Offer our 'whole souls'

When I think of missionaries, I start to cry. I have become one of those women in church that cry! When did this happen, and actually when did I become a woman? Haha, I am too young for that. Sister Bergquist always starts her Institute class asking of when we felt the spirit in the previous week. My mind directly went to Jake and his mission. So I started to share that saying goodbye to Jake the night before was extremely hard for me, but as my selfish desires were wiped away, I clearly saw the extent and greatness of what he is doing. I am so excited for him to share the gospel because missionaries change lives, they changed my life by sharing their knowledge of the gospel with me. He is going to be able to bless so many people. And naturally now since I am one of those woman who cry in church, this was said through tears and no one probably understood what was really coming out of my mouth haha.

So as of right now, he is actually in the MTC. Phone turned off and all. He read my letter on his flight to Utah and when he landed we exchanged our last texts from the outside world. We told each other how proud we are of one another. I am sure going to miss him! I can't wait to hear from him hopefully next week and see how his week has gone. He definitely is my favorite missionary.

The night of Institute I was just speaking of, had the topic of offerings. We went through the old testament in Leviticus. Learning that if we offer sacrifice, we have to offer it willingly. Are we willing to give up our all, and give up our all for him? In Omni 1:26 out of the Book of Mormon it says...

26 And now, my beloved brethren, I would that ye should ^acomeunto Christ, who is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption. Yea, come unto him, and ^boffer your whole souls as an ^coffering unto him, and continue in ^dfasting and praying, and endure to the end; and as the Lord liveth ye will be saved.

I love that scripture, 'and offer your whole souls, as an offering unto him.' Offer him everything, just as he has given everything for us.