April 6, 2015
Wow, what a powerful General conference!! I think I took the most notes during this one than any other one I've watched. Got lots of really cool advice and guidance, and had a lot of my questions answered. Its always nice to get some guidance when you need it. :D
My favorite talk was probably Kevin Pearson by the way!!! He just threw down, it was so sweet. Very bold, helping people realize things that they need to do and what's gonna happen if they don't do them. People need the truth in their lives, (Members and non-members) and a lot of times that takes boldness to really get it in their heads. President Porter is very bold, and emphasizes us being bold with our missionaries and investigators, with everyone pretty much. Know what you stand for! And don't move an inch. Its about God and what he wants, its not a popularity contest. President is so real, he just gets down to the core of things. I have learned so much from him, and he has changed my life.
I'm trying to think of exciting things that happened this week!!! We had a cool specialized training with half the mission, council meeting on Friday, Conference Sat and Sun, its been a very "Meetingish" week. Meetings are very good and productive, I like them. Easter was emphasized a lot on Friday. My gratitude for what the Savior has done for me and the ones I love grows every year, and I'm so grateful that I get to experience His Love and Atonement every day of my mission. Its truly wonderful out here, there's nothing else I would rather be doing.
We've had some really sweet miracles with a lot of our investigators, and Jaden, this 13 yr. old son of a less-active mother, whose father just passed in November, is getting baptized weekend after this one, on the 18th. And transfers are in a week, so I really hope I get to stay and watch it happen. As well as all the other people that are progressing quite well. I don't think I'll get transferred, I've only been here 5 weeks, but everyone else thinks I'm leaving, so I really hope they're wrong. Cause I just love it here, this place is just fantastic! We'll see what happens, God's will is more important than any of our opinions. :D Life's great!!
I just want to leave with my testimony of the Savior. I know He is real, and I know that He loves us. The power of His Atonement is strong enough to brake through any barrier, mental or physical, that we have. Nothing will keep His love from us, if we just let it into our lives. There is no sweeter taste than that of the Love of God. Strive for it everyday of your lives, and you'll find meaning in all that you do. I love you all very much, and I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
-Love, Elder Ellis
With Elder Smith at Zone Fun Day
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