Sierra Blanca is the name of the mountain we tried to hike today for P-Day. There ain't no way anyone's making it to the top as a missionary, but we had fun trying.
We had an awesome lesson with a member who hadn't come to church in over a year. He served a mission, was the branch president a while ago, but he lost his brother and was angry at God. We had an amazing lesson with him and talked a lot about the refiners fire. I was led to study the story of Job that morning and it was just perfect for the lesson.
Anyways, I don't really know what to write this week, so I'm just gonna kind of throw a bunch of thoughts out.
2025
I saw someone post a story with a bunch of letters, and it said the first 4 words you find will like determine the new year or something. Anyways, kinda silly, but anyways, my 4 words were Change, Connection, Power, and Alignment. I actually really liked that because basically what I've been praying for for a long time. I want a changed heart, so that I have no more desire to do wrong. I want a deeper connection to the Savior. I want spiritual Power, so that I can actually help people. And I want to be aligned with God, and his will. Anyways, so thought that was cool.
Miracles
I have started studying miracles, and I've loved it so far. I talked with my Dad a lot about Miracles, and how they happen, why they happen, etc. One thing he said that has stuck with me is that you cannot witness miracles just as an observer. You're a part of it. Miracles happen, but they don't just happen. They come through sacrifice, and obedience, and faith. I've decided to start studying miracles, what they had to go through to receive those, and what was the result. There are very few miracles that happen without a lot of sacrifice and faith, and those tend not to end well for the recipient. So if you want miracles, have faith, and be willing to give it your all, because every miracle that's worth having comes with sacrifice.
Faith = Loyalty
I was reading when Nephi and his brothers were trying to get the plates, and everytime Nephi said "Let us be faithful" to his brothers stood out to me. The way he said it made me think of Marriage. If you think of a man who's loyal to his wife, you could just as easily say he's faithful to his wife. And I was like, we'll then what's the difference? And I don't have a ton of time left, but basically, Faith is a lot more than just a belief. It's hope, and love, and LOYALTY. True faith is loyal. You have to love it, you have to hope for the blessings, you have to trust it, and you have to be loyal. I've started writing loyal in red next to everytime it says to be faithful. That leads me to probably my favorite quote.
The crowning characteristic of Love is always Loyalty - Jeffry R Holland
- Elder Wride
We tried to hike to the tallest point in the mission, but apparently we're a bit out of shape (were stateside car missionaries), and so we didn't make it, but we climbed the second highest peak in our mission today for P-day. I brought a white shirt and tie for some funny picks. Got a little burnt, but it was worth it. Ruidoso, New Mexico is a beautiful place. I saw like 60 Elk and Deer just walking around the town. Like on people's porches and stuff.
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