Kidnapping??

This week was a week of firsts! We had a fabulous transfer meeting in which we watched a movie. Yup. The whole mission together watched a movie. That does not happen very often!! It was an exciting day! We had the opportunity to watch the Saratov Approach. It is an incredible movie about missionaries in Russia who are kidnapped.
 Now tangent for a moment and think about the brand new missionaries in our mission. There very first day in the mission field they watched a movie! Not just any movie but one about kidnapping...those poor missionaries.
Ok, back on track. The movie was a wonderful opportunity to learn and I just wanted to share some of my thoughts and invite you to all go watch it!
First, I learned how much God is aware and personally involved in each of our lives. He watches out for all of us in our individual trials and afflictions. He will provide a way for our escape.
Second, God has prepared a plan for us and He will give it to us but usually it will be in the last minute and after we have created multiples of our own plans. This way He allows us to be prepared for the plan He has in store.
Third, there is no bad reason to serve God. We can do it for family, ourselves, or for Him. The real importance is in doing the work. Sometimes it is much harder then other times but just keep hanging in and get it done.
The movie was truly amazing. I cried, yes even me, I laughed, and most importantly I felt God's love. The light and joy that comes from God's love will always overpower the darkness in our lives. I testify that God lives and He is involved in our everyday lives. We will all go through hard times. Hopefully none of us will be kidnapped in Russia! But whatever our trials God will help us.