Wow... I really liked that story. That was incredible. I love that analogy... That is completely true. There is another scripture that is similar to that one in Job 23:10. It says that We will come forth as Gold... As if God also is shaping us into what we need to become. Our goal in this life should be becoming like our Savior and Master, Jesus Christ. When we see His countenance showing in our own, we will know that we have followed, and obeyed him. Alma 5 talks a lot about us looking into ourselves, having a personal self-reflection, finding out for ourselves if we have the image of Christ etched into that of our own. Good talk, Chris. Hard to think you`re already home... Wow.
Thank you mother for the talk and the scriptures, I think that will really help them in their progress towards baptism. We have been fighting so hard to have another baptism here... But it just seems like everyone has a different thing that complicates them. Marriage, Addictions, Laziness... AHHHHHH, Sometimes, I get frustrated with myself for not having the same success I was having in San Martìn de los Andes. I baptized 14 people there. VAMOS! Knowing that saving just one soul in the Kingdom of God is important, but always knowing that m y whole purpose as a missionary is to bring AS MANY souls as I can to Him... I can`t get comfortable with the idea that "I already baptized". Until I`m on that airplane to the U..S., I cannot rest, I must help more people, I need the Lords help, I need Him to shape and refine me more than ever.
I`m jealous of Jareds class he`s going to be taking.. That should be really fun. :) As long as he fixes the car by the time he leaves on his mission, so I can drive it.. ;) Hehe! Two of the big pine trees in front of the house? Wow, I`m sure that opened up the yard a ton, depending on if it was one of the big ones... It will be awesome to see all the changes you guys have done on the house since I`ve been gone.
Last Sunday we had a Family Home Evening with a non-active family. The father used to be the Branch President, back when the ward was a branch. He was really excited to share a message about the Gospel, because it`s his wife that really h as the cold spot towards the church. Anyway, we made Lemon Bars for it, and had Asado as dinner. We had a lesson that the dad prepared about the importance of the BoM. It was really impressive.
Marcelo, the one who lost his wife and daughter to the separation, because the wife has been committing adultery, is feeling terribly alone. He can`t handle it. He can`t suppress his feelings of depression or anything, they completely overwhelm him... It`s such a sad thing to see. We do our best, to help him find faith in Jesus Christ and change to receive the peace, but he doesn`t concentrate on anything more than his problems... But we keep trying.
We had a scare with Marta and Jorge on Thursday night. Jorge had been hiding what he was doing with all his companions at work, and he didn`t feel comfortable hiding everything, he came home angry, and in a moment of sporadic thinking, suddenly exclaimed that he didn`t want the missionaries to come over anymore. He told us and Marta this on Thursday night. Marta began crying. We began testifying, and asking questions as to what would have caused this. We came to the conclusion that it was the atmosphere at work that was causing it. So he committed himself to talking to his work companions about his situation, so there would be less temptations and it wouldn`t be so hard. Sunday they didn`t go to church, because they forgot to set their alarms... But everything is good now, we have shared Lehi`s Vision, that the world scoffs at those who follow Christ, and the importance of reading the scriptures. They committed to read together every day, to keep away from the temptations and lures of the devil. What a wonderful family. They also said, yes, we want to be baptized. Well, Jorge said it. Marta wants to be sure that Jorge is willing to do it through his actions. She hasn`t seen a lot of effort on Jorge`s part in reading and things like that, and it worries her that they will make the decision to be baptized, and right afterwards, fall away and not follow through with the commandments of God. She doesn`t want that. She wants to be loyal to God. Which is a big blessing. But we`re still praying to get them to hurry up everything... Haha.
Yesterday we went with the Bishop to a far away city and taught a man in a wheel chair that can`t speak well because of a pressure attack in his heart of something... No idea. But anyway, he wants to get baptized, and it was amazing to see the amount of light in the guys eyes. He`s in a hospital with a bunch of old people, all who can`t take care of themselves, they all act like little children. But it was beautiful to see them all through the lens of God, that they are all children of God who deserve his love. I love how the gospel is changing me for the better.... It`s so humbling.
I love you guys so much. You mean the world to me. Have a wonderful week... Be safe, Jared... Do well in your last year of High school! The big senior... Where did the time go? I will be home for your graduation!!!
Amor,
E. Cuthbert
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