Week 40

Monday, July 31, 2017

This week was just another week in the service of the Lord. Loved it. Of course weeks have their difficulties and they're supposed to. But, as you will read later, we can have joy regardless of what is happening -or not happening-in our lives. 

We had a division with the ZLs. It was fun. I went to São Filipe, the main city here on Fogo. Man, it was hot!!!! Here in my area is nice and cool and sometimes has rain, but this past week, and the week before, we haven't really had rain. But, here is still way better than in SF. The people are good. We have these twins preparing for baptism on the 12 and it is fun but also sometimes annoying to teach them, cause they don't really listen a lot. Reminds me of when I was 12-18 years old haha. But its fun. I wouldn't trade this work for anything in the world.

Now to the though t(Dun Dun dunnnnn! haha) I read the conference talks by President Nelson in October of 2016 and Elder Cooks in April of 2017. Man it was super good. With Pres. Nelsons, like I relearned that we can have joy regardless of the circumstances of our lives. And I have found that so true. The mission is supposed to be hard, even life as well. But, we can choose whether to be happy or not. Then, for Elder Cooks, I was reading it and it was really cool to see the connection that is needed to be faithful and be humble. If we are faithful, we are strong in the testimony of Christ that is required for salvation. And if we are humble according to our faith and testimony, we will be exalted on high. Man, it was super cool. Now a question, that can be found in Elder Palmers talk of this past conference. 

Whenever we are faced to do something difficult or challenging in life, remember to think of the Savior beholding you and loving you, then inviting you to do more. Will you all do this? I know if you will, you will be blessed to feel of the Love that the Savior of Your soul has for you. Man, what a cool Feeling. Love you all. Have a good week. And remember to be all in for the cause of righteousness!

Love, Elder Nelson