February 13, 2017
Hey Family,
How are you? As for myself, I am doing good.
In all honesty, I can't really remember this week, its been a blur, but I will try my hardest to recollect so that you can have a glimpse into what it is like to be me.
I forgot to tell yall about Zone Training last week, and what we talked about. Elder Ward and I received direction from God to ask the zone what they wanted their mission culture to be. In response we came up with a culture that resonates with our mission motto: We will Obey the Lord, whom we love, with a willing heart. The missionaries in the zone talked about how they want to be obedient, hard working, fun, and loving. Elder Ward and I talked about how short our time is here, both in this life and especially in the mission. We talked about how we should support one another and how we really should be friends. We invited the missionaries to decide what culture they want, and then to create it. " If it is to be it is up to me." Let us awake, and arise from the dust. (2 Nephi 1:14) Its such a blessing to overcome the natural man and rely on Christ. For behold, ye have not come thus far, save it were upon the Words of Christ, relying wholly upon Him who is mighty to save. (2 Nephi 31:19) I know that Christ is mighty enough to save me, and that he does daily. I know that our weaknesses are merely opportunities to come unto Him. I know that He heals us, every single bit of us. Especially the parts we don't want anyone to see. You can trust those parts of yourself to Him, and it WILL be the greatest thing you've ever done.
This last week we also had Zone Conference and I had the privilege of conducting! It was fun to ham it up in typical Rogers style. Which makes me miss my family dearly! But I am so grateful for the blessing that I've been given to leave the ones I love for the One I love the most, Jesus Christ, to share Him with those around me. I wouldn't trade it for the world. This time seems to only speed up, and I see the end of my mission drawing soon. Im starting my last quarter next month, and as fast as this transfer has flown, I can only expect an increase in speed. At times, I can honestly say, I am grateful because I really do miss my family. But mostly it scares me. And it reminds me of a Kenney Chesney song I am quite fond of called Don't Blink. Even if you don't like country, it's a great song.
I moved Apartments by the way, and I'm staying in Stetson Hills for another transfer, I've been really blessed in this place, but the work is pretty hard. Im so glad ben is ok. I was a wreck both Monday and Tuesday. a lot of crying and a lot of prayers. I reached out to some of my friends and asked them to pray for him, So hopefully that helps. Im going to try to record a few songs that I have learned on the guitar and send them home to yall. I really enjoy teaching myself and seeing improvement, Its really relaxing for me. Other than that life is pretty normal. Just trying to stay motivated out here, the work is pretty hard. Next month Im going to send a package home, but it will just be full of stuff that I don't want to throw away, but that I don't necessarily need out here. I need to write some letters, I just don't have any letter writing equipment. I.E. stamps and paper. Its a struggle some days. Anyways, I love you, mom. I'm glad that I make you proud, I'm trying my best out here. Only 6 months and 2 weeks till I get to see you again!
To close, I want to share with you the tender feelings I harbor for the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. My most precious knowledge starts as such: I know that I have a Heavenly Father who loves me, and that He loved me enough to send Jesus Christ. I know that He is MY Savior. I know that He knows me better than anyone else. I know that I am a son of God and that to Him I am priceless. I know that families can be together forever, and that mine will be. I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I know that this is Christ true church. I know that I am supposed to be in Colorado Springs, serving the Lord with all my heart might mind and strength for the next 6 months. And I know all of these things because I have pondered them, searched the scriptures, and prayed about them. And the Holy Ghost has born witness to my heart of these things time and time again, just as He bares them to you as you read this testimony of mine. May we love one another, as Jesus loves us.
With all my heart,
Elder Rogers
P.S. If you have questions about what my life is like, or just questions in general, please send them to me in bullet point fashion, and I will answer them!
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