Tortillas: 12 (¡Twev!)
Una semana con menos lluvia y mas sol, que bendición! Well, there was much more sun and less rain, but right now the rain is coming down very hard! This week has been amazing as we have begun to work in areas that have not really been reached by other missionaries. Not that they are super far, just a bit hidden, and thanks to some planning we have begun to work there and find many new people to teach! But, this has lead to quite a bit of walking, but it is great to return home every night so very tired. This week we also had the chance to do divisions twice, once I was with Elder Hatch and the other I was with Elder Moreno. It is great to work with and learn from great missionaries.
Mejor Milagro:
One day we decided to try a short cut that supposodly would bring us to a part of our area faster. Basically, it took us through the middle of the jungle, and we got lost.
But, as we were lost we ended up arriving to the back yard of a house. They were crushing up corn to feed the chickens, a mother and her daughter, so we offered to help. We had met the daughter a while earlier because we had actually knocked their door, but the family did not accept us. We did this simple act of service (Which was surprisingly tiring) and were able to get to know them and gain their trust. They were very happy for our help, because we were able to do quickly what would have taken them a long time. We had to leave for an appointment, but we asked if we could stop by later that night to share a message with the entire family, and they accepted! As we arrived that night we met the son of the woman and her other daughter. She has 2 other sons who are in United States, and her ex husband who also went about 11 years ago. This has been very hard for her and her family, and has basically disintegrated their entire family. We did not know where we were going, but the Lord knew exactly, and he lead us to this family who in any other way would not have accepted us. As we were able to share but a bit of our message, they are very receptive and want to learn for themselves how this can bless them. I know that God knows each and every one of us personally and all of our challenges.
Testimony Time:
In the Book of Mormon, we read of many of the consequences of those that are not willing to follow the commandments of God. What I like about this scriptures, is it talks about the blessings for the righteous that follow Gods chosen servants, found in 2 Nefi 28:8
8 But behold, the righteous that hearken unto the words of the prophets, and destroy them not, but look forward unto Christ with steadfastness for the signs which are given, notwithstanding all persecution—behold, they are they which shall not perish.
What a glorious blessing that our God has always and will always communicate to us through his chosen servants, the prophets. That is one of the most amazing things that I can share with people every day, is that God has not stopped to reveal his word, but continues to guide us in our modern world through modern day Prophets. Many do not believe, truthfully most and not willing to believe, but I testify to all that we can know of the truth of this for our selves thanks to the fruit that God brought to light through the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon: Another testament of Jesus Christ. I testify that it is the word of God, that he revealed anciently to the habitants of America. I testify that through these chosen servants, we can "look forward unto Christ with steadfastness" and we can know exactly what God wishes for us in our days. It saddens me so much that so many people are not willing to know of this for themselves, because what an amazing blessing it is for us as individuals and as families. I testify that Thomas S Monson is a prophet of God, and no matter what amount of persecution I could receive I testify. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, called to restore the Church of Jesus Christ, the same that he established when he was on this earth. Through that restoration, we have all of the knowledge necessary for our salvation and to be able to return to the presence of our Heavenly Father, and as families.
I invite all to come to know for themselves, and of this I testify in every moment, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Elder Richardson
Misión Guatemala Quetzaltenango
josephr@myldsmail.net
Testimony Time:
In the Book of Mormon, we read of many of the consequences of those that are not willing to follow the commandments of God. What I like about this scriptures, is it talks about the blessings for the righteous that follow Gods chosen servants, found in 2 Nefi 28:8
8 But behold, the righteous that hearken unto the words of the prophets, and destroy them not, but look forward unto Christ with steadfastness for the signs which are given, notwithstanding all persecution—behold, they are they which shall not perish.
What a glorious blessing that our God has always and will always communicate to us through his chosen servants, the prophets. That is one of the most amazing things that I can share with people every day, is that God has not stopped to reveal his word, but continues to guide us in our modern world through modern day Prophets. Many do not believe, truthfully most and not willing to believe, but I testify to all that we can know of the truth of this for our selves thanks to the fruit that God brought to light through the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon: Another testament of Jesus Christ. I testify that it is the word of God, that he revealed anciently to the habitants of America. I testify that through these chosen servants, we can "look forward unto Christ with steadfastness" and we can know exactly what God wishes for us in our days. It saddens me so much that so many people are not willing to know of this for themselves, because what an amazing blessing it is for us as individuals and as families. I testify that Thomas S Monson is a prophet of God, and no matter what amount of persecution I could receive I testify. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, called to restore the Church of Jesus Christ, the same that he established when he was on this earth. Through that restoration, we have all of the knowledge necessary for our salvation and to be able to return to the presence of our Heavenly Father, and as families.
I invite all to come to know for themselves, and of this I testify in every moment, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Elder Richardson
Misión Guatemala Quetzaltenango
josephr@myldsmail.net
Celebrating the 4th of July!
Elder Worthen is a great addition to the mission, he takes great care of the missionaries housing.
Friend we met on the streets, he makes life pretty fun when we see him!
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