Hello Friends and Family
This last week was not nearly as crazy. Some good things happened and stuff, but nothing like pranks or peppers or anything.
This last week we set a lady named Stephanie with a baptismal date. She is super solid and has been eating up the gospel really well. She has always "found peace with the Mormons" and the church was always there for her when things got bad for her, and now she has committed to join. You never know the good you do, so always help people. Seeds really do get planted. It's also kind of funny because the last person who got baptized was named Kyle. Kyle and Stephanie. Like my parents. (Technically, Stephenie, for my moms name though)
We knocked quite a few doors this week. My feet are somewhat sore.
Many of the missionaries in my district, including myself, have been very tired. Our last district council was rough getting through honestly because we were so "clocked out" from meetings. We had zone conference recently, so that didn't help. It's kinda funny how we all were feeling the same way on the same day. There are slow days even as a missionary.
In one week I'll be at my 6 month mark. 1/4 the way through the mission. In a week we also have transfers. Isn't that crazy? I feel like this transfer barely started, but here we are. I'll have an entire sister mission to complete starting this transfer. (Meaning, 18 months to go). My companion keeps reminding me that I also have 1 more week in the area. I've been in the same place, and there is a high chance I will be outa here. I could go to North Las Vegas in the ghettos, down to Arizona or California to the desert wastelands, I could go to the Grand Canyon with the natives, or I could stick around Henderson, just another part. Honestly, who knows, I could even stay here yet another transfer. Stranger things have happened.
We're getting haircuts with an investigator today. Well, she's cutting our hair, but we found a way to teach her finally. Funny how things work out. She even agreed to talk more about the gospel with us afterwards. Two birds with one stone.
Here is something funny...my companion has a girl back home, and I got her email last p-day. Heh heh. It was more of a joke than anything, but it was kind of funny to hear back from her. Oh, my companion knows by the way. He thought it was funny. Something I learned from Elder Peralta is that it is indeed possible to have fun while still working hard on the mission. In fact, those are the good days. The ones with high spirits, laughter and the holy spirit.
I heard a rumor that it snowed for about 30 seconds the other day over closer to Vegas itself. Strange. Just a week ago I was laying sod. Gotta love the desert.
We had the opportunity to give someone a blessing the other day. The priesthood works wonders. We got a text and we headed right over. Gave the blessing and were out working again. It's very humbling to give blessings. It's all from God. All of it.
I made it to Helaman in my reading. I was inspired by the words in chapter 3 verse 35
-Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humanity, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God.
The more you study the scriptures, fast, and pray, the more you will have the spirit with you. I have also found that much insight is given through reading ones Patriarchal Blessing. You can receive guidance from God through many means. Something I know to be true, is that if you submit your will to Gods, that is when the blessings begin to flow. If you work hard to obtain the spirit, you cannot fail. Especially when you actually have the spirit with you. A Testimony of the Book of Mormon is also incredibly vital to keeping ones spirits high. If you have neglected to read it, or have not in a while, please do. It is the word of God and is true. Your faith will increase as you study it, as well as your personal happiness and joy. Please Read it. It is True.
-Elder Moore
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