Another Great Week

 This last week has been super crazy/amazing. We have a new standard of excellence here and Elder Meza and I are just tearing up Grand Island. We're working hard and have been teaching quite a few lessons. Teaching has been top notch and really cool! Lately we have been focusing on teaching when we find people and finding others while we teach. It's a neat principle. For example, when we go about finding and we meet someone we begin to teach. Usually what would happen is we would set up a return appointment. We're teaching a lot! lol. Also the mission is doing fantastic! New Goals have been set and the mission is working really hard. We're really looking forward to seeing the Zone rise up and smash the goals from the last few years. So Kearney Zone rocks :)

It amazes me time and time again how I am so often reminded of the basics. If we never understand or master the basics, how can we ever progress? I'm still trying to understand the basic principles of the Gospel. But it's neat to see when we understand the basic principles, all of the other things fall right into place. Applying those principles can be easy but constantly applying them is another thing. I'm still working on the constant part. :)

Recently I've been reflecting on the Book of Mormon. How we have it. Why we have it. and why do we need it today? After pondering and studying, my gratitude for the Book of Mormon has been increased. The days will live in are crazy, the future looks even more crazier, I am so grateful to God for bringing the Book of Mormon to light. I love the Book of Mormon. I love how it brightens my hope and strengthens my faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ. I just pray I become who He wants me to be every time I read it. I feel His love and Spirit when I do. That just drives me to read it more. :) Father is so mindful of us and wants us to be happy. One lesson I have learned is there is much power, strength, and comfort, in not only reading the scriptures, but in Feasting Upon them, and Memorizing them. Memorizing the scriptures has brought me friends and extra back up buddies in times of need. Pick a scripture that applies to you personally and memorize it. Whenever you feel lonely or frustrated just recite it, it will bring patience.