Dear Family.
First off I just want to express the love I have for all of you and the gratitude I have for your support for me. I cannot thank you enough.
As the title of this email states, I want to express what I am grateful for. The last 15 or so months of my life have been incredibly challenging. I have stumbled, fallen, and been lifted up by my Savior countless times. Missionaries are not perfect, and while I try to be the best I can, sometimes it isn't enough. Often I fail. Often I need forgiveness. And that's where what I am most grateful for. I know without a shadow of a doubt, that Christ's Atonement is real, and that it is infinite, and that it is for me. It is available when I am weak so that I can be strong. Because of Jesus Christ, I am clean. And I can continue to become better and better. No matter how many times I mess up, Christ is there. One of my favorite Christian Rappers, Andy Mineo, said that "The holes in His hands are the proof that He never dropped me." I know that Repentance works. And I am grateful that Christ and His doctrine are there for me to take hold of. Build your foundation on Christ. It's the only way. As I have gotten rid of my pride and yielded my will the God's, I have come to know the Master better. John 17:3, and 1 John 2:3-5 are some of my favorite scriptures. Look them up.
I met with President Reim today. It was hard but good. I am so grateful. I'm staying. I got my temple recommend taken away for texting a sister missionary. whoops. so president gave me a slap on the wrist. Just gotta keep doing better, you know? It's not a problem anymore, so don't worry about it. I'm an obedient missionary, I just made a mistake. I hope this doesn't freak you out. I'm still worthy. In fact, I'm baptizing two investigators on Saturday, which is cool. And then we should have 3 to 4 more baptism in the coming months, so I'm out here working hard and trying my best. I could really use some prayers and loving right now tho. I don't need a lecture, I've had more than enough of those. Yeah, I'm staying. I got my temple to recommend taken away for texting a sister missionary. whoops. so president gave me a slap on the wrist. Just gotta keep doing better, you know? It's not a problem anymore, so don't worry about it. I'm an obedient missionary, I just made a mistake. I hope this doesn't freak you out. I'm still worthy. In fact, I'm baptizing two investigators on Saturday, which is cool. And then we should have 3 to 4 more baptism in the coming months, so I'm out here working hard and trying my best. I could really use some prayers and loving right now though. I don't need a lecture, I've had more than enough of those.
I am also grateful for the trials in my life for the opportunity they provide to turn to Christ. Just below my Savior and Heavenly Father, I am most grateful for my family. I know that I was sent to them at this time because they were what I needed. I cannot tell my "goodly" parents enough how grateful I am. Thank you. And not only did God send me to an amazing family, but my extended family is just as amazing. And on top of that, I have the greatest friends. In the world. Possibly the known universe. Thank you.
Family, I know that this is Christ restored Church. Thomas S. Monson is a Prophet on the earth today. The keys of the kingdom reside only here. I know that the Book of Mormon is true. It is centered on Christ, and that is what it will do for us. I know that I need to be here in the Stetson Hills ward, in the East Stake of Colorado Springs, because this is where I need to be. I know that Joseph Smith jr was indeed a prophet of God. I know that Heavenly Father loves me and knows me and wants me to succeed. I know that Christ and Him both live. and They love you too. I know that the Doctrine of Christ, Faith in Him and His Atonement, Repentance, Baptism by immersion, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and Enduring to the end is what we need to do. I know that the Sacrament has real power in making us more like my Savior, Jesus Christ. As we approach this Christmas Season, I exhort you to ponder about Him daily, and what the reason for the season really is. Come unto Christ. Do it for you.
I love you all, shout out to Olivia and Uncle Damon for coming and seeing me! It was much appreciated and much needed! I love my family!
Thanks again Mom, I love you!
Love,
Elder Rogers
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