I typically write on Sundays but today my heart is so full I couldn't wait any longer. This week has been full of promptings of the Holy Ghost that keep penetrating to my soul. I have been so busy with so many things I will just try to start chronologically so I can try to remember them all.
I got a letter from my Lucero Zavala who is in AZ as a missionary. She has been having a rough time for various reasons. I want to help her but I know I can do only so much and only Jesus Christ can really relate to her. I tried to email her some uplifting words. I then messaged some ex-missionaries to fast with me the next day (or on Sunday) so she could be happier. Its so sad to me that she doesn't have a support system from her family for serving a mission like I did. That must be so tough. I am so proud of the strides she has made.
Tuesday I went to devotional it was great! I met up with Sadie which was fun to see her. The speaker was President David L. Beck (Young Men's Presidency) which he gave a beautiful address that really brought the spirit.
That entire day I was fasting but I didn't really feel hungry (which is odd for me haha). It was a beautiful experience. I got a lesson about fasting from my BoM teacher Bro. Astel and he invited us to fast for 24 hours. I thought that would be really tough considering I ate at like 9 the night before and I had to ref some bball games that night before so I needed energy, but through the God's mercy I was able to go to 3 classes, ref, do homework, and not have a single thing put in my body. What a miracle.
I have also been strengthened by God a lot this week. I have been very busy. I started reffing bball games every night for 2 or 3 hours and that has just sucked up so much time I use for homework, but it has been a great experience.
Today I got two letters from the church today. One of them was a letter thanking me for becoming an ordinance worker for the Rexburg temple. What a beautiful letter that was. It spoke of how many blessings I and my children will receive by this service. As I was reading it vocally I felt the spirit so strong. I knew the words on that sheet of paper was true.
I also got my patriarchal blessing sent me because I lost my copy (the original was at home). It felt like I literally just got that blessing a week ago. So many things felt like they were happening to me at that instant even though I received that blessing 3 years ago. I went on a few dates with a girl (named Sadie) and I kept thinking of her when I was reading the blessing of how I need to always associate with youth of the church and I will be able to take with a girl to the temple. I kept thinking about what a blessing it will be to start my own future family one day.
This has been a great week :)
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