November 2, 2015
Family and Friends,
I send you all of my love and prayers from
Wenatchee, Washington. My heart is full of joy this week (and every
week) for the support and prayers that I receive from you. I hope all is
well and you are getting physically and spiritually "suited up" for
this upcoming Winter. Spanish missionaries anticipate this time of year
because our teaching pool will grow immensely. I've come to love and
grow a deep respect for the Hispanic culture, they are genuine and down
to earth.
Our week was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! We got our car
taken away and given to another area which was a miracle. Being without a
car is one of the greatest blessings you can receive in the mission
field. And I hope you know I'm not being sarcastic! Elder Kiser and I
have loved tracting and burning off the fat rolls I have acquired.
Without a car, you have no room to slack off because you stay focused on
your purpose 24/7. My companion has a watch that calculates how far we
walk and we hit 50 miles this week.
Elder Kiser and I are
getting along wonderfully. "You two Elders are like a circus act," said
another missionary. I will admit, when we're walking the streets we
might do a little dance or start singing, but it keeps us going.
However, our main source of energy is our love for the Lord. If we make
love for God and his children our prime motivator, we can't go off
course. LOVE and HUMILITY are the overarching principles of the Gospel
of Jesus Christ. I'm thoroughly convinced that if we sincerely and
frequently express love, our desires will be pure and our motives will
be centered on selfless service. "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour:
therefore love is the fulfilling of the law (Romans 13:10)."
I
know that Jesus Christ lives as surely as did Joseph Smith when he
prayed for guidance. There is no doubt in my mind that the Gospel of
Jesus Christ forms and molds us into sanctified disciples. I'm eternally
grateful for what my mission has meant to me. It has and will forever
shape the course of my life. I love my Savior and I love my Father in
Heaven and I love all of you.
Love Always,
Elder Smith
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