Dear Family and Friends!
It was great to talk with some of you family members yesterday,
especially you mom! I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day. I have
felt and appreciated your support throughout my whole life and
especially my mission.
Well last night after we got off the phone every appointment fell
through and no one was home or available as we knocked for a solid 2
hours. But at least they were probably making their own mothers day
calls so that's ok! It was kinda disappointing though, so finally
around 8pm we said a prayer and decided to go back to one house we had
tried earlier. They were home and let us right in! It was a blessing
and a reminder that we absolutely need the Lord in this work. If we
ever feel we can do it on our own we are wrong.
As I mentioned yesterday we are focusing on building up the testimony
and conversion of the Spanish speaking members here in Flagstaff right
now. It's a different approach, but it needs to happen if the Group is
ever going to grow. So that's been interesting. It's made me think
more about what love is. At first I have felt hesitant about inviting
these less active members to repent and come to church because I have
grown to love them after working with them for so long. But I've
realized that I can't be hesitant about the truth. Jesus Christ was
the perfect example of how to love, but He didn't mince words when He
reprimanded the Pharisees or cleansed the temple. He couldn't! Boldly
speaking the truth is a true expression of love, and I've definitely
felt that for these people this last week. It reminds me of the
example of Peter and the Apostles going fishing again after Jesus
Christ had performed the Atonement and been resurrected. When Jesus
finds that they'd gone back to their old lives and forgotten their
commission, he first helps them by telling them where to cast their
nets. They bring in a huge catch, and then later on the shore they eat
together with Jesus. He then asks the very bold question to Peter, "Do
you love me?" Our love for the Savior is determined by how we show it
through our obedience to his commandments and our willingness to serve
him and feed his sheep.
This week I have definitely grown in my testimony of how the
scriptures can be applied to our lives, and especially how the Book of
Mormon can answer personal questions we have.
Thanks for all your support! I love you all!
Elder Collin Christensen
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