Hey Mom!
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Keep looking for an apartment but dont worry if its not right next to campus. I dont mind walking at all. Especially because the weather will be great during the summer.
That is so great that you're getting to help (a sister) more. Keep working with her and talk to her about the gospel and the need she has to be baptized. It will make such a crucial difference in her life. Also, keep praying about other people that you know and family that could need these general conference talks. Send them the link and follow up with them to see if they watched the videos or not. These small things can make an eternities worth of difference.
I loved so many talks from General Conference. So many things came to mind. I had written down 9 questions about things that I wanted to learn during the conference and each one was basically answered. I was able to see how the Lord is mindful of my needs and knows exactly, if I'm paying attention, to teach and guide me. I will be able to discuss these things with you in more detail when I get home but I have grown a great appreciation for the General Conference talks and the treasures of counsels and instructions that we are able to find. I have pondered on many things that I learned at conference but something specific that grabbed my attention was a talk that President Monson gave in the priesthood session. I know you didnt watch it yet but you should. Its for everyone. He says, Be Strong and of a Good Courage! This was one of my questions that I had. I read this talk and then compared it to other talks that President Monson gave about courage in conferences in 2009, 2004, and 1986. These 4 talks about courage helped me to understand the power that comes from within when we have a testimony and when we defend it. When we think more about the Savior then what others may think or say. To be brave and overcome our fears. To have the guts to open our mouths and tell the world about the mighty change of heart that has happened in us because of the restored gospel. To have the courage and humilty to leave behind our old selves and be who God wants us to be in all places and at all times. For us to be courageous and trust in the Lord. To do what is right because we know its right. To not choose the "easy" path but the right one. As Elder Holland said (paraphrasing), "The answer to the phrase, 'What Would Jesus Do?' is not always the most popular response." I love that so much. As Paul said, I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. That we must be examples to the believers. I love conference and I'd be able to write about this for 10 hours but obviously dont have that much time. Let me know if you have any questions or if there are things specific that I need to know. I love you and cant wait to hear from you and see you soon!
Élder Jared Knotts
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Keep looking for an apartment but dont worry if its not right next to campus. I dont mind walking at all. Especially because the weather will be great during the summer.
That is so great that you're getting to help (a sister) more. Keep working with her and talk to her about the gospel and the need she has to be baptized. It will make such a crucial difference in her life. Also, keep praying about other people that you know and family that could need these general conference talks. Send them the link and follow up with them to see if they watched the videos or not. These small things can make an eternities worth of difference.
I loved so many talks from General Conference. So many things came to mind. I had written down 9 questions about things that I wanted to learn during the conference and each one was basically answered. I was able to see how the Lord is mindful of my needs and knows exactly, if I'm paying attention, to teach and guide me. I will be able to discuss these things with you in more detail when I get home but I have grown a great appreciation for the General Conference talks and the treasures of counsels and instructions that we are able to find. I have pondered on many things that I learned at conference but something specific that grabbed my attention was a talk that President Monson gave in the priesthood session. I know you didnt watch it yet but you should. Its for everyone. He says, Be Strong and of a Good Courage! This was one of my questions that I had. I read this talk and then compared it to other talks that President Monson gave about courage in conferences in 2009, 2004, and 1986. These 4 talks about courage helped me to understand the power that comes from within when we have a testimony and when we defend it. When we think more about the Savior then what others may think or say. To be brave and overcome our fears. To have the guts to open our mouths and tell the world about the mighty change of heart that has happened in us because of the restored gospel. To have the courage and humilty to leave behind our old selves and be who God wants us to be in all places and at all times. For us to be courageous and trust in the Lord. To do what is right because we know its right. To not choose the "easy" path but the right one. As Elder Holland said (paraphrasing), "The answer to the phrase, 'What Would Jesus Do?' is not always the most popular response." I love that so much. As Paul said, I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. That we must be examples to the believers. I love conference and I'd be able to write about this for 10 hours but obviously dont have that much time. Let me know if you have any questions or if there are things specific that I need to know. I love you and cant wait to hear from you and see you soon!
Élder Jared Knotts
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