Good news! WE SET ANOTHER BAPTISMAL DATE!!! Yep, that makes four! Things are going so well. We have been watching "The Testament" with investigators a lot lately. In case any of you haven't seen it, it is a DVD that tells the story of the Book of Mormon and the Savior appearing to the Nephites. It brings such a powerful spirit when we watch it. I would highly recommend for one of your upcoming family home evenings! We also had a really good lesson in Elders Quorum yesterday, called "Ten steps to achieve greater spirituality." It was a talk by one of the general authorities. The ten steps are:
1. Read Scriptures EVERY DAY
2. Really "Pray," don't just "Say Prayers"
3. Fast meaningfully/with a purpose
4. Go to bed/get up early
5. Be happy/optimistic about life. Have an "attitude of Gratitude"
6. Work hard/don't be lazy
7. Focus on "How" you serve, rather than "What position" you serve in.
8. Love EVERYONE, even your enemies
9. Strive daily to become the person that you ideally know you can be (or the person that Christ knows you can be)
10. Share your testimony with others, especially nonmembers
I know these are things we all can work on. I certainly need to work on all of them, especially as a missionary. I know that if we focus on these things, and how we can improve them in our lives, we will see our level of spirituality increase. I love the Lord so much. He has blessed us with so much success out here, and I know He continually blesses all of us with success as long as we follow the gospel diligently. He loves and misses us dearly. All He wants is for us to make it back home to live with Him again in happiness forever. I know that we all can. Love you all!
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