Hey everyone!
Sorry it's been a few weeks since I've gotten a weekly out. I'm doing fantastic down here. Life is crazy but wonderful; it's been a time of a lot of growth and I'm sure way more miracles than I've been able to keep track of.
First off, a cool lesson that the Spirit (re-)taught me last week that I wanted to share. I was thinking about the balance between praying for myself and my personal progression to become a better disciple of Christ, be fortified in my trials, etc.; and praying for others, so that they can receive all of the same. Both are crucial, but I had frankly been focusing a bit too much on the former and not enough on the latter. The thought that clearly came to my mind as I was praying was something along the following lines:
"There is no purpose in your personal progression if it does not augment your capacity and disposition to serve others."
I think in the general sense that might be a bit of an oversimplification, but for me it was what I needed to hear and helped me immensely. I hope that pondering on it can help you as well.
Life in the office is going great! I'm learning a ton about finances and time management and housing and organizational skills and having an office job (including managing relationships in a business-like setting) and all of the above. It's really a different dynamic, but it's led to a ton of growth and learning, and I'm definitely grateful for it.
We could use some prayers for Charly, a friend of ours that is deciding whether or not he wants to commit to making baptismal covenants with God.
This Church is true! I know it with my whole soul. Happy Father's Day! You can always ask my parents for my pictures.
Happy, grateful, lucky and blessed,
Elder Child
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