I can't believe that I've almost been in the CCM for a whole month. It's awesome here, but I really would rather be in the field right now. However, I know that the Lord needs me to prepare more, and so I'm working hard at being a better teacher (yeah I know you're all laughing). I love Ether 12:27, because despite my weakness in speech and teaching, Christ can strengthen me and magnify my efforts to speak the language and teach the Gospel. This week I have been focusing on developing more charity and love for others. Moroni 7:44-47 teach about how charity suffereth long. I know that charity is more than one act of service, it is the pure love of Christ that inspires to serve others continually. It's not easy to love everyone all the time, but I know that it is a great way to be happy and closer to the Lord.
This week the missionaries who arrived with us, but were on the three week track left. I know they will do awesome and many of them were great sources of inspiration for me. I attached some pictures of some of the missionaries that I met.
Not a whole lot has happened since Friday, but last night we did hear from an apostle. We watched a broadcast from the Provo MTC of Elder Stevenson. He talked about the blessing of Preach My Gospel and how we are now able to teach according to the needs of the investigators and by the Spirit. He also shared good insight on how the missionary handbook is really a book of blessings, because obedience truly does bring blessings. I have noticed that by being obedient, I have not had as many problems with homesickness as the other missionaries. I truly have been blessed.
I love reading all of your emails and I love you all!
Yo amo el Evangelio de Jesucristo y yo sé que el Señor es en la cabeza de la iglesia hoy. El Libro de Mormón es la palabra de Dios y yo sé que felicidad venga por medio de la obediencia a los mandamientos.
I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ and I know that the Lord is at the head of the church today. The Book of Mormon is the word of God and I know that happiness comes through obedience to the commandments.
Hasta luego!
P.S. I attached a picture of my district at the temple this morning.
Makes my heart swell with love as I see how much he is growing closer to the Lord.
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