Hey Everyone!
Words can't describe how much of a blast I have had this past week! We have put in some hard hours of work this week. It honestly felt like its been a month haha but the best part is its only been a week! I love the opportunity I have to finish my mission in this area. Its beautiful country with wonderful ranchers, farmers, and country folk. I hope each week will feel like we have been working forever because that tells me we are getting alot done. Its weeks like this one that make me grateful for the Sacrament. Its a time to feel the mantle lifted off my shoulders and I can just feel the Love of the Savior for my self, and then we can get back out there and start focusing on others, and helping them come closer to Jesus Christ. We have a goal to bring 7 individuals to begin their path of commitment keeping and covenant making. So stay tuned each week in our quest for 7!
I was also able to go to the Meridian Temple this week to see one of my investigators go and perform baptisms for her ancestors! It was pretty funny because we got a ride from a member and he comes up in his red '55 mustang. So we are cruising down these country roads with suits on going to the temple. I wish I got a picture but unfortunately.. you will just have to imagine that one haha.
We also cover a branch out in Garden Valley, and man. It was just the funniest thing to me. This is because we would determine who were going to go see and then we seemed to embark on a journey through the woods in our car driving down dirt roads weaving back and forth. I felt like I was doing missionary work in the middle of no where haha and low and behold a bunch of cabins poke out of the woods for us to see. I really enjoy what I do as a missionary! I cant think of anything that I would rather do. I mean who wouldn't want to drive through the woods for the name of Jesus?
My thought for the week come from the Doctrine and Covenants Section 6:32-37
33 Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward.
34 Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.
35 Behold, I do not condemn you; go your ways and sin no more; perform with soberness the work which I have commanded you.
36 Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.
37 Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. Amen.
I really love this passage of scripture because to me it really puts it all into perspective. There are many moments in life where we may feel like we have a momentous task/trial/situation before us. The comforting thing to know is that we really do have the Savior at our side. How often do we reach out for his help? Is it only when things are unbearable? Our Savior is willing to help at all points because of his infinite and atoning sacrifice. I want to specifically highlight verses 36 and 37. I can testify that we dont have to doubt or fear.. First because of the evidence of our Saviors atonement. His pierced side and prints on his hands and feet, and Second we have faith in Him and His plan which points us to keep the commandments and to ultimately endure to the end happily with our journey to Heavenly Father. I wouldnt be out here if i didnt know that all of this is true. May we all reflect on what it means to have the Savior as apart of our life and not be ashamed to talk to others about it.
Love, Elder Gerrard
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