Dear Family and
Friends,
This week, unproductive in terms of
continually exciting, had a high point as we were visited by Elder L. Whitney
Clayton of the Presidency of the Seventy! :D It is always amazing to be in the
presence of someone that has clarity of spirit that is often rare in a world
like ours. It is a magical experience as one listens to the loving words of a
disciple of Jesus Christ teach you the will of the Lord. It was AMAZING!
It was a very interesting approach
on Agency and its eternal principles. We are not given the choice to choose
between red and green or articles of clothing, we are given the choice to
choose between the things of moral standing such as good and evil. These things
require knowledge and a capacity to discern, whereas what tie I will wear has
no significance on an eternal scale and don't contribute at all in the war of
heaven. It's come to a point in the world where people worry more about their
temporal well-being and neglect their eternal responsibilities by saying that
it is by merely confessing a belief of Christ that one is saved. We abuse the
idea of agency by saying we are saved by grace and avoiding all personal
efforts to work out our own salvation.
It was equally amazing to see how
intelligent and independent the wives were also. They could stand their own,
but they complimented their husbands perfectly. There was a love and respect
between the spouses, and it was highlighted that now is the time we prepare
ourselves to have eternal companions as we learn to deal with the difficulties
and hardships that come daily in missionary companionships. This was then again
tied into the principle of agency as we are not meant to force our companions
to do anything for it is their decision to be obedient and to work diligently
for their own salvation.
It is a true testament to me when
the questions that had been turning in my heart and mind were resolved through
the prayerful direction of these men that prepared their lessons. You are able
to serve more effectively as you search for the Spirit of the Lord, and you put
into practice the truths that are found in prayer and diligent scripture study.
I have a difficult time of being hopeful as often as I should, but as I turn to
the Spirit that is carried by prophets and Apostles I find the comfort that I
earnestly seek and a renewal in my conviction to press on. That is one of
the many reasons I listen to General Conference on an almost daily basis.
Everyone should listen to and study 'The Plan of Happiness' -Dallin H. Oaks
October 1993, answers A LOT of questions still being disputed by the confused
of the world.
In general the week was not very
productive (as said at the beginning) but the key points of the week were that
I saw Elder Clayton, I am no longer sick, I got my "Nutella" (white
and milk chocolate mix yummy!!!), and I am still working. Life is good to me,
and I hope beyond hope that it is the same for you all as well! I love my
mission, and we are still deciding if it loves me in return, but nothing to
worry, I am a smooth-talker and will win her over! ;)
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| Never loses the smile! |
Love you all! Have another
fantabulous week where-e'er you may be! Talk to you later! Au revoir et adieu!
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