Hola Familia!
Man I really feel your love this week!Thanks so much for all the emails and letters. Also Thank you to the Knights for sending me such a nice package. They are amazing! Okay this week was amazing. I learned so much. Each day from the scriptures and devotionals I learn so much and I just soak it up like a sponge! We are uplifted and edifyed24/7. I also sing in the choir and oh my goodness music here is soooooo key in inviting the spirit. I have so much to say and not alot of time so many thoughts to share. First off our 'investogator' accepted to be baptized! It was the most spiritaul high I've had here. Even though it was not a real investogator and it was just our teacher he accepted because he felt our love and he felt the spirit testify to him. And he isnt required to becuase he only accpeted me and my companions invitation to baptism. It was amazing and I started to tear up because this is what I came here for. To taech people to know of their savior. To let them feel that spirit and let it guide and direct their lives. It was so special and when we testified of all the blessings that we knew would come thereafter the spirit was also so strong. This week my favorit scripture was 2nd Nephi 25: 26 We talk of Christ, we rejoice of Christ.. etc. So that men may know where to look for the remission of our sins. How amazing. My testimony is so sweet and simple. I KNOW that my redeemer lives. I know that through Christ we are saved. He loves us more than we can comprehend. He is always there for me. Just the knowledge of my Savior keeps me deeple rooted in this gospel. Also similar to the people in Mosiah I think it was when they found a knowledge of their savior and his works they never did fall away. They were truly converted. I want us all to really understand what the hold on us is in the church. Why do we love it so much. Is is because of the programs? or the people? If so we are NOT truly converted. We are truly converted when we have a knowledge of our Savior when we know that the gospel touches us in a way that when our hard times come and when Satan comes knocking trying to persuade us to give up that strong testimony of the Savior or the Atonement that is what keeps me going. knowing the unceasing love he has for me. Knowing that there is nothing I can do that would make him turn his back on me. Oh my gosh I just cant express how much I love this gospel and how it has touched my life so deeply. I can never reject the way the spirit has touched my life and I am so glad I can share that with people. I alrealy love everyone. I can truly see people through the saviors eyes like there is this really kind of know it all kid in our district but I realized instead of critizing him I need to love him. I need to show him that even though he can make unneccesary comments what he needs more than harsh attituteds is the action that the savior would take in love and service. READ THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST talk by David Bednar. I'm not even sure if you can. He came and gave that as a devotional to the MTC at christmas and I listened to it yesterday and it was powerful.
i'm totally missing those nap times but I dont know its truly incredible that I have the endurenace to stay awake. But I obviously know its not my strength its the Lords.
uhmmmm what else. I saw Janesssa a few times! She's doing well. I love you all
WHERE IS MY PACKAGE! I still havent gotten my camera and I need it for temple walk every sunday and pictures of my district. Pretty awkward that I dont have one yet...
Also Mom can you send me a bathrobe and slips for under my skirt and face cream.. any day I would love that package. You guys are amazing. Thanks for all the words of support. I pray for you all daily and know that you all will be fine. You all have such sweet spirits that help me. Thanks Dad for your letter it was so sweet.
I can not wait to go out in the feild.
Spanish is coming so easily.I am like the teachers little helper. Never would have expected that. But I know that its through my faith in the gift of tongues and that I am doing hte work of the Lord of course he will help me. I love love being a missionary. I may never come home. BE TRULY CONVERTED. make sure you know what your testimony is. Write it down and look to in in your times of trial. It truly has helped me.
Con mucho Amor
- p.s James..... don't act like I understand that much spanish. Write your letters in english. Hahaha love you all
p.p.s- Dearelder.com is the way to go not emails which i can only check on mondays.
- packacges are always fun too....... :)
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