Year 2, Week 16

COZUMEL POSTPONED AGAIN, SORRY I DON’T HAVE PICTURES. 

That was just to rip the Band-Aid off - I know you were all waiting... ;D

LECCIÓN DE LA SEMANA: This week, I was able to finish the Book of Mormon again! I had been reading through, from start to finish, in order to highlight the promises and the warnings that the book contains.

One of the most frequently repeated promises that I found is that when we KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS, we will PROSPER.

Before Christ’s ministry, it was promised by King Benjamin that if we keep the commandments, we would be blessed in "all things, both temporally and spiritually".

During Christ’s ministry, the Lord echoed what he taught the people of the Holy Land: "seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."

In these modern times, the revelation was received that "the willing and obedient shall eat the good of the land of Zion" (D&C 64:33).

In mission-terms, that means baptisms. In every-day terms, that could mean food, money, work, and many other essential things. I KNOW THAT THIS PROMISE IS TRUE. I have seen miracles in my life as I strive to be obedient. My invitation for you all is to CHOOSE TO PROSPER.

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We’ve had a busy schedule this week, but it hasn’t been busy with travel. As unlikely as it sounds, we had the EXACT SAME SITUATION  as last week. Several missionaries had serious problems, and we had to be present to translate phone calls and write emails. On top of that, President Reynoso got sick and spent part of the weekend in the hospital. After getting out, he was told by the doctor to "take a week off" (as if that phrase existed in the mission field). He wanted to come to the offices, but the area presidency backed up the doctor and told him to stay put in the mission home. SO, we were in frequent contact via cell phone.

We held Leadership Council on Tuesday, which was a strengthening experience. Our focus as a mission is going to be using the Book of Mormon to find, and we’re seeing AWESOME progress in these first few days. This month may be the first time the mission tops 100 baptisms (stay tuned...), in part because we’re putting on the pressure and also because we have INCREDIBLE zone-leaders leading our missionaries. They inspire me every day. 

Q: "Favorite part of being in the mission offices?"

A: Finding out that President Reynoso is actually a big jokester behind the scenes. XD That, and he gives great life advice. A lot.

I hope that this week is a blessing for all of you! Keep reading your scriptures and saying your prayers!

Love,

Elder Carson

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