Week 49: Reflections

Well, week 49 in the books. Pretty good week, not going to lie. Lol, I feel like every week is the polar opposite of the previous week.

Anyways, this week we enjoyed lots of door knocking, lots of member visits, and lots of attempted member participating lessons. Oh my goodness, the devil tried SO much to stop MPLs from happening this week! Like we literally had our friend and our member on over video chat for like 2 minutes, and then our friend's power went out and she couldn't call. Like oh my goodness! But it's ok. We also had a lady we were teaching couldn't meet because of certain things ("[Missionary standards] require that I answer No!" - Bob's Boss, from "The Incredibles"). Basically we bribed her and she then was happy to meet. We'll leave it at that.

Ngl, that's kind of it for this week. The work just keeps on going, I guess. We've had a lot of great things this week, and I'm excited for what happens over the next few weeks. 

Spiritual Thought: 
Since this email is so short and lame, I'll include a spiritual thought of sorts. This week I've been going through my journals and transcribing them onto google docs, since you know, modernization and what not. I've been struck by how much I've grown in the last 4 years from when I started keeping a regular journal. I find it fascinating that as soon as I started studying the Book of Mormon every day (roughly March or April 2019), the Lord has gradually, and very powerfully, spiritually transformed my life. I love the words of Elder Kevin W. Pearson from the October 2015
General Conference: 

"If you are struggling, confused, or spiritually lost, I urge you to do the one thing I know will get you back on track. Begin again to prayerfully study the Book of Mormon and live its teachings every day, every day, every day! I testify of the profound power in the Book of Mormon that will change your life and strengthen your resolve to follow Christ. The Holy Ghost will change your heart and help you see 'things as they really are.' He will show you what you need to do next."

I love that! I can personally testify that turning your life over to to Christ and the scriptures can change your life, as it has mine. It has brought me closer to the Savior, and without it, I wouldn't be where I am today.

I'm grateful for each of you who read these emails! Know that I love and think about each of y'all! Hope you have a great week!


Pictures:

TiWi fell

Felt cute, might delete later (I really just needed to revive that phrase, it's been too long)

Elder Creer held a baby chick



Sent with Love,

Elder Creer
Kentucky Lousiville Mission 

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