I wanted to share a quote I really like: "So very much of pure prayer seems to be the process of first discovering, rather than requesting, the will of our Father in Heaven and then aligning ourselves therewith."
I need to make this concept part of my devotions. I'm sure as a missionary you are learning all about the will of the Father. Do you have any experiences where you have discovered His will and seen his hand directing and guiding you?
How are your people? I think about them and hope they can feel our love.
In Sunday School, we talked about what makes our church different than others. Some things mentioned were priesthood, prophets, revelation, Holy Ghost, and truth. I agree with this, but in my thoughts I was going over many other good and noble people who are guided by the Spirit and act upon the truth they have. They enlarge their understanding by doing Christian acts of kindness. I learned about a man in India who serves 450 mentally ill and old people, who live on the streets, 3 meals a day. He was of the Brahman class but renounced it to fulfill his calling in life. I was so impressed by his dedication and love. I believe he is living the by the spirit and by truth. My point is, we as members of the church need to be wary of hubris because we certainly don't have a monopoly on truth. I know the Lord loves and guides all of his people. Some members seem to think we have the truth all locked up in a box, but that is so untrue. Truth is available to all seekers. I hope the seekers will find the fullness that is available in the gospel of Christ and our church.
I love you and pray for you.
God be with you 'till we meet again.
Mom
Dear Mom,
That's a great quote. It reminds me of the Bible Dictionary entry on prayer.
Yes, ultimately, that is the greatest lesson I've learned on my mission. God's will, not mine is not only the right thing, it is the best thing. Even though it seems to exact a high price, the blessings are so worth it. I've learned that, and I try to share that with those I teach.
Lori again thanked us for finding her. She is reading the Book of Mormon and knows that it is true. She said she has found her new family and home here in the church. She has so many different challenges, friends and family, but she is pulling through. She will be baptised here shortly.
I had several powerful experiences with the priesthood over the last few weeks. Yesterday we gave blessings to a less active member and his girlfriend. They were filled with the Spirit. We picked her up as a new investigator. Her name is Karen.
I look forward to the day when all things will come forth into the light, and I can see how intimately God's hand has been involved in my life. I know that I can only see a small bit of His majesty and goodness.
You are right about hubris. We too often are guilty of it. Hubris is a counterfeit of a good thing, though. That good thing is boldness. We can unapologetically declare that it is only through Christ that we attain salvation, and this is His church. We do have to remember that God will give everyone a chance to accept His plan, though.
Love,
Elder Williams
Hi Talon,
How are you. I'm just liv'in the dream here in good ole Monroe. I decided to take the day off work to get the yard more ready for winter and to get all my junk on the patio organized better. I was finally able to finish all the electrical on the garage. I had trouble getting the 4 way switch wired correctly but after a while I watched a youtube video and was able to get it all to work. So now we have an abundance of light.
We had a very busy week. Brandt had 3 games. The first on was in Richfield. He exploded for 32 pts in the first half alone including 4/4 on 3 pt shots. I have never seen a kid dominate a game at any level so completely. They had such a lead at halftime that Brandt only took 1 shot in the second half so he ended with 34 pts. He had 42 pts in Monroe Thursday and over 30 on Saturday. With the team I coach I really need to work at getting more kids involved so Brandt doesn't have to do it all.
Raina had a solo in the play. She did very well and to me was the best vocalist on stage. I worry about things when she turns 16 I'll have to sit out front with a shotgun to keep boys away. She did so well singing and dancing, worked hard and had fun but is relieved it's all over.
Aubree seems to be having a hard time right now. I think she sees her siblings getting accolades and feels left out some. Also some friend problems. If you could drop her a note of encouragement that would be nice I think. She was awarded a renewable $3000 annual scholarship to SUU. That's very nice for her. I am encouraging to her look at going to Snow where I think she might get a full scholarship. She really wants to move out so she's attracted to SUU. I think she could have some fun in Ephraim though but her opinion of Snow is much like yours was.
I put $140 in your account last week.
Be well,
Love Dad
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