5 April 2014

Hey Mom!
I am very impressed with Adam´s amazing sucess. I also will need his help and advice and guidance. I've talked to him very little during these two years but recognize that I can learn so much and have a lot to take advantage of with Adam's sucess and knowledge. I'll be sure to call him the first day that I get back.

I will be in Connersville for a little more than a week and I want to (get in touch with) Eric Allen.... Hes a good guy and I remember him well. ... Please let me know if there is something I can do right now... (email, prayer, ideas). 

Its wonderful to know about the FHE sucess you're having and also the baptisms in our ward. Its exciting to see the church grow in all parts of the world. 

I'm also really excited to hear about your job searching and the Church's and Adam's help. I'll be glad to hear about the new opportunities you're finding. Just dont settle for something when you can definitely find a good job. Any new news about the house? 

I'm so excited for General Conference today and tomorrow!!!! I made several personal questions and have prayed about them and ideas I've had this month. I'm ready for the Spirit to teach me today and tomorrow and have my prayers answered through God's chosen servants. What a wonderful opportunity to learn together and feel the Spirit of the Lord. I love Conference and am constantly edified when I read past conference talks and ponder on their words and teachings. I hope that you may also be able to take advantage and be spiritual touched and have prayers and doubts answered.

I gotta go soon but just wanted to share something that I learned. I read a couple of talks that talked about the Book of Mormon. I am so greatful for this grand blessing and tool that Heavenly Father preserved for our days for our benefit and use. I prayed several times yesterday during my study to thank the Lord for the Book of Mormon but also to ask for His help in my study that I may be able to dedicate myself to studying, pondering and living these sacred principles. For those that have not yet read the Book of Mormon or have only passively glanced at a verse or two, I know that God has given us this gift for our welfare and happiness. This book will draw us nearer to God and will teach us who Jesus Christ is and how we may become like Him. I love my Savior and am thankful that the Book of Mormon has helped me to learn of His gospel and to develop His celestial attributes. We can never neglect or treat this sacred record or any other scripture as if it were a magazine to flip through while waiting in a doctors office. God's word is to be reverenced and treated as something sacred. It is a priority and 100% necessary if one is to truly know and follow Jesus Christ. I love my Savior and love His words. I do not worship the Book of Mormon but am greatful to have it as a tool to help me learn of Christ who is holy and perfect. I hope that you and I and all others may be able to study daily from the Book of Mormon. I know it is true and was translated by a chosen prophet of God. This is clear to me. I do not have a doubt about this and this knowledge has come to me not through a whim but through dilligent study and prayer. Only God can show us of its divine origin and high importance. Only a loving Heavenly Father can open our hearts and our minds to show us what is true. May we be humble and trust in God until the point that we may persistently search for this answer to our prayers. The Book of Mormon was created to draw us closer to Christ, to teach us His doctrine and to bring peace, light and love to our minds and our families. 

I love you Mom and am thankful for your wonderful example for me. Never give up. Continue to trust in God and go forward with faith. He will continue to guide and protect you in your righteous desires. I hope to hear from you soon!

Élder Jared Knotts