Hello!
We had such a great
week this week! Just living life, smiling and finding, we saw so many
great things. I had a great split with another Elder, Elder Lynch, and
Elder Bennett is just great. How can I not smile at a time like this?
Things just had a
way of falling into place and we were able to help many. I think one of
the largest epiphanies and miracles I saw this week was with an amazing
investigator named Réka. She has been meeting with the missionaries for
such a long time, but making a big commitment like baptism is scary
sometimes. I felt inspired to ask her about "Why" it would be
important to her to receive an answer about "The Book of
Mormon." She shared with us the happiness and truths she had received
since meeting with us and she then recognized why it would be important to her
to receive such an answer.
This made me
seriously reflect on myself and the "Why" of my mission. The
"Why" is truly what makes the difference in our lives. If we
understand our own personal "Why," than we have in our
possession a drive to receive what we desire.
Whether we are
actively religious or not, we all seem to have the same habit of turning to God
in a time of distress and hardship. Have you ever wondered why the Lord
seems to answer, sometimes in the most profound ways, in such
circumstances? Of course it is because our Heavenly Father loves us and
is always looking to help us, but I realized that in those points in my life
where I found myself in need of help, I prayed with more purpose. I
understood the why of it all.
My mission and I am
sure that every mission is great, but it isn't because I taught more people
than some other missionary or saw more baptisms than some other people. I
have been so blessed in my mission to have helped many people, but I would
still come home with a smile if the only person I helped was a struggling
companion or if all I did was work as hard as I could while I was here.
It was a great
week, like I said, and I am sure that this week will only be better. Have
a great week!
Sok szeretettel,
Elder Jake Nelson
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