Hey Everyone!
Sorry for not writing on Monday! Today August 17th is my exact year mark of entering the MTC and ill get the opportunity to go to the Boise Temple today. You could say im more than excited but over joyed to be able to just sit in the house of the Lord and feel the spirit, and to do some temple work for some ancestors that I have found while I have been on a mission! This past week has been crazy for Elder Pettijohn and Myself, since we were both coming into the area and its taking some time trying to get our bearings on where to apply our time and efforts! Elder Pettijohn has been a wonderful companion that has clearly shown me what the Lord would have me learn from him while we are together. We have definitely seen the Lords hand in our work as we heed to the first promptings of the spirit. It doesn't mean we are baptizing left and right but i know for a fact I planted, or nourished the seed that was there. Being in a leadership position in the mission really doesn't mean much to me or make me better than any other missionary in the field, but it has brought to my attention of some of the struggles that other missionaries have been going through. Its really hard to watch someone you care alot about go through some hardships and trials especially when they start thinking about going home early. This was particularly cool as we met with Elder Rasband this past week and one of the first things he said when he got up to talk to us was that we all had a interview with an Apostle today. As we shook his hand and looked into his eyes the spirit whispered to him of things about us. He then stated that many are struggling at this particular moment and he doesn't know why, but he then began to express a very deep and genuine love for us and how much the prophet Thomas S. Monson loves us and above all how much the Savior loves us. I felt that quite strongly and powerfully.
The thought that I really liked from this past week is what Elder Rasband said concerning obedience. He said that the solution is simple actually.. First, we need to come to know the Savior.
Secondly, as we come to know the Savior we will come to love the Savior.
Lastly, as we come to love the Savior we will want to better serve the Savior.
It is soo soo true. Greater love brings a willing contrite heart to change. I can testify that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true! The priesthood power is quite real and the blessings and ordinances that call upon this power and authority are real. I have been privileged to have some tender experiences giving blessings on my mission and its truly the Lords guiding hand in this work of bring all of His brothers and sisters to live with our Heavenly Father again.
Keep Smiling,
Love Elder Gerrard
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