Wow, this week was just as insane if not more than last
week! It may not seem like it to you but with everything that is going on
out here, I'm drained!
first off we have transfers on a pday today. Super
stressful because we still have to get done everything that needs to get
done. So we got back pretty late and I have to rush through this a little
so I will give you the highlights.
First off, Wednesday we had an... interesting? District
meeting about trials and why they are important in our lives. It wasn't a
training as much as it was a realization and discussion within our district
giving us necessary revelation to continue to press forward in our cause.
It was a struggle just allowing the spirit to guide our entire discussion and
really lead me to say what I needed to say to them. We had great input
and everyone got a lot out of it. Yesterday I called one of our sisters
to follow up and see how the training has been applied and it was a really
great conversation as she told me that it was the perfect district
meeting that she needed to really overcome some stuff that was going on in her
life. What an awesome thing to hear. I was just glad that the
Spirit led me to the revelation that I needed for my district. I know
that revelation still comes to me in this day through the Holy Ghost. We
must remember the words of President Eyring from last general conference:
“Revelation continues in the Church: the prophet receiving
it for the Church; the president for his stake, his mission, or his quorum; the
bishop for his ward; the father for his family; the individual for himself.”
And I would add, the missionary for his area. It
really is amazing to be able to help so many people through such small
acts. And I learn more than they ever will from the trainings!
Thursday was an even crazier day as I was able to go with
our dying Elder Mumford on his last exchange of his mission. He had me
help him with doing member missionary work and staying actively engaged when
going home. I could see in him a spark, something that showed me that
this missionary worked hard for two years, and there was the spark that was
going to grow into a blaze. This man was truly converted to the
gospel and was willing to devote the rest of his life to it. What a great
thing to see in a missionary. So we worked hard all day and it was
fun. I was glad to learn a lot from him too.
Friday we got our transfer calls and I'm staying with a new
companion: Elder Day. He's a young missionary so we are going to have
some fun this next transfer.
And today is transfers where I was able to see some people,
but now I have to go and get stuff done sorry this isn't a longer letter but I
know the church is true and I know that God loves us, and that's really all
that matters!!!! Have a great week, be safe, and may the Lord bless you!
Elder Yamagata
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