Wow. What a week... i feel like every single week is the best and most challenging and most rewarding week of my life. That sounds weird.. but its the best way to explain it. That's the beauty of Heavenly Father's plan and our lives... every day is a new opportunity to... live.. progress... learn. I wish i could explain and express to you all that i have learned to you this week... But i dont have the time, nor the ability to do that over email. But let me tell you this, God is very very aware of what is happening in our lives, at all times.
So first off... Tuesday morning. Elder David and i were deeply entrenched in our personal studies when things started to.. shake. I was 100% sure it was him shaking my desk, but i looked up and saw that his hands were both on his scriptures.. we gave each other perplexed looks. Then as fast as i could remember all my elementary school earthquake trainings.. i decided to go stand under the doorframe. Of course i explained this to my comp, in english.. and well he doesnt really understand english. I just realized how funny that is. hahahah. The earthquake lasted for about 20 seconds maybe.. hard to recall exactly how long. It was a very crazy but awesome experience. It made teaching random people that day a lot easier.. "Repent ye, repent ye!" hahahah. Headaches as well.
Wednesday. The best part of this day.. was the fact that we stayed in a hotel. 2 things describe it all.. 1. hot shower 2. queen size bed. Enough said.
Thursday. Wow! Elder Brent H. Nielsen of the 1st quorom of the Seventy came to our mission for a mission tour! He was great. Even better was his wife! I actually sat next to him during lunch and had a personal conversation with them.. that was great! But Sister Nielsen talked about loving our companions. She started by describing her family and then describing their likes.. dislikes.. traditions.. etc. She then talked about her children-in-law and the differences they brought into the family.. sometimes for worse.. but more often than not, for good! She then related to this in the fact that we HAVE to love our companions. And how we must embrace all people and walks of life.. and pull from their strengths and experiences. Its a difficult thing (at least for me) but it really is so beneficial. that brings me to my next point....
Sunday. First off.. the power of fasting is so real, and so amazingly helpful. I testify that to you. Also, fasting isn't always so much about receiving some crazy signs or blessings, but more so about being spiritually in tune in order that you can see the answers and blessings that are already there. I hope that makes sense. This is my other piece to you all.. God puts people into your life at a very specific time and for very specific reasons. Whether it be your companion.. ward mission leader.. or bishop.. or whoever! I received some amazing help, encouragement, advice and love from some amazing people yesterday. God is so keenly aware of our circumstances. I testify to you that if we open our hearts and allow people in... we can progress in ways we can't imagine. Be open to all.. love all. Charity never ever faileth. Im trying to apply that to myself and its well.. difficult, but amazing.
I miss you all. God is real, and he loves us. Daily scripture is vital for our daily happiness and eternal salvation. I plead to you with my entire heart.. read your scriptures and pray everyday. Be worthy.. love all.. and come closer to your Father in Heaven every single day. The Church is true. It's that simple. The people aren't perfect... but the doctrines are. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the only way back to our Heavenly Father. Never forget that. God is a just God. Jesus Christ is our Savior. It is ALL possible through him. Let yourself come unto him.. and he will always come unto you. I love you all and miss you dearly. Keep on keeping on.. "thus onto eternal perfection"
Palangga,
Elder Stagg
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