One: read
Two: ponder
Three: pray
If
we do those three steps, continue in searching and strengthening that
testimony then we wouldn't have to second guess ourselves. It's just
like what President Uchkdorf said "doubt your doubts before you doubt
your faith". The plan of salvation is the plan that we all knew in the
pre-mortal life. As we ponder, read and apply the principles found in
the plan of salvation then we will see the gratitude of having that
plan.
My companion and I are full of gratitude
for the miracles that we received this week. We were coming back one
day just after visiting one of our members that came out with us. She is
a recent convert to the church was able to experience the missionary
life getting a glimpse of what happens on the other side of being a
member while helping none members out. We had another Nephi experience
were we just rode our bikes down an alleyway in the night time, which is
probably not a good idea, but while riding, my companion and I ran into
a girl name Marianne. We didn't feel comfortable trying to stop here
so we just said hi and bye while continuing on riding our bikes through
the alley way. After that she said two wards that caught our attention
that made us come to a stop, "hi Elders". We stopped and were surprised
because nobody but members calls us elders, usually none members calls
us Brothers. She then explained to us that she used to talk with
missionaries when she lived in Australia. She told us her feeling that
she wanted to get baptised, took all the lessons and loved the church
because she was accepted as herself and even though she did not know
much she was welcomed and felt loved. While listening to her, my
companion and I were lost for words, not knowing what to say, the only
words that came out were "really", not very wise words to use but at
that time we were shocked. Marianne then expressed that she wanted us to
come over and start teaching her again, and that she has been praying
ever since she moved to New Zealand to meet up with missionaries again
and get in touch with them to continue in searching in the church. Later
that week one of the YSA girls came out with us and connected great
with her. The conversation ended up talking and sharing all of our
insights about the ten commandments. I'm so grateful for Heavenly Father
putting us at the right place at the right time. My heart is full of
gratitude for the tender mercies that we received. Moments like these I
just take a deep breath and give a smile of gratitude and a heartfelt
prayer for the blessings of serving him.
One
attribute that I learned about Jesus Christ would have to be the
attribute of humility. Being humble in all things, giving credit to
Heavenly Father for every miracle that he did, every person that he
healed and every heart that he changed, Christ had that perfect
humility. While reading the New Testament I have recognized that Jesus
Christ would never acknowledge himself. His acknowledgement would be
always towards his Father, he wouldn't say "oh yes this was me" rather
he was more giving his Father the credit. I have come to love the
Savior, as he has changed my life, my views of the gospel, and felt his
tender mercies and felt that reassurance of hope that future will be
brightly shined before all of us as we continue to give him the credit
for the blessing we receive while life here on earth.
Thank you all and I hope you all have a wonderful week and conference. See you next time.
Elder Thorpe.
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