Dear Family,
Sometimes we need to have hard weeks to better enjoy the good weeks. As I write that I am humbled. I better recognize how much the Lord truly has been blessing Elder Gebhard and I. I also recognize a greater desire within myself to do ALL that is required and expected of me. Mediocrity is unacceptable. Excellence is expected.
This isn't a game we're in, it's a battle for the eternities. Both for our eternity and the eternities of our brothers' and sisters'.As in any battle we must follow our leaders. With that being said, I loved General Conference. It was a spiritual feast! If you missed it go here:
This isn't a game we're in, it's a battle for the eternities. Both for our eternity and the eternities of our brothers' and sisters'.As in any battle we must follow our leaders. With that being said, I loved General Conference. It was a spiritual feast! If you missed it go here:
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/sessions/2012/04?lang=eng Whether you're trying to figure out how to raise a family in this tumultuous world, or wonderig what the purpose of life is, there are answers. Start finding them by listening to General Conference.
I received answers to many of my questions and further direction from the Holy Ghost. I know that I was listening to God's Prophet, Apostles, and chosen leaders. When they spoke it was as if the Lord was speaking. In Doctrine and Covenants 1:38 it says,"What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same."
I enjoyed Elder Evans' talk about learning to share the gospel both naturally and normally. As I've been out here I've recognized how the gospel impacts every aspect of our life. As we live the gospel we will see how everyday things, like going the speed limit http://aswhitesnow.blogspot.com/2012/03/speed-limit-25.html, can be tied to the gospel. Because of this sharing the gospel can be both natural and normal.
Earlier in the week we had zone leader council. As a mission we're focusing on the Book of Mormon this month. There is no better way to end my mission. I get to focus even more on what helped me become active and eventually have the opportunity to serve the Lord. I love the Book of Mormon! I know it is the word of God!
The rest of the week is a blur. Time goes by so quickly!
Our investigators are doing well. Especially Pauly. We saw some great progress with him. He committed to quit smoking and drinking coffee on the 8th of April and to be baptized on the 15th! Whenever I see him there is a glimmer in his eyes that wasn't there before. I've been able to see this same thing in many of the people I've been blessed to teach.
That's everything for now. Have a wonderful week!!
Love Always, Zach
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