So this week was great and not blazing hot. Our week was really busy and we taught tons of new people and met some really nice families. I've been working out more in the morning and doing my exercises so thats always a plus. I 100% will not be one of those missionaries that comes home heavier! Taking care of our physical health definitely helps our spiritual health. Next week is the transfer and this Saturday will be 10 months in Brasil! I cant believe how fast the time has flown. Its been a great 10 months and the next 14 will be even better! So its starting to cool off a little here and for you guys it must be getting a little warmer. My baby brothers graduation will be here soon and that makes me feel incredibly old. I cant imagine how my brother Adam must feel. Unfortunately time flies even faster when you're busy but I am reaffirmed daily that this is absolutely where I should and need to be. Incredible how the Lord teaches us through trials, challenges, difficulties and new experiences in general. I was just thinking and sorry for all the spelling and grammatical errors. The only time I write in english is each Monday for these emails.
So the Spiritual message of the week is actually a hymn. It became one of my favorite hymns after an emotional talk by President Jacobson at church more than a year and a half ago. Its number 105, Master the Tempest is Raging! I remember often the talk and inspired explanation given by Presidnet Jacobson and the Spirit that I felt as he read the lyrics. Unfortunately it would be a lot of space to put all of the lyrics here but the message that I would like to share that in the moments of disappointment, depression and despair, our Savior, Jesus Christ, will always be there to comfort and rescue us. Our beloved living prophet, Thomas S Monson gave an elequent message about this same scripture/hymn in the liahona. Always. Always remember that through the torrents and trials of life, our Father in Heaven will never abandon us.
Well I've gotta go but I hope that you're all well. I hope you enjoyed the short update and I will write here again next week.
Elder Jared Knotts
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