Goals...

December 12, 2011...Dear Family,


I'm not really sure what to write about this week. This is a dilemma I have each week. It always feels like it was just yesterday that I wrote. There is a lot that happened, but most of it has become normal.


With that being said, there are a few things I will write about.


Last Tuesday I went on a tradeoff with a new missionary. I went to his area while his companion came here with Elder Mecham. While there nothing out of the ordinary happened. However, it was another eye opening experience. Through this tradeoff, and others in the past, I have been able to reflect on my growth over the last 19 months. I am frequently reminded of how much I have learned and how much stronger my testimony has gotten.


One thing I have learned is the importance of setting goals and making plans to achieve those goals. If I set a goal and don't make plans that goal is just a dream or a vain hope. When we set goals and make plans we better tap into our potential and see growth. There is a quote in Preach My Gospel which says,“I am so thoroughly convinced that if we don’t set goals in our life and learn how to master the techniques of living to reach our goals, we can reach a ripe old age and look back on our life only to see that we reached but a small part of our full potential. When one learns to master the principles of setting a goal, he will then be able to make a great difference in the results he attains in this life.” – ELDER M. RUSSELL BALLARD. I don't want to only reach a small portion of my full potential. I want to become what God wants, and expects, of me. When we reach our potential we will feel greater peace and joy in our lives. We will be able to bless the lives of others and share what we have. Reaching our potential comes a little at a time. It comes one goal at a time. That goal may be as simple as saying a prayer after waking up and before going to bed each day.


On Sunday Rachel and Zachary were confirmed! I'm really happy for them. I'm sure they don't realize how much having the gift of the Holy Ghost can impact their lives. It truly is the greatest gift we can be given in mortality. It's often a challenging thing to follow too. Learning to follow the Holy Ghost takes patience and diligence. I'm convinced that it starts with one righteous decision and that will lead to more righteous decisions. As we make those decisions we will recognize the Holy Ghost more clearly and make fewer mistakes in life. Here is a video I like that refers to the Holy Ghost...


http://bcove.me/asprlrqi


The rest of the week was normal. We found some great new investigators and were able to have wonderful lessons.


That's about all I can think of.


Love Always, Zach