Examples are one of the most powerful things in this
world; that is the total and complete truth. Ever since I broke my foot
here at the MTC, I always had the question in my mind on whether I would leave
on time with the rest of my zone.
My District would always be positive and always say
positive things and were uplifting in all that they did. So when I couldn't go, I'll admit it has been hard to
let go of all the missionaries in my zone because I'm going to miss them. I
know I will see them all again when mission conference rolls around. What is really amazing
about this church is that we have the Book of Mormon,, I know it's kinda
obvious but it really is such a great book!! I read Alma 36:3 again
and it took on a new light.
3 And now, O my son Helaman, behold, thou art in thy
youth, and therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn
of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be
supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall
be lifted up at the last day.
We all need to put our faith and trust in the Lord. Endure our trials well, with a smile on our face and we
will be lifted up at the last day.
Those who endure their trials well will receive a bounty
of the Father's blessings.
Another huge and very important part of enduring
trials well is patience. I don't think I would have realized this if it weren't for you mom
sending me the talks from conference.
I read every single one of the talks that you sent me. The one I liked most
was the talk given by Pres. Uchtdorf.
I believe that it is the same talk that was made into a
Mormon Message. It is about how a Professor at Stanford University conducted a study where he
put a marshmallow in front of children and told them they had to wait 15
minutes before they could eat it.
I recommend reading or watching it, if you can find it. He
goes on in the talk and says that good things come to people who wait. It's hard to be patient in
this world we live in now with fast food, instant messaging, and everything in
the world is at our finger tips. It can be read and uploaded at amazing rates of
speed. "Patience - the ability to put our desires on hold for a
time". It's a huge part of the Priesthood as well. We are all on the
Lord's time and He has a plan for each and every single one of us in this life. Sometimes we think we
should get what we deserve right this instant. However, God might
want us to learn one last final lesson and then all will be right with the
world and we will realize why we had these trials and will be grateful for them
and what we have learned from them.
He finally says at the end of the address that
"the work of patience boils down to this: keep the commandments; trust in
God, our Heavenly Father; serve him with meekness and Christlike love; exercise
faith and hope in the savior; and NEVER GIVE UP. The lessons we learn
from patience cultivate our character, lift our lives and heighten our
happiness."I would ask all of you to read this talk and mark it up everywhere because it is a great one in deed. Love you all and hope that you have a great week. Stay positive and never give up!!!
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| Japan District before the Oct 12th departure |
NOTES
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My last comp would text his gf on his iPad
during class and during the day all of the time.
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New comp is from San Antonio, easy to talk to, really into video
games and is outgoing.
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The foot feels line with the occasional ache and
pain. Using a walking boot for now. PT starts next Wednesday, after visit to the
doctor
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Since he and his (newest) companion are the only Japanese
missionaries right now, they get one on one with the trainers along with a new program.
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Got a little “trunky” when everyone left for
Japan, but worked thru it
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Found out last night at the temple with Taylor
that he and Mitch have the same gray suit from Mr. Mac
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Dodgers playing for their playoff lives
tonight. KC and Blue Jays are in.
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