4 that we invited that we are going to start teaching. That's BIG. 

One more story cause I have to tell you the highlight of my week. :) I went to Branson to hang out with my friend Sister Andreason from ELKO (wow, she's incredible!), and we went to Elevate Branson together. It's a Christian program that gives food to those in need. We got in vans and went to extended stay hotels and knocked on every door, gave them food, and offered to pray with them. Y'all, it was Christianity in action. Such incredible people and such a beautiful spirit. I LOVED it.

I also love all of you! Email me at liberty.johnson@missionary.org. I'm looking for ways to meet more people in Springfield, especially people who want the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, if you have any ideas, just let me know. :)

LOVE,

Sister Liberty Johnson

Sister Andreason!!


Fancy pictures from last month when I went to an Andy's run :)


Andy's

Paintballing


Face masks (to celebrate 1 year on my mission!)



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