Tuesday, October 25, 2011
A Prayer of My Heart
In this very moment
This small moment in time
I hold a tiny prayer
A secret prayer
A prayer so dear
A prayer of my fragile heart
Pain is a constant pressure
Lust is a constant fear
Compassion, constant desire
For tears are always here
In this very moment
This painful moment in time
I long to have you with me
I need to know you're there
I pray for loving hands
This, my simple prayer
Confusion swirls around
Pushing me to the ground
Holding me in depression
Filing my mind with such congestion
In this very moment
This very moment in time
I ask for your arms of comfort
I ask to know you care
I want to know you're there
This is a prayer of my heart
I pray to you, My Lord
Thursday, October 20, 2011
The Letters Continue
The letters are not as heavily coming in as they were before, they still come in. They come in as they please, each missionary writing when they have the time to write back to me. It's interesting to see who writes back the quickest and the other ones that take a while to respond. I understand the time span with each, some are farther away so it takes a long to send and receive, while others are busy with the day to day deeds of missionary work. I hope that writing me back is not a pressure in their life, I hope it is only a beckon of light that will be able to help them move along the path that they have nobly decided to go on.
Missionary work is probably the hardest, but best, thing to do at this time in life. Dropping everything they know for two years, to serve our wonderful Lord. They go to a place they don't know much about, probably a place that is way out of their comfort zone. Being able to do that and to do it with a smile on their face is a courageous act. They are amazing young men and young women.
With each letter I receive I smile. Knowing that they are letters from wonderful people, doing the work the Lord has asked them to do. They are putting themselves out there for the world to see who they are and what they stand for. I have great gratitude, appreciation, and respect for those men and women out there in the mission field.
I have written over 57 missionaries, not everyone has written back, but that's okay. I have had amazing times reading the different letters from the many people that have written back already. I do not know these missionaries personally, other than three of them, but I have a real and strong love for them. They are my brothers and sisters in the gospel and my hand of hope, love, and gratitude surely reaches out for them.
Without the missionaries in this world, the Word of God wouldn't be able to spread to all ends of the world. This is a wonderful gospel and it needs to be known by everyone, so they can experience the happiness it can bring to their life.
Here is my testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a wonderful church, it has wonderful people in it and most importantly it is true. It is the one and only true church on the earth, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are two amazing beings that are here to help us along the way of this crazy and painful world. They haven't left us alone here on the world, even though at times it may feel like it. Jesus Christ is our brother and we are able to become like him and Heavenly Father, if we do as they ask and do everything to the best of our abilities. We have the right and to repent of the many sins of the world and become like Him. Without this Gospel on this planet we would all be doomed to the sins and hatred of this incredible world.
Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father have the power to do anything you can think of and more! All you have to do is believe in Them and trust that they are there for you. Through thick and thin! They love you more than anyone else in the world. And they are the ones that know you better than you even know yourself. Trust in the Lord and He will be there for you!
I am not afraid to talk about the gospel I believe in, because I know that it is true!
Missionary work is probably the hardest, but best, thing to do at this time in life. Dropping everything they know for two years, to serve our wonderful Lord. They go to a place they don't know much about, probably a place that is way out of their comfort zone. Being able to do that and to do it with a smile on their face is a courageous act. They are amazing young men and young women.
With each letter I receive I smile. Knowing that they are letters from wonderful people, doing the work the Lord has asked them to do. They are putting themselves out there for the world to see who they are and what they stand for. I have great gratitude, appreciation, and respect for those men and women out there in the mission field.
I have written over 57 missionaries, not everyone has written back, but that's okay. I have had amazing times reading the different letters from the many people that have written back already. I do not know these missionaries personally, other than three of them, but I have a real and strong love for them. They are my brothers and sisters in the gospel and my hand of hope, love, and gratitude surely reaches out for them.
Without the missionaries in this world, the Word of God wouldn't be able to spread to all ends of the world. This is a wonderful gospel and it needs to be known by everyone, so they can experience the happiness it can bring to their life.
Here is my testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a wonderful church, it has wonderful people in it and most importantly it is true. It is the one and only true church on the earth, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are two amazing beings that are here to help us along the way of this crazy and painful world. They haven't left us alone here on the world, even though at times it may feel like it. Jesus Christ is our brother and we are able to become like him and Heavenly Father, if we do as they ask and do everything to the best of our abilities. We have the right and to repent of the many sins of the world and become like Him. Without this Gospel on this planet we would all be doomed to the sins and hatred of this incredible world.
Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father have the power to do anything you can think of and more! All you have to do is believe in Them and trust that they are there for you. Through thick and thin! They love you more than anyone else in the world. And they are the ones that know you better than you even know yourself. Trust in the Lord and He will be there for you!
