April 2, 2012
mom i am writing in response to the letters you just sent last week, i opened them here in front of the computer. i loved the analogy of the last leg of the race. thank you for what you said about don´t look back, because if i do i will trip and fall. The spirit prepares the way in everything, i know this to be true! after studies today we were cleaning our house and i began to reflect a little on this time i have been here, and i almost started to fall, but then i remebered the sweet merciful power of the atonement. Christ is real and He is always by our side to give us the comfort and strength we need to press onward. this morning during studies our district leader called with scriptures from the Zone Leaders about the atonement, our zone had a weak week and the zone leaders felt we need to apply the atonement in our personal lives and also in the lives of the people we teach. irma thomas and i had a good conversation about the scriptures we read. Mosiah 28:3, DeC 19:17, and Alma 36:20-21. Christ doesn´t want ano one to suffer. He has provided the way, and we have to do our part to help those who are lost to find their way home. The great joy comes when we have Him on our side fighting with us!
Irmã Thomas made an analogy last night of an experience we had with irma stillman a few weeks ago, i will try to share it:
our life is compared to getting on a train ride to eternal life, and we need a ticket to get on the train. When we get to the ticket machine, we start putting in our money, it is all small change because we have made other expenses to make it to the station. As we are putting in the change, we start to get nervous because it looks like we won´t have enough. then the machine starts rejecting our little change we have, one of us runs to find someone who can help us get bigger change, and that person does everything she can to help us find the change. When the one runs back to the machine, the other says, don´t worry, it´s all been payed for, we had enough. Then, with awe, we are able to pass through the gate and enter the train, and be on our way.
That part that we don´t understand fully is like the atonement of Jesus christ. He says "the price has been payed" We don´t understand how He has done it, but through His infinite mercy, all is complete, we in our weakness, are sufficient to enter His kingdom.
How grateful I am for the mercy of the Savior, even though i am a lot farther away than just some "change", but because of the infinite love that He has for each of us, we are sufficient. we pay our price, give all that we can, and then, we allow His mercy to take over. And, not until later, we recognize that He was with us the whole time. He helped us along the pathway to get the the train station. He wipes away every single tear. He knows every heartache and every pain that we go through. I am so grateful for the gift of the Atonement in my life. I really don´t understand so many things, and my actions haven´t always reflected what my mouth speaks, but I know that Christ lives. He is with us along the journey, the whole way.
I really enjoyed general conference! it was awesome! One thing i want to share here is what I think Elder Robert D. Hales said, ther are two pathways. The way of Christ which brings light and true joy and love, and the way of satan which brings misery and doubt and darkness. This was a clear message to me to reflect on everything that I do. Is this following Christ or satan.
And, he, also talked about gratitude. Everyting that we have comes from God and we should give Him all the thanks and glory!
And, we are here to bring this message to all people! There is no other way they will receive it if we don´t do our part. I am so grateful that Heavenly Father trusts in young weak things of the world. He knows best, and He has paved the way. The weak things of the world have been sent to confound the wise. But, power comes through HIM, the Savior Jesus Christ. He has sent His spirit , the Holy Ghost to be our constant companion, to guide the path through the darkness. There are so many people searching for this LIGHT.
This past week was an interesting battle. Each week is a battle to help our brothers and sisters get on the path. Irmã Thomas and i have been working with this family, parents and 4 children. Well, the dad participated in the first lesson, when irma stillman was still here, but since then has been occupied with other things. And one of the kids is always gone. But, Bibiana is the mom and we contacted her last transfer and invited her to a church activity that wednesday, she couldn´t make it, but said she would go to church. we called her on sunday and she said she would come! this was 3 sundays ago. She only stayed for sacrament and didn´t want to mark another appointment. But, Pai Celestial put her in our path during that week, and she said we could come by that thursday. unfortunately we didn´t make it. So friday, we passed by without calling, and the family was at home! (they are on holiday for 2 weeks for easter) we had a intro lesson with them and invited them to read the book of mormon and pray about it! Awesome! Then saturday we had an activity at the church (barbeque) and Alfredo (12) and Tiago (6) came! They had a great time playing footbal with the members! The next day Bibiana and Alfredo and tiago came to church! We passed by monday night and talked a little with Alfredo and Catiana (19) who said would go to church but then overslept. they really liked church!! We have been teaching them all week, and they are so awesome! they read the book of mormon together and pray together sometimes, and thursday and friday we taught the plan of salvation! They said they are grateful for hearing about this plan so that they know the path to go in this life and that death is not the end!! We invited them to general conference on sunday and they came! the mom said she couldn´t come, but then showed up sunday! Alfredo and Catiana stayed for 2 sessions (the only two i have seen until now...) and the questions they brought were answered! Mine were also answered! i am so grateful for the power of the holy ghost who brings the truth unto our hearts and allows us to seek, and understand truths!
I am so grateful for our living prophet!!
sorry, i ended up writing a lot, but didn´t get to all, and was gonna write other things but tudo bem. i hope you all enjoyed conference and i know that the Lord provides the way for us in all things!
The church is ttrue!
and president torgan was called to be a seventy! Holy cow!!
lvoe you all thank you for your prayers!!
xoxo Irma Michael
i got the letters from williams russell aubs and amy! Thank you so much! also package from aunt gaile! obrigada!!! love you al
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