I miss you guys sooo much!!!! and yes not too much longer and we will be able to see each other for skype once again!! yeeaaa!! lol I'm happy about that but it's weird to think that this is going to be the last time we are going to see each other by internet and the next time will be in person! lol How fast time goes by it feels so weird to think how much things have changed but how much time has gone by!
I'm kind of jealous that I'm not in the snow who would of guessed that it would of been something I would of missed because I didn't like it very much. lol But then I guess I miss about everything there is about Utah. I don't remember very much from home just a few things! haha
Well sounds like there are lots of things happening over there!! I want to thank you all for the package that you guys sent me I'm very happy with all that I received and for the letters!! It filled me with much joy and excitement to be able to read and feel the love that were in the letters! As well as the cards!! I want to say thanks for all that you guys sent and for all the love you have for me!! The WHOLE family!! I loved everything that was sent... as well as my companion he says he loves you too for loving me!! lol He's an awesome Elder and we have made a ton of progress together and I've learned so much from him!!
Hey I read like 4 chapters from that book that you sent me and I actually have taken out lots of different ways to teach and to help those come unto the gospel. The part I liked most is the part that explains about how the idea sometimes that the people need to know is how much Christ needs them!! I have seen in the mission many times that we understand as people how much we need Christ... about all the time I hear people tell me that we are nothing without Him and that if we don't follow Him we won't be able to be saved. As I was reading the book in the chapter where it talks about how they need to understand sometimes how much Christ needs them. I started to think about why Christ would need me because He's already saved? However, it occurred to me how big of a role we play in God's plan and helping others as well to see their part. When we were baptized we made a covenant that we would testify of Him. Which is declaring the gospel of Christ to all who are willing to hear. Testifying both in word as well as in deed. Then I thought to myself a question which was
Does my life reflect the Savior's, do my actions reflect that of the Savior's?
It was interesting to see how many different chances we have to share the gospel in word and deed! I liked a lot about how they let others be part of the work and in doing so they received a testimony of the work. In allowing others to participate we help them to experience the conversion and help them to put into practice what the Savior taught.
Well this week has been good and I have been able to see more of my weaknesses and my pride... yes it's true I still have some lol It's like when you think that it's all gone a little seems to sneak in and show that there is more!! lol But I guess thats how God works is to put us into the fire so then just like gold it takes out the bad parts little by little. One thing I've realized and have seen this week and it was surprising to me is that I know not just how God works but I as well know how Satan works. A little scary to think that but don't be worried it's not because I'm following Satan lol It's because I have come to understand and know what God wants and how He works, and so knowing this I've come to understand the opposite which is how Satan works. I am almost sure that most of us understand our true divine nature and that we are all God's in training and if we use this training well we can fulfill our true purpose which is to become just as God is. (he is with all knowledge and without end)
However, even though we may have the knowledge of who we truly are and what we are here to do it doesn't make us prone to Satan's temptations. This week I had an experience as I watched a family in the house, they are all members and they are faithful to the church but there was a big difference about how each one decided to use their time and talents. As we entered we invited everyone to come to hear us, however there were some who didn't want to so we said no thats ok, so we taught them about why we are here and the importance of this life. As we taught an interesting thought came to mind which was we can choose to sit and hear the gospel or sit and watch tv. I suddenly started to have opened up to me the importance of time. I learned that time isn't something we can take back, but it's something we can give. We can use this time for many different things, such as God would want(helping others, spending time with loved ones, helping in missionary work, learning of him, and many more fun loving activities that we can use our time for the best) However, we are also inclined to use that same time to other things that maybe aren't best for us (things of the world) When we see things in an eternal perspective we are more likely to choose those things that will be a benefit for the eternity and not just for the momental pleasure. I started to think about all the things that I have seen and sometimes have fallen into using my time. However it occurred to me that although the light at the end of the tunnel may be very bright and beautiful being the eternity, that sometimes the small shiny things in the road to eternity keep us from getting to the finishing point of eternal life. I have been working on using my agency(willingness to use our time as we choose) to show the Savior how truly grateful I am for what He did for me. I have been able to experience a small drop of the cup He drank, although it is nothing compared to what he felt because it's impossible for me to think of how He felt. I know that He is with me, that he cares, loves and uplifts as I hold strong to the iron rod and what I know. I've also learned that the more knowledge I have of Good and evil the better off I am because I've learned that about every mistake that I have ever made was a lack of knowledge between good and evil. That as we know both we are more inclined to choose light rather then dark, because it is a natural occurrence that we want to be with God. So learn all you can learn of Him because through Him we find peace, joy, hope, love, and eternal life!!
I have come to know how much I depend on God, How much he loves me, and wants that I succeed in this life! He is the one person I can always count on to understand and know me! And although I'm not perfect and have many imperfections, I now understand that one day I can be perfect through Christ. I know He lives, that He is our Redeemer and although many times we may feel like He is far away he actually is a lot closer then we might think! I love you all so very much, I know one day we will be sealed as a family for time and all eternity, that is the greatest desire that I have, I know that we can achieve it!! Just always remember that not only you need Christ, but as well Christ needs you! He needs your help so then he can open up the doors and show you all things! I love you all and I am so very grateful for all that you guys do! I know I wouldn't be as well as a missionary if I didn't have each and everyone of you behind me helping me!! I truly feel your prayers and love. I have had many times when I am tired and just want to give up but there always is a voice there to remind me that you and God love me!! Thank you for all that you do! I love you with all my heart!!!
Love
Elder Trujillo
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