Year 2, Week 45

LECCIÓN DE LA SEMANA:

In a talk given to BYU students some ten years ago, Elder Bednar touched on spiritual gifts, and one in particular - the gift of being quick to observe. As it describes in Mormon 1:2, the prophet Mormon was considered "quick to observe" from a young age. This gift enabled him to compile the Book of Mormon in an impactful harmony of doctrine, principles, and history.

So what is the gift of being quick to observe? As Elder Bednar states, it is noticing or discerning, and then acting. As we seek to extract eternal lessons from everyday experiences, we are noticing. Then, as we apply those observed principles to our own lives, obeying the promptings of the spirit, we gain a testimony of their truthfulness and enable ourselves to receive more knowledge in the future.

Just imagine using this formula over and over again during a lifetime - how many truths could you discover? How many mysteries of God could you understand? How would your life change? I invite all of you to look for meaning in the everyday things. Listen closely to the Spirit to hear God’s will for you. Then, study 1 Nephi 11-14 to learn better how the Spirit teaches us. 

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• I got a new companion this week! He looks a little familiar to me! (see photo) 
• We visited missionaries in Tulum and Puerto Aventuras, who surprised us with their many talents. It’s a great privilege to learn from them!!Arriving from our two-day trip, we were blessed to find a new family to teach in Kanchoc - a small village about 20 minutes driving distance from Valladolid. David, Daniel, Arsenio, Aurely, and her two daughters who didn’t want to tell us their name, were so willing to accept the baptismal invitation, following the example of Jesus Christ. We are hoping to see them tomorrow at church!!!
• Another miracle - the Zone Leaders helped us cover an appointment while we were out. Our objective: obtain the parent-signature so that Pablo, our 15-year-old investigator. They arrived and nobody was home, so they promptly left. They were just about to get in a taxi when they noticed Pablo’s mom enter and went to contact her. SIGNATURE OBTAINED!!!! :D 

That’s all for now, folks. Thanks for your encouraging words!!!!

Love, Elder Carson

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THE BUDDIES ARE BACK TOGETHER!!!