From Mission to Miracles: Holding On to Faith After Coming Home
January of this year (2025) marked one year since I returned home from my mission in the Australia Adelaide Mission. My mission changed me and blessed me immeasurably. We taught a wonderful lady—a friend who was baptised and who is now a lifelong friend. She is an example to me of diligence, obedience and strong faith, and seeing her example has helped me stay positive and faithful post-mission.
On my friend’s baptism day, she bore her testimony. It was so powerful, and I can never forget it. She spoke about how, to most people in this world, it was just a normal day, but to her, it was a special day—the day she was committing to follow Christ. She concluded by saying, "A little miracle happened on this normal day."
This sentiment has stuck with me ever since. As many returned missionaries know, life post-mission can be rather difficult. At times, I have felt lonely, useless and as if discipleship is just too hard. Going from such an arduous schedule of serving the Lord to almost nothing at all when I first returned was very hard for me.
But on days when I have felt disappointed in myself or in life, I have learnt to hold on to the sentiment that little miracles can happen on normal days. I know that God is still there for me and still loves me, even when I fall short and feel down. Little miracles are everywhere and life goes on after serving a mission—and it is a beautiful life.
I have experienced so much good and continued love from my Heavenly Father and Saviour. I loved my mission, but I also love my life after. I love Jesus Christ—He is the reason I can always continue to walk in the light and with a firm purpose.