I am not afraid to talk about the gospel I believe in, because I know that it is true!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Life Takes a Toll
I have been receiving letters still, I just haven't been able to post on the blog about it. School as started up again and being a senior in high school makes everything go crazy. Getting ready for college and making sure that everything is lined up to get into the college that I want to. But life goes on and the missionaries out there are waiting for their reply, (probably not really waiting but they still need a reply)
I got five envelopes about a week ago from my missionaries. So I swore that I only got five missionary replies, but one envelope had two missionary replies in one letter. It was so funny to read, you could just hear and see the different personalities in the two different hand-writings.
There is definitely a different spirit with each letter I receive. It is an amazing thing and it will be more amazing as time goes on and I run into the box of letters again. Rereading these letters in the future is going to be a touching experience. To remember the work that I am doing right now, to remember the different missionaries that I have been able to talk to and learn about. I do not plan on throwing away or getting rid of any of these letters. These letters are special to be even though I don't know many of the missionaries that are writing me. They have a huge spot in my heart and I love and appreciate them greatly!
I hope these missionaries know the work they are doing is an amazing work and everyone that has written back to me has shown that they do know. I hope they continue with that knowledge and grow stronger!
I got five envelopes about a week ago from my missionaries. So I swore that I only got five missionary replies, but one envelope had two missionary replies in one letter. It was so funny to read, you could just hear and see the different personalities in the two different hand-writings.
There is definitely a different spirit with each letter I receive. It is an amazing thing and it will be more amazing as time goes on and I run into the box of letters again. Rereading these letters in the future is going to be a touching experience. To remember the work that I am doing right now, to remember the different missionaries that I have been able to talk to and learn about. I do not plan on throwing away or getting rid of any of these letters. These letters are special to be even though I don't know many of the missionaries that are writing me. They have a huge spot in my heart and I love and appreciate them greatly!
I hope these missionaries know the work they are doing is an amazing work and everyone that has written back to me has shown that they do know. I hope they continue with that knowledge and grow stronger!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Favorite Missionary
Well, I got another reply from a missionary that is quickly becoming my favorite missionary to write to. He is Elder Tay and I give a great respect and love for him. He is amazing at making me feel the spirit, it's almost as like he speaks right to my heart. He is able to write the things that I need to hear and it is amazing. He is truly doing the Work of God and definitely is letting God work through him.
Our Heavenly Father has a power that can be used for the most amazing miracles and yet he uses it to touch the lives of people like me. It is an amazing thought that Elder Tay had the feeling that he needed to write me back and now we are having the conversations that would be both pleasing to the Lord and to myself. I can say that I would love to meet him and I am hoping that we are still writing when he comes back home in two years.
I hope that I will be able to go to his homecoming and then we shall be able to meet in person. I'm sure that we would know each other pretty well by that time, if we continue to talk the whole time. It would be an amazing experience to meet him after his mission.
I hope that he is doing well and that everything in his mission will go as he and the Lord plans them to!
Our Heavenly Father has a power that can be used for the most amazing miracles and yet he uses it to touch the lives of people like me. It is an amazing thought that Elder Tay had the feeling that he needed to write me back and now we are having the conversations that would be both pleasing to the Lord and to myself. I can say that I would love to meet him and I am hoping that we are still writing when he comes back home in two years.
I hope that I will be able to go to his homecoming and then we shall be able to meet in person. I'm sure that we would know each other pretty well by that time, if we continue to talk the whole time. It would be an amazing experience to meet him after his mission.
I hope that he is doing well and that everything in his mission will go as he and the Lord plans them to!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Replies Keep on Coming
I got some more replies from some missionaries today. I only got three for this week, but it's still a good number. One of them is one that I have already gotten a reply from before and that is Sean. This is his second time writing back to me and I'm excited for our future letters. He is already an amazing missionary to talk to, and I am only writing to him. To see him in person would be amazing, but that won't happen for two years, when he gets back home. I wonder if I would be able to come back and welcome him home, that would be a fun experience. I just hope that he lives close around so I would be able to go without troubles.
The other two letters are from too boys from the MTC that I am glad they wrote me back. Both of their letters made me smile and I look forward to the letters to come from them too if they decide to continue to write me like Sean has. I love being the missionary writer and I plan on keeping this up for a while. Exciting times are to come xD
So the three missionaries that I received letters from this week is Sean, Cody, and Elder Hamblin
The other two letters are from too boys from the MTC that I am glad they wrote me back. Both of their letters made me smile and I look forward to the letters to come from them too if they decide to continue to write me like Sean has. I love being the missionary writer and I plan on keeping this up for a while. Exciting times are to come xD
So the three missionaries that I received letters from this week is Sean, Cody, and Elder Hamblin
Monday, August 15, 2011
Newly Written Letters
These three are written again because of the pouch regulations and this is the letter that was taken from their hand written letters and typed up.
