8 March 2014
Hey Mom!
That is such a great hymn! ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQjlF1fyUZs ) I have sung it several times here in Brasil. They dont have 100% of the hymns we have in english and they even have some that we dont have but this one is the same.
...... I didnt gain weight here in the mission. I've actually lost maybe 10 or 15 pounds since I left 2 years ago but I need to get back into shape at the BSU gym and I've become way more conscious of the things I eat and how I really need to take care of my body. ..... I'm trying to learn how to be more self sufficient and have what I need and wait for things that can wait like clothes. I bought new tennis shoes and a new light jacket here that I will take home. Its been great to learn so many things here in the mission. Most of them have been spiritual but I've also learned so much about the importance of taking care of my body, my house, my appearance, my money, my belongings, and how I represent myself. It'll be easier to share these new ideas with you in person. We should take as many people as we can to the temple (when we go on Saturday, May 10th)! Everyone needs to go as often as possible. We should take advantage of the trip and do at least 2 sessions. I've been gone for so long that I need to remember well these promises that I've made with the Lord. Today we have 2 baptisms for a mom and one of her daughters. The other members of the family dont feel ready yet but the mom is really excited! We taught them yesterday and today I will baptize her and my companion will baptize the daughter. I'll be sure to take several photos. We're getting excited for General Conference! Be sure to invite your friends and family to go to General Conference also. Bear your testimony and give a personal experience of something that you learned in a General Conference and how, if they seek sincerely, they can also receive answers to their prayers and guidance for their problems and difficulties. I love General Conference! I read 2 talks this morning by Pres Monson. One was from the Priesthood session from last April but its applicable for everyone. I talks about a formula for success! Study the scriptures diligently, plan your life with purpose, teach the truth with testimony and serve the Lord with love. (https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/come-all-ye-sons-of-god?lang=eng ) I have read this talk many many times and am constantly led back to read and learn again with these inspired words. I love each topic that he explains but especially the need to serve the Lord with Love. This leads me to the other talk from this last October that Pres Monson spoke about how the Lord will not leave us, nor forsake us. (https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/i-will-not-fail-thee-nor-forsake-thee?lang=eng )What a wonderful promise! I am reminded of how much God loves us and how He is "rooting" for our sucess. He wants us to return to Him. As we recognize that God is real and knows us personally, we grow in our desire to serve Him and to be as He is. This is a life of sucess and true happiness. Serve the Lord with love. Dont do it for any other selfish reason. Dont do it for obligation or because you have to. But serve the Lord with love because He has loved us first. He wont leave us. How can we leave Him? We should respond to the Lords promise by showing Him and telling Him, "Lord, I wont leave thee, nor forsake thee. I need thee every hour. I love thee." Search for ways to serve the Lord with love on a daily basis. Serve others. Dont judge or look down on others. Be willing to sacrifce and give of yourself in the benefit of others. This is the least we can do to show our gratefullness. I love Jesus Christ. I love you Mom and am thankful for your help and your support and prayers. I cant wait to hear from you next week!
Elder Jared Knotts
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