Busy Busy

 Hi everyone!!!

This week was super busy and I'm honestly super tired today but it’s so good. And today is p day! 



This week started out with MLC (missionary leadership council) with the zone leaders and president. It was super awesome and we talked about having a new goal for baptisms... we want to reach 100 baptisms a month... as a mission we haven't even hit 60. But last month we hit 50! So that's super exciting. 

We then had to prepare a training on Wednesday for zone conference on Thursday. That was super spiritual and a really good conference!! We even got to play basketball afterwards... 

Then we had some good lessons on the weekend and a few meetings on Sunday. 

On Friday we went to Cindy's families house. And then... Alex was there!! With Cindy again!! Like what?? We didn't get the chance to ask them if they are back together for good or anything but we will see them this week. Alex told us he really wants to meet with us. So that's exciting! 

We have some very good lessons planned for this week so we are excited to get to work!! 

In Alma 5 we have 39 questions that Alma asks. It's a very good chapter. I especially like verses 15-19. It's kidna long so here is my favorite

16 I say unto you, can you imagine to yourselves that ye hear the voice of the Lord, saying unto you, in that day: Come unto me ye blessed, for behold, your works have been the works of righteousness upon the face of the earth?

I like this verse because we really should be looking forward. Keeping the end in mind. Asking ourselves where and with who we want live for eternity. Are we doing the things we need to do to live with our families forever in the celestial kingdom? Or are there things in our life that we need to change? Can we imagine the Lord saying, "welcome home. Thank you for living righteously and keeping the commandments."? I urge you all to read these verses, and with the help of prayer, ask yourself, "Am I living a righteous life? Am I doing the things that will help me live with my family forever in happiness? What do I need to change?" If you truly ask with faith and a desire to know what you can do better I promise that Heavenly Father will let you know. He WILL help you. 

I love you and miss you all!!! Have a good week!!! 

 

Elder Pilling

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