11/26/2013
Well, I don’t feel like I have much to write today. Sorry I’m a day late. We had to stay in the house for three days because of the elections here. So I guess that’s why I don’t really have much to write. We haven’t done much the past few days. But the past week we got to see a bit of the really crazy side of
I just want to share a small quote I heard in
a multi-zone conference we had recently. It’s by Jeffery R Holland. He
said that missions aren’t easy because salvation isn’t easy. It was never
meant to be easy. The Savior didn’t have it easy so why should it be easy
for me? Typical Elder Holland, just
blowing my mind. So I have thought about that. The mission is hard.
People don’t want to listen, and I remember he also said that we get just
a tiny taste of how the Savior felt when the people didn’t listen to Him. That
is so true. I cannot begin to imagine all that the Savior felt, but I
know it’s hard, just from what I have experienced. I know that this quote
will also give me strength when I have hard days. I can think about
how the Savior had His mission which was indescribably difficult. And then I
can think about how He accomplished his mission, and I know that will give me
strength to accomplish mine.
I just want to talk a little
about tithing. The pamphlet we give people explains that when we pay
tithing, we learn to be happy with what the Lord has given us, and trust that
he will provide enough for us. That was something I never thought about.
It definitely is true that those who have gratitude are content. And that is
something I’ve learned here as I’ve realized what a good life I have had. I
need to continue to be grateful and look for the little things! Our mission president actually talked about
being grateful at our zone conference. He talked about how we should all make a
list of 100 things we are thankful for.
And yet again you were right on topic.
Love you mom and I’m so grateful for you!
I’m
so thankful I have two years to be a representative of Jesus Christ, to really
learn the scriptures and the gospel, and share it with others. I’m so very
thankful for all that I have learned so far and that I have 20 more months to
keep learning! And I can’t believe how
fast these past months have been. I don’t want to go home and I promise
I’m not worried about that. I’m so thankful for my companion that can
help me improve my Spanish, and that he wants to work hard. I’m so
thankful for our house that has running water and electricity. I’m thankful
for the members that feed us and that I never go hungry. I’m thankful for the
scriptures that I can read and learn and feel the spirit and receive
revelation. I’m thankful I have the opportunity to talk with my Heavenly Father
through prayer. I’m thankful for our investigators and for all the people
that have given us the opportunity to share the gospel. I’m thankful for the
priesthood and the opportunity I have to hold it and to serve others with it.
I’m thankful for my family more than I can explain, especially my
parents. I’m so thankful for the way I was raised and the things I was
taught. Without my parents constantly prodding me before my mission, I don’t
think I would be here. They are so amazing and I now realize why they do the
things they do for me. And I feel bad I was such a turd before my mission.
I’m thankful for my leaders at home that helped prepare me for this
mission and I’m so thankful that I have a Heavenly Father who loves me. I’m
thankful that I have a Savior who atoned for my sins, so I can return to live
with God again, if I am righteous. I’m thankful for the modern day
prophet we have to guide us. I’m thankful for so much, and I’m not really
a good writer, so I can’t describe them all. But that’s all I have right now.
Love you all and thank you for being my family! Have a good week! And buy a dog!
Elder Ollis
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