Living by the Scriptures: Hebrews 6:10
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For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints and do minister (Hebrews 6:10).
As a full-time missionary there are a lot of trials, challenges and problems that come into my life. However, through this, my faith and my testimony become stronger. My desire to serve Heavenly Father and build His kingdom on earth increases.
Accountability always reminds me of the importance of a calling, what you have done with the opportunity Heavenly Father gives you. It's a reflection of your love toward Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and your respect to the priesthood.
I always had a clear understanding that this mortal life is a probationary state. I know we will all be tried and tested, thereby proving ourselves faithful.
I challenged myself as a missionary to put all the principles that I taught to my investigators to the test. Despite my weaknesses, I wanted to strive to develop Christlike attributes.
Until one day I read the verse in Hebrews 6:10, "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Because of this verse I forgive and regain my emotional and spiritual strength. With tears that never seem to end, I fervently prayed each day and night so that I could receive a comforting and enlightenment. Miraculously, one day, after a few weeks, I received a card from my father.
It read, "My dearest daughter, Never lose the ability to feel with open arms all the passion and joy that life holds for you. Give all you have without looking for something in return. Reach out for that which you can attain and not for that which is impossible."
I know Heavenly Father is always there and that He lives. He loves us so much. He wants us to be happy in this life and eventually return to His kingdom someday.
— Sister Salvacion, Philippines Laoag Mission.
