Another short email, sorry. Lots of people to write ;)
We
have found some amazing families these past couple of weeks who have
such great questions that come from their hearts and they actually love
asking us things. For us as missionaries it is sometimes hard to answer
in the perfect way or to find/use the scriptures needed to prove the answers and stuff. But for that reason, we study so much everyday and
really focus on having the spirit strong with us so that we can be
guided really well and say exactly what the people need to hear from us
according to the spirit. But you don't just have the spirit in every
second, but rather, you have to constantly prepare yourself/keep yourself
worthy to have it. That comes by following the commandments, praying,
and working daily to be better and more Christ-like. So in those moments
during the lessons we had with these great people this week, I was so
thankful for the power and guidance of the spirit which lead me to the
exact scriptures I needed to back up what we were saying and to help the
people in the greatest way I could. I
don't know why this just changed to italics haha, but I don't have
enough time to try and figure it out. Anyways, I challenge you all to
constantly strive to have the spirit and obey the Lord and do His will.
In
other news, half the mission has been sick with a nasty mosquito virus
going around called La Siqua. I too had it for a couple of days and I'm
not gonna lie, on Sunday I didn't think I was going to make it home
because I was so sick and had such a bad fever and it was so hot that
day. But I refused to let myself be weak even though I was really
physically weak. I know that's stupid, but we just had such important
lessons and appointments planned for that day so I refused to stay home
or miss visiting any of the people. I just prayed and asked for help. I
said, "Look, I am not dying, but I feel pretty dang close... haha.. so
please Father, You gotta help me as I serve thee this day. Help me
complete what I came here to do. I cannot, or better said, the people
cannot afford to wait to hear this gospel any longer. A day does matter.
So if I continue throughout this day, You gotta help me, please." And I received huge blessings during that day! I was able to go throughout
the day feeling not too, too bad. And it was such a great day filled
with awesome lessons and experiences! Super thankful. I paid the price
when I got home of course, when I didn't sleep more than 4 hours that
night haha, but the sacrifice/exchange was worth it. And I am healthy
and good again now, so all is well :)
Sometimes
we just gotta get over ourselves and our feelings, and put our trust in
the Lord no matter what. If we do what He would have us do, and we
serve him with all our heart and love, and give it all to Him, he will
provide. I promise you.
This is my testimony. Until next week, I love you all and I love this great work, as challenging as it may be at times :)
Elder Greer
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