This Last week has been quite the week! For the third week in a row we have found 3+ investigators. I love being a missionary. Unfortunately for me it is going be at an incredible pace. I think if I could emulate anyone besides the Savior it would probably be Paul. He was such a stalwart emissary and disciple of Jesus Christ. If there is anything in this life that I would die for, it would be for my testimony of my Redeemer. This last week has really brought me closer to God, and I am grateful for it.
Monday:We didn't really do anything exciting, because we are in the middle of no where in La Junta. So that's cool. We did eat at a legit Chinese restaurant owned by legit Chinese people who spoke legit mandarin (or cantonese) I couldnt tell. but basically it was legit.
Tuesday: We tried to teach people the gospel, and for the most part we succeeded. I love teaching true doctrine and testifying of God's love for us. It brings joy to my soul, and fills my heart with peace.
Wednesday: We taught Some really cool less active members who have a desire to follow Christ. So we are going to help them out! We found a new investigator who is so ready and open to the Gospel, its incredible. The more you teach with love, the more love you have, and the more you want to teach. Its a pretty vicious cycle, with side affects that include joy, peace, and patience. If you don't want anything that I have mentioned above I would urge you to avoid it. If you don't , I promise that you will feel good about yourself, and that's pretty dangerous.
Thursday: After helping a less active lady with some slave labor, Elder Clancy and I went of exchanges, so I could interview a young lady for baptism. We had to explain the necessity of the Law of Chastity again (awwwkward) but besides that it went well. Besides that exchanges went super well!
Friday: District meeting was a blast, although the whole district got rebuked in the sweetest way by Sister Allen, a senior sister who told us we needed more love for the people we teach. and she was right. So for the last week or so I have been wrestling before the Lord in an attempt to receive charity. I testify brothers and sisters that it works. And boy do i love it. We taught an investigator named Elijah who is in Alma 62 after 2 weeks with a book of Mormon. I am still picking my jaw off the ground. What a champ, what a stud. I sure do love being a missionary.
Saturday: We helped move a lady for 5 hours. Afterwards I succumbed to my bronchitis, and passed out for a while. Not my proudest moment, but life happens. Afterwards we had a great lesson with our recent convert Jonathan and some other investigators. It was still a successful day!
Sunday: No one showed up at church, but I just love taking the Sacrament, so that took the sting away. We then had a great lesson with a new investigator and taught some other choice children of the Most High.
I want to take amount and first express my love to my family. I truly have the best family that I could ask for. The farther I am away from them the more I realize that I need them dearly and the Lord has truly blessed me.
I testify that Jesus Christ is our Savior. The Father presented a plan to save us all and Jesus Christ carried it out. I love Them both with all my heart. We are indeed the sons and daughters of God. I testify that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the restored Church of Christ, the same church that our Savior established when He was on the earth. Jospeh Smith was a prophet. I know it and I testify of it. The Book of Mormon has the ability to resolve all questions of the soul, to bring us closer to Jesus Christ, and help know if what I say is true. Read it. Ponder it. Pray about it. Act on it. I promise that if you do this you will have more peace in your soul, you will come to know that I speak the truth, and you will be blessed. and I promise that in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
I love you all, and miss you dearly
With all my heart,
Elder Rogers
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