Well howdy-doo, friends! What an inspiring week it’s
been!
LECCIÓN DE LA SEMANA: I was once again reading in Alma 32
when I learned something new about faith. Notice that, in the analogy that Alma
gives, faith starts as a seed and grows into a plant that gives fruit. Why
fruit? Why not flower? Why not vegetable? A fruit, scientifically speaking, is
a vehicle for seeds, which later become new plants. As we spiritually mature,
it is inevitable that we will plant seeds of faith in those around us by our
words and deeds. Like a fruit entices us to eat and "participate"
with its rich flavor, we should let the flavor of the Gospel be evident to
those around us so that they, too, feel a desire to come and
"participate" of the fruit. This is the essence of missionary
work.
How will you let others know how tasty the fruit of the
Gospel is this week?
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This week was fun with all the celebrations we witnessed.
The people really do come together in this time of year to show love to others.
We saw more smiles, we felt more love, and had more opportunities to serve.
I felt the Spirit especially strongly yesterday when we
went WAY out of our way to give a blessing to an elderly sister. I think when
we sacrifice for others, we become much more sensitive to inspiration and
personal revelation.
Hmm, what else? OH! It was a blessing to talk to the
family on Christmas Day! I’m not sure why, but as I spoke with them, I felt an
increased desire to continue serving in the mission field. I’m ever-grateful
for the 9.5 short months that I still have to give the Lord my all. There’s
honestly nothing like it. (For those considering mission service.... just....
DOO IT!! Shia Le Bouf style).
Unfortunately, our investigators were all on vacation,
BUT we spent time doing a Book of Mormon project with members. On a not-so.related
note, there are a LOT of celebrity look-alikes in our ward!!! We have Toby
Maguire, Lenny Kravitz, and Jack Black, to name a few. I’ll try to get photos
with all of them :D
That will be all! Love you to death!
Elder Carson
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Our Christmas activity involved..... this.
Enrique Felipe Gallardo. It was a pleasure.
DINNER FROM ECUADOR! :D
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