December 1, 2014
Hi Family and
Friends,
Welcome to December, my favorite month in the whole year.
Why do I love December? One simple reason. Everyone is just more happy and
joyful. That's why! What a great time of the year it is to spend time with
family and friends and cherish all the many things that we have been given.
Although a large part of this year is spent shopping and spending, must we
always remember the importance of this holiday season? HE is the reason, HE is
the source, HE brings the joy, and HE performs the miracles. I would encourage
everyone, including myself, to truly cherish the true significance of Christmas
and focus everything around our Savior, Jesus Christ. The church has put out a
phenomenal video titled, "He is the Gift." You can watch this video
on Christmas.mormon.org.
It is a friendly reminder on where our hearts should be placed this Christmas
season.
This week, we have
witnessed numerous miracles. The Lord blessed us with nine new investigators
who were interested to hear about the gospel of Jesus Christ. We have been
grateful to have found so many new families who are prepared and ready. I wish
we could take the credit, but there is no possible way we can. This was all
brought to pass from the Lord guiding us to the elect. By allowing us to
feel his light in our lives to direct our hearts and direct the people in
Quincy. I love how we are all permitted to feel the light of Christ set
direction and provide meaning in our lives. Something I've cherished this week
is listening with my heart rather than my mind.
Acting upon the impressions of my heart in all times and in
all places. When we listen with our mind, we often become unfocused and
confused. However, the heart is what drives us and provides us with certainty.
Heart, might, mind, and strength. There is no coincidence that
"heart" always comes first in the sequence.
I love you all so much and hope you stay warm.
"If we are to
have the very best Christmas ever, we must listen for the sound of sandaled
feet." ~Thomas S. Monson.
Love Always,
Elder Smith
Elder Smith
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