This last week was good. We are still having a lot of trouble getting our investigators to church. But we have a new mission goal to get 10 people in church. So we will working toward that this week. I hope everyone had a good Mothers Day! I reflected a lot about my mother and the love she has given me, throughout all of my life. Even when I was a twerp, I knew that wooden spoon was love in disguise. And not a day goes by that I don´t think about what that love has done for me. My mother is the best woman I know, so sorry to all those that are reading this. It is hard to pick one thing that my Mom has taught me, but the most influential is to love everyone. Love those that annoy you, hurt you, and use you. As I have tried to apply this in my life, I have noticed a big difference. I have felt more patience for those i am around, more joy in my life, and felt the Spirit more abundantly. I am not very good at loving everyone yet, but I always look to my mom as the BEST example of Christ like love in my life. And constantly strive to become more like my Mother, the BEST MOTHER ON PLANET EARTH!!!!! Thanks Mom.
Yesterday we had zone conference, and the topic was how important real true faith is. Sorry, I am not sure if I have written about this yet, but I will write about it again. Real faith is action. Not just believing in something. We talked about our faith in mission and how we are lacking in faith. If we truly believe that this Gospel is the only true Gospel on the earth, why do we hesitate to share it. If we truly believe that this is the only Gospel that can allow us to return with our families to our Father in Heaven, why do we not take opportunities to share it. If we truly believe that this is the only true Gospel that holds the fullness of the knowledge of the Atonement, and can allow people to become 100% clean and pure, every day, why are we scared of what others will think of us, and shrink when we see someone burden down with the trials of life. WHY DO WE HAVE FEAR!!! We are on the path. We have the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ that existed over 2000 years ago. We have the power of the Atonement to lighten our load, and can taste of the pure love of Christ every Sunday during the Sacrament. The Lord is on our side! Be strong! Don´t think that you will share the gospel with that person, tomorrow, or next week. The time is now. If we have true faith we don´t have time to wander around twiddling our thumbs, not bothering to look past our own lives. Seek those that need this blessing, this light, and this hope. As we do this we can have real joy in our lives, and start our families on the path to eternal life. As I have been encouraged to do this, I encourage you, to have true faith.
I am out of time today but I testify that as we try to have real faith in our lives, our fears will melt away. We will become more Christlike, and have a confident faith and belief on the Atonement. I promise you in the name of Jesus Christ that your homes will have more love, your joy will be more sweet, and you will have the true companionship of the Holy Ghost, to be your guide all day, everyday. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
- Elder Child
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