This past week has been great! Being able to hear the prophets and apostles speak has been such a blessing and the messages that they have shared has touched the hearts of many.
One of the many things I've learned from the talks that have been borne is that we need to stand up for what we believe in, and defend our faith. There will be many opposing forces that work against us, but we just need to remember that the Lord will be on our left, and on our right, and the gospel will be our anchor to hold us steadfast against these opposing forces.
Remember to be thankful for everything that the Lord has given us. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, the 2nd counselor in the first presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, taught that "When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation". Our trials in this life are placed before us to help us learn and grow. We need to remember that we don't have to ever face them alone either. Heavenly help will always be there for us, all we need to do is just ask for it.
He added, "How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God that there is rain?". Don't let the rain of your trials bog you down, instead thank your father in heaven for them, because those are what will refine you into your greatest potential, and if you endure well you shall receive your prize at the end.
This past week our heater broke in our apartment, so it has been really, really cold. To the point where I can see my breath. The only warmth I get is when I am either in the car or under my blankets haha.
Since my time is short I'll tell you about the one good lesson we had with our investigator Ashley Maez. She is about in her 30's, lives with a member, and is super shy. She really wants to be baptized, and we set a date for her on May 10th. Unfortunately, as we were teaching her the commandments, we discovered that she hasn't ever read and prayed to ask if the Book of Mormon is true, and she doesn't even remember the first vision... The most fundamental doctrine you need to have a testimony of before you are baptized. We gave her an assignment to read and pray to ask Heavenly Father if the Book of Mormon is true. We are going to teach her Thursday to refresh her memory of the restoration, and see if she followed through with our invitation to read and pray. Please keep her in your prayers. She is so nice and truly has a desire to be baptized.
Sorry about the short time here. Wish I could stay longer, but I've got to go soon. I am so thankful to be a missionary to further the Lord's work, and help him in this crucial time as he is hastening his work. I love the gospel and I am so blessed to have it in my life. I want everyone to receive the same blessing I have in my life. I love and miss you all and hope everyone is doing great back at home! :) Have a blessed upcoming week!
Elder Greer
"In His plan there are no true endings, only everlasting beginnings." Dieter F. Uchtdorf
P.S. Sorry if I quoted him (Uchtdorf) a lot, he just said a lot of great things! :)
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