Well this week has been a pretty good week. It all
started with a wonderful trip to the temple. I sure do love that place. You'll
never guess who I saw. Do you remember the 3 ward missionaries from Cabar that
always worked with us and we helped send off on missions? Yep, I saw one of
them at the Temple the other day; Sister Lagan. It was so cool. She's been out
on her mission for 9 months. She's serving in Tacloban with Elder Carlson (yep,
they know each other). She got sick so she flew up to Manila for medical
attention. Luckily, it was right at the same time that our zone was up at the
temple. It was even more amazing because I could actually understand what she
was saying to me. We could actually communicate. She gave me a great report
about Cabar, everything is going great. The church is thriving (I use the term
thriving very lightly). They have a new church building and everything. I sure
miss that place. It was a great experience.
A quick report on the work here in Bonifacio 4.
It's amazing. This week, however, was kinda tough. The culture of the
Philippines is quite interesting in the fact that a lot of people are extremely
willing to make commitments, but more times than not, don't keep those
commitments. For example, we were expecting upwards of 15 investigators at
church this past week. They had all committed to come to church and were even
excited to go to church. Sunday comes. Only 2 of the 15 actually made it. Elder
Diamse and I were super stoked to have 2 investigators at church, but it gets
kinda frustrating that the other 13 didn't come. Don't get me wrong, I love these
people with all of my heart, but man, it's tough putting trust and faith in the
agency of others. Just gotta remember that Agency is one of the key points of
God's plan.
However, one of my favorite families in the world
made it to church yesterday, Jenna and Edmar. Just thinkin about that family
makes me smile. I sure love them a lot. They are the cutest family in the
world. I wish I could send you pictures, I’m just worried that my memory cards
are going to get a virus or something. Anyway, we taught them about the plan of
salvation this past week and it was just great. I love testifying that through
the wonderful plan our father in heaven has for us, our families can be united
through the eternities in the Celestial Kingdom. It truly is a plan of
happiness.
Had a great experience at MLC this last Thursday. It’s
amazing how fast things change. It seems like just yesterday I was in my first
MLC. Now, I’m one of the veterans. Crazy. We had a great meeting that was full
of the spirit. President Ostler is an amazing man. The Lord truly does hand
pick his Mission Presidents. It's another testimony to me of the importance of
this work and always reminds me whose work it really is.
Well that's about all for this week. Nothin too
crazy happened. I would just like to end with a quick spiritual thought. Nephi
is one of my favorite book of Mormon prophets for numerous reasons. His
testimony is rock solid, he's full of charity, he has complete trust in the
Lord and is an amazing teacher (Nephi and I have another special connection.
From all of the pictures, it looks like we have about the same body structure).
I often wonder what I can do to be more like Nephi. The answer is found in his
last words written in the Book of Mormon. 2 Nephi 33:
Thus hath the Lord commanded me,
and I must obey. Amen.
If we desire to develop the testimony, faith, and
teaching power of Nephi, we have to start with obedience. There's a reason that
it is the first law of heaven and all blessings are received in accordance with
obedience to a specific law. Be obedient. Nothing else will bring the same
blessings.
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