My brethren, all ye that have assembled yourselves together, you that can hear my words which I shall speak unto you this day,
(Name that scripture reference)
Hello! Well! It's been quite a ride! transfers happened last week, and I'm staying with Elder Yoder. This will make transfer #3, and next transfer is his last, which means we'll almost certainly stay together for 4. 6 months with one comp! Woop! In the office, I had to make sure everyone who was transfered in the mission got to where they needed to be, and people missed buses and got into their areas at midnight which means I was up until midnight, which was just dandy, and now I am alone as the Exec. Secretary here, so I'll have a lot more to do now!
We found a funny guy this week who loves 'Merica, and was really interested in talking to us! His name is Virgilio, and he has a cute little family; they're perfect candidates for baptism! We have a lesson with them tonight so we'll see where the Spirit takes us!
"Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." One thing I learned this week is that Christ didn't tell us WHEN to be perfect. He didn't say "be ye therefore perfect right now," He just told us to do it. The fact that we don't have a time limit is so important! Perfection is not achieved in one miraculous moment when we feel the spirit super strong or overcome a big challenge. Perfection is achieved after a life of trying, failing a lot, repenting, and trying again, and as we do so, we become better, and through the Atonement we achieve perfection. My friends, try your best! God is so good, and just wants you to keep pushing forward on your journey to Him. He is your Father, and that relationship gives you power to ask for His help and guidance, and you can know that He is always on your side! Even when you fall. Especially then! So keep going! Don't let a bad day or bad week or bad year, as President Nelson put it, keep you from achieving your ultimate potential. I love you all! Have a week full of hope and joy, because God is on your side!
Also, Happy Halloween! 🕷🕸🍬🍫🍭🎃
- Elder Valentine!
No comments:
Post a Comment