So, we had some visitors last week and this week as well.
Elder Soares, from the presidency of the seventy, and Elder and Sister Hayne
from the Seventy. they had a devotional for the missionaries for those in the
close zones, and I was invited. Elder Soares talked a lot about the
"Center of Strength," and his own family and their conversion. It was
a great devotional, and I learned a great deal. Elder Hayne is here for a few
more days as he gives trainings, tours the mission, and evaluates. These are
inspired men and women, and they speak the words that Heavenly father desires
for us to hear at this time.
we had a good week of work. We have a new investigator, we
visited his home and asked if he knew someone we were finding, turns out that's
his cousin. so, we set an appointment, and we visited and shared about the
restoration. Great lesson, strong spirit. We go back Friday and see. we have
another investigator who is the brother of a recent convert. He asked some
amazing questions about the plan of salvation, and he understood it so well. we
go back on Wednesday to visit with him again. lots of work done, lots of
chances to teach.
I have been reading, and I think I finally understand what
true charity is. Charity is a word that is used a lot, but I never truly
understood what it was. Charity is basically doing what Jesus himself would do
if He were me. It means kindness, patience, and thinking of others more then
yourself. I understand it more, but That does not mean that I have it mastered.
IT'S SO HARD TO DO THAT!!! I want that so much, and I want it so I can be like
my Savior and help others as he did: unflinchingly, lovingly, and boldly. I
hope some day that I will figure out how to have that type of love for others.
a great example is President Argana, who traveled to Manila for the celebration
of the 100th stake in the Philippines. Despite a 5 hour drive, a 1 hour layover
in the airport, and the general tiredness, he still found time to bring back
Krispy-Kreme for the office and assistants, something we don't have here in
Tacloban. I want to be like that. I want to be able to remember other's needs
and happily do them. I want to be thoughtful and considerate to those who pass
my way. It's going to be a long road, but the Savior is with me, and if He is
there, how can I fail?
Still busy in the office, still enjoying it while at the
same time completing my work. it's pretty rough. busy couple weeks. But, I'm
thankful that I can take an hour and email you all. I love you all, and I still
know the church is true, I know that the Lord has restored his gospel through
Joseph Smith. Many people have tried to convince me that that's not true. But,
I have read the evidence, the Book of Mormon, and I have felt the Holy Spirit
confirm to me that this is true. Who can argue against that? it's true, all of
it, and I know that it is.
I hope all is well. No news from home, so I assume that you
all are ok and well, though busy with school. Go get it done. Love you all
Elder Kuehne
this is a quick follow-up. Last Sunday, we had a lesson
about developing our talents. It was a great lesson, and I have felt a stronger
desire to improve my talents. one of the suggestions is to ask family and
friends for help in finding my talents and figuring out which ones are worth
developing. I would like to do just that, Ask you my family and friends what
you think my talents are. I really feel this is important, and I would love to
hear an answer from everyone so I can develop my talents and be better then
when I left.
Love,
Elder Kuehne
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