The Gospel is Simple

Monday we had our Mission Conference/Christmas Party so we didn´t do internet. Then, Tuesday morning Irmã Walker had to go back to Lisbon to to visas so i was on a division almost all day with Carina Joaquim, a 19 year old awesome missionary full of love for the Savior and His gospel. I learned a lot when i was with her. I learn a lot every day, just that many times it takes me longer to recognize how blessed i am. As i was praying last night, i felt this peaceful feeling of the love that the Savior has for me, and that angels are all around me to help in this the Lord´s work. Generations of family and friends who have already gone, and generations who are waiting anxiously to come to this earth to gain a body, and be tested, to prepare to return to live with Heavenly Father.

I am learning a lot here in Portugal. I am learning to love in the Savior´s way. He knows every single one of us. Everything about us. He knows perfectly how to comfort us. All we have to do is look to Him and believe. This morning in personal study i read Alma 33. I really love the scriptures, and i love even more when investigators also begin to develop a love for them. In Alma 33, Alma says something so simple. Those who look unto Christ, and believe in Him will find true happiness.

The gospel is simple. It´s us who complicate things too much. I know that with my Savior by my side i can do all things.

We are going through the process of change here in Setubal. Last night we had a powerful meeting with our bishop Santos, who baptized every week of his mission. He shared powerful testimony about how the Lord knows how to do His work. We just have to ask, nothing doubting.

Mission Conference was spectacular!!!!! Elder Texeira of the seventy and his wife shared powerful wisdom with us. Every day we are representatives of Jesus Christ, every hour and every second. It is our responsability to use this time wisely, and follow the Lord in all things. Irmã Torgan sang a beautiful song about how the world would be if we were all more like Christ.

President Torgan shared powerful testimony about power, authority, and light.

This is the true church on the earth today. Christ is the head. This Christmas is going to be amazing and white!!!

I love you all. thank you for your love and prayers.

It´s so great to hear from Elder Maikolo again!!

Have a great week!

com amor,

irmã Michael

PS mom and dad, we will be at members house on christmas. i will talk to them to arrange how calling will go. either i will call, or you can call me on our cell phone. i love you tons!!!!