Hey y'all!
What a wonderful
Easter weekend! This was an amazing General Conference with so many
great messages. I loved the Sunday Morning session, filled with so
many incredible speakers from all around the world. It truly reminded me
how Christ's gospel is universal, regardless culture, language or any
other type of outward factor.
One
talk I specifically liked was Chi Hong (Sam) Wong's talk about the wise
man and the foolish man. He made the comment that both the wise man and
the foolish man want a happy family, a strong home and a joy-filled
life. They both build nice houses. They are both faced with the same
outer storms and difficulties. The only difference is the foundation of
which they build, and the outcome for the two is drastically different.
Because the foolish man didn't build his life on a strong foundation, he
fell, and now has to build it back up. We build our foundation on
Christ not because we have to, or because we are told to, or because we
are worried about what people say if we don't. We build our foundation
on Christ because it is the smartest thing to do if we want a happy
family, a strong home and joy-filled life. Centering our life around
Christ is the most intelligent decision we can make to receive the
blessings we so greatly desire. I have gained such a strong testimony of
that on my mission as I see the difference in those who are willing to
let God prevail in their lives and those who arent. The difference is
incredible.
Outside of
General Conference we also had a ton going on! On Wednesday I went on
exchanges with Elder Anderson in the Lakeline Spanish branch. He's a
good friend and it was fun to spend the day as two Elder Andersons. I
always learn so much from exchanges and Wednesday was no different.
Thursday
was Zone Conference! Elder Frank and I got to prepare a training on
Using the Scriptures which went well. We did some fun role plays and
learned a ton. President made some great comments regarding our focus on
being dignified and obedient, and compared the importance of dignifying
our language to the story of Naman in the bible. Some commandments are
so easy to follow yet reap such great blessings.
Sunday
morning we had a little Easter Sunrise service with the Spanish Group
on the hill. It was a powerful little experience and some great
testimonies were shared. A ton of the friends we are teaching got to
come too which was a cool experience to see them continue to strengthen
relationships with our members.
Overall
we had such a great week! This Sunday we find out transfers and to say
I'm stressed is an UNDERSTATEMENT. I don't want to leave Marble Falls
whatsoever, but I know I may be due for a change. Hopefully ill be able
to continue my time here but we will see what God's will for me is.
Love and miss you all!
Elder Anderson
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