What an eventful week!
LECCIÓN DE LA SEMANA: Our motives have a lot to do with
the success we have. Can a tree with corrupted roots give good fruit? And, on
the contrary, won’t a healthy tree with strong roots always produce as it
should?
In 2 Nephi 26, the Lord clarifies what types of motives
He expects of each of us worker-bees in Zion:
29 He commandeth that there shall be no priestcrafts;
for, behold, priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light
unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world; but they seek
not the welfare of Zion.
30 Behold, the Lord hath forbidden this thing; wherefore,
the Lord God hath given a commandment that all men should have charity, which
charity is love. And except they should have charity they were nothing. Wherefore,
if they should have charity they would not suffer the laborer in Zion to
perish.
31 But the laborer in Zion shall labor for Zion; for if
they labor for money they shall perish.
So, do you want to make a difference in the world? Do you
want to prosper? This scripture teaches that you should avoid two poisonous
motives: personal recognition and wealth. GET RID OF THEM! IN THE GARBAGE BIN!
You will be a more powerful instrument in the hands of God as you focus
yourself on the "WHY" behind your actions. Do the right thing.
Always. If you do, you will enjoy the abundance of the earth, and with that
abundance you will give to the poor and give the glory to God.
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We did splits with the elders of Chac Mool (where I was
born), and we were able to find one of my old investigators from 15 months ago
and place a baptismal date with him! Talk about planting seeds.... one of my
favorite members from that ward got called as bishop. It was great to see him
after so much time.
Today, we ran into a sister from Playa in Walmart that I
knew from Peten. She said her son still does the voice of Stitch (because I
taught it to him).
As I finish writing you guys, I’ll be getting in my
baptismal clothes, because there’s a kid that the sister-missionaries from our
ward are teaching, and he asked me to baptize him!! So happy!!
A quick note: I was asked how I feel about having six
months left in the mission. (1) I’ve got a LITTLE more than that (pathetic
tear). (2) I’m excited, actually. Lots of people would
say that’s "trunky", but it’s not that. I LOVE the mission and would
extend 3 years if I could. BUT considering that that’s not an option, I look
forward to the next opportunities (although perhaps I’ll be able to extend one
month). Like I’ve always said, these two years aren’t "The Best Two
Years," as the movie-title indicates. They’re the FIRST two years of
service. BUT FOR NOW I’M HAPPY PRETENDING THAT THIS WILL NEVER END!!
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Pday study sessions... ??? (posed)
Hna. Chayito gave us WAY too much delicious food....
