We had an amazing week again and some priceless experiences.
Unfortunately Elder Madsen is getting transferred tomorrow. He has
been one of my favorite companions, and we are both pretty bummed
about it. But hey, the work goes on and there's someone somewhere else
who needs his help.
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The highlight of last week was going to the Phoenix Temple with our
recent converts Rachel and Crystal. It was a good experience for them
to feel the spirit inside the temple, but what was even cooler was
that I had found some family names, distant cousins on both sides,
that I brought to have work done for! It was the first time I had ever
actually gone through the whole process of finding the names and
taking them to the temple. It was powerful for sure!
This last week we started teaching another kid named DeShaun! His mom
is a member who hasn't been to church in a long time, but has been
coming the last few weeks. He is getting baptized in March! It will be
a great thing for the family ward to have a baptism happen, plus
another with Jake later in March. Also Ashley is super excited for her
baptism March 7 and is growing a lot. Everyone in the ward seems to
just reach out to her.
I'm learning a lot about prayer lately. For most of my life I have
taken for granted the ability I have to talk with my Heavenly Father.
To be honest, my prayers have often been like a wrote recitation of
selfish requests. But lately I have been learning to turn outwards and
only make requests for other people and give thanks. For some reason
my prayers are so much more fulfilling, and I recognize answers more
and more. I'm learning that as I focus not on my will, but rather on
God's, I am simply happier and more content as a result. As a
missionary in the "field" I love this scripture:
"Cry unto him over the crops of your fields, that ye may prosper in them.
Cry over the flocks of your fields, that they may increase."
(Alma 34:24-25) http://www.lds.org/scriptures/
I know that prayer works, that Heavenly Father hears and answers
prayers, especially when our wills are aligned with God's in
selflessness.
I love you all and have a great week!
Elder Collin Christensen
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