It has been an amazing week. I have had so many hard but amazing experiences that have helped me in my life. I've really come to love my personal study each day. I didn't know that I could learn so much. Personal study is the key to our individual growth. No one can make you do it but yourself. Personal revelation is the most amazing thing and one of the greatest blessings we have. It shows us how much Heavenly Father and his Son, Jesus Christ love us individually. They love us sooo much!!
I am not gonna lie, the mission is hard. Harder than I ever thought. Mostly because it takes a toll on your mind, your body, and your spirit. It's exhausting! It is also easy to get distraught and down. But let me tell you, I have never grown so much in such a short amount of time in my entire life. We are in this life to have struggles and battles. We shouldn't see them as a bad thing, because they aren't. They make us stronger. If you notice, these things, each and everyone of them, shapes our soul. Every day of every minute counts. Keep going. I am going to keep going. I won't give up. I did that once and that was the hardest thing I've ever had to go through.
Giving up means being subject to the will of the devil. This is hell. True hell! When you submit to him, his chains bound you and you experience sorrow and depression. Please don't give up. There was one person who broke those bonds and chains and will help us if we do what He asks. It is all possible, through our Savior Jesus Christ. He has redeemed me from my own eternal torment. The depth of bitterness I felt, He lifted me from that. I owe everything to Him. I will give Him my all because there was no greater gift given. When we keep going through this life, persevering through our trials and commit ourselves to live His gospel, we are showing Him that we love Him.
This week we got S, one of our investigators to church!!!! Heck yeah! It has been so hard to get people to keep commitments, but she did it! We are so happy! She is set to be baptized on May 4th so we are helping her work towards that goal.
We went to a Spanish family's home evening the other night. Haha. The whole thing was in Spanish. We went to play guitar for the hymns they were singing. I didn't understand one word or sentence that was said that entire meeting. But one thing I know, was that the Spirit was there. When some of the people were talking, you could feel how thick the Spirit was in the room. I know that the Spirit was there and that everyone felt it. I know that the Holy Ghost is real. I know the Spirit testifies of truth and also helps us understand God's love for us. I know this is the true church on the earth today because of these great opportunities I get to participate in. It's real, He is real. I testify of Him with all my heart. I know He loves you and will take care of you if you let him.
I love all of you, including my family and friends. I invite you, wherever you are in life, at this very moment, to help others partake of the blessings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The gospel has so much to teach and give us. Reach out to those in need. Look outward to others, like the Savior did, and forget about yourself every now and then. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen
Elder Godfrey and Elder Greenlaw enjoying some good weather and time on their bikes!
Elder Greenlaw loves chicken and waffles so his companion and him made their own.
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