August 7, 2011
Dear Elder Kevin/Tyler/Keith
I know you don’t know me at all, but I thought I would write to you to let you know I am thankful for the work you have done or are going to do while on your mission. It is a noble and honorable work to do willing with the love and dedication of your heart. Keep a strong heart and always be pushing forward, for the Lord will be able to help you through anything. He knows you for who you are and is very proud of the choices you have made, thus far.
I shall start off with a short introduction of myself, so that you are not writing to a complete stranger. I am called Chelsea Bastian, I live in Lehi, Utah, and I am 17 years of age. I am a member of the church and I plan to be going on a mission when I hit that age. I have just recently moved to Lehi, so I don’t feel like I belong here. I love writing missionaries, because that is when I feel like I am myself and I don’t have to worry about judging faces, eyes, and thoughts. Missionary work is a big delight in my life. I love to extend my hand of love and support to all of those that I can, so if you know of any missionary that needs a pick me up, I will be glad to write them.
It is nice to know that we have strong and noble young men that are willing to give up two years of their life to the Lord. Thank you for all your hard work and devotion to the wonderful work of the Lord. You are doing plenty of marvelous things.
JJJRandom Quote- In times of trials, the best thing to do is Smile! JJJ
I would love to hear back from you to learn more about you, your mission, and anything you would like to share with me about the gospel.
From,
Your Earthly Stranger and your Heavenly Sister,
Chelsea Bastian
Hitting a Small Road Block
Writing these missionaries on a weekly basis has helped me stay closer to the Lord, in a strange way. I don't know how to explain it, but I feel like myself and closer to God when I write missionaries. Which is the reason that I have started to write these wonderful and noble guys and girls.
Recently I have recieved three of the letters that I sent out, back. Because there is a rule that it can't be in an envelope, no stamps, pictures, cards, or currency. It also has to be on a plain white paper, which in turns makes me have to type everything that I write to them. I hate typing out letters, because to me it feels like they don't mean as much.
I have a feeling that if I don't type these letters out and send them, then Satan has won a little bit of this battle. My focus is to help support the missionaries and these letters are doing just that. Satan doesn't want these letters to go out, but that is not going to stop me! I am set and ready for the battle that is going to come to me. This is not going to be easy to keep up on all these letters, but I will be doing everything in my power to keep it going!
Here are instructions on how to send mail through the Missionary Pouch
Instructions for making a three-fold letter:
• Lay the blank side of the single-sheet letter facing down with the writing facing you.
• Fold the top of the letter about one-third of the way down, and crease.
• Fold the bottom of the letter to the top of the first fold, and crease.
• Use two pieces of tape or two sticker tabs on the top to secure it, not more than one inch from each side, but do not seal the ends.
• Do not include any other item in the letter such as printed pictures, currency or medication, etc.
• In the top left corner, write the return address.
• Affix a stamp in the top right corner
• In the middle of the sheet, write:
Missionary's name
MTC or Mission name
P.O. Box 30150
Salt Lake City, Ut 84130-0150
Recently I have recieved three of the letters that I sent out, back. Because there is a rule that it can't be in an envelope, no stamps, pictures, cards, or currency. It also has to be on a plain white paper, which in turns makes me have to type everything that I write to them. I hate typing out letters, because to me it feels like they don't mean as much.
I have a feeling that if I don't type these letters out and send them, then Satan has won a little bit of this battle. My focus is to help support the missionaries and these letters are doing just that. Satan doesn't want these letters to go out, but that is not going to stop me! I am set and ready for the battle that is going to come to me. This is not going to be easy to keep up on all these letters, but I will be doing everything in my power to keep it going!
Here are instructions on how to send mail through the Missionary Pouch
Instructions for making a three-fold letter:
• Lay the blank side of the single-sheet letter facing down with the writing facing you.
• Fold the top of the letter about one-third of the way down, and crease.
• Fold the bottom of the letter to the top of the first fold, and crease.
• Use two pieces of tape or two sticker tabs on the top to secure it, not more than one inch from each side, but do not seal the ends.
• Do not include any other item in the letter such as printed pictures, currency or medication, etc.
• In the top left corner, write the return address.
• Affix a stamp in the top right corner
• In the middle of the sheet, write:
Missionary's name
MTC or Mission name
P.O. Box 30150
Salt Lake City, Ut 84130-0150
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