September 21, 2015

Time goes by really fast in the mission. Its probably because we are ALWAYS busy and always feel like there isnt enough time to do everything. One day this week, my companion and I decided to go out to work with out a watch on and just work without keeping track of the time. It was really weird, I felt lost the whole time because we didnt know if we were getting to our appointments on time or not haha. 

I went on exchanges with Elder Calvac this week! He has been out 4 months on the mission, but I was truly amazed at how much he knows and how hard he works. In one of the lessons, we were sharing a message about the atonement of Jesus Christ and the Spirit was SO STRONG. I love teaching about Jesus Christ and his atonement because the spirit is always there to testify of the words we say. Our day was cut short because the lights went out at 630 so we had to go back home because we cant be out in the streets if there are no lights. It was really sweet to be able to go there for a day though. I learned a lot from elder Calvac. 

Alexander is doing really well and really ready for his baptism on the 10 of october! He is reading everything that we leave him and he is growing alot spiritually and is noticing a difference in his life. 

I was reading in the Book of Mormon this week and i read a verse that really impacted me. Its in Alma 7:23

 23 And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive. 

I really like the end of the verse where it says that we should always return thanks to God for whatever he gives us in our lives. There really is a plan behind every blessing and every trial. What we have to recognize is that heavenly father gives us challenges in our lives so that we can be made stronger in the end. If we are humble and patient and if we ALWAYS keep God's commandments, he will bless us. I know that God loves us and has a plan for each and every one of us. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that Joseph Smith was called as a prophet to restore the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am so grateful that i am able to share this message with the people here. It is hard sometimes, but it is so worth it when we see peoples lives change through this gospel.

Love all of you. Until next week!!

Elder Wilks