Church News Finnish member Mia Kemppaala on the power of personal revelation
Jul 16, 2024
Mia Kemppaala, a Finnish Latter-day Saint and community speaker, shares her inspiring journey of faith. She discusses the power of personal revelation and how her service as a ward translator has deepened her spiritual understanding. Mia highlights the challenges of expressing faith in a culture with declining religious affiliation. Her anecdotes reveal the complexities of translating sacred messages in real time and the significance of stepping out of comfort zones for spiritual growth, ultimately emphasizing the importance of trusting in the Lord during life's trials.
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Revelation as a Process
- Personal revelation works through a series of questions, promptings, and actions.
- Trust in the Lord and take small steps, even if they don't make sense initially.
Unexpected Email
- Mia felt prompted to share her testimony with a recent convert and then received an unexpected email from Sarah Jane Weaver.
- This affirmed her belief in promptings and the interconnectedness of experiences.
Following Prompts
- Mia shares how acting on promptings, even without understanding the full picture, has led to meaningful experiences.
- One example includes sharing her perspective on the Atonement with a pastor who was investigating the Church.