I didn't get around to making an audio
update today. Things are kind of rushed. We're getting 2 new
missionaries today, 2 more in a couple weeks, and about 15 more on
the 22nd. So today we'll be giving the new missionaries some
orientation =) I loved the
Missionary Broadcast. I think it really helped everyone to
realize how much things are progressing and how much we need to
change. I'm happy to be on this end of it right now because I get a
unique perspective on it. We're the ones kind of making all the
preparations for the change to occur and for the whole wave of
missionaries with the new tools to have room and be in place.
Life is good up here. The work in the
ward is really starting to blossom. The ward is so supportive. We
love it here.
This week I've really been thinking a
lot about the
Book of Mormon. I've been impressed with the power it has to help
us change. Whenever I read it I always feel so much better, so much
more confident. I'm able to have a clearer mind to cope with
struggles and, when we're teaching, with objections and rejections.
I'm realizing that the reason that is the case is because of how
clearly and powerfully the Book of Mormon testifies of Christ
and His divinity. As I read the stories in the Book of Mormon I
see how the people were able to find help and strength (grace)
through the savior. I learn how I can apply that grace in my every
day life because I'm able to easily see how they did it in theirs. I
especially love the powerful testimonies of the Atonement that are
given. I love reading about their boldness and their determination to
serve the Lord till the very end. I love the messages of never giving
up even in the face of extreme opposition. It's so fun to see how
much the Book of Mormon really does focus on the Savior. I love Him,
and I know He lives. I'm so grateful for the opportunity I have to
learn of Him, not only from reading about Him, but by serving Him as
well. I pray I'll continue to gain a deeper understanding of the
Atonement and love for the Savior.
Love, Elder Record
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