Week 94: 9 More Weeks!!

Yo what's up guys! It's ya boi Macdaddy! I'm just enjoying my time here in Kasoa. All is well here!

We began reading the Book of Mormon as a mission. I was impressed by the story of Nephi and his brothers obtaining the Brass Plates from Laban and how many times that Nephi encouraged his brothers that they must be faithful in keeping the commandments of the Lord. Nephi knew the connection between obedience and obtaining blessings from God. That relationship is also true for us as missionaries as we fulfill our purpose of inviting all to come unto Christ.

We also learn that Laman and Lemuel murmured against their father "because they knew not the dealings of that God who had created them." You can find it in 1 Nephi 2:12. When we come to understand the dealings of our Heavenly Father we become more patient and long-suffering. Moroni 7:12-13 helps us understand this. 

12 All things which are good cometh of God; and that which is evil cometh of the devil; for the devil is an enemy unto God, and fighteth against him continually, and inviteth and enticeth to sin, and to do that which is evil continually.

13 But behold, that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; wherefore, every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God.

Also we understand something in 3 Nephi 11:29

29  He that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another.

Laman and Lemuel "understood not the dealings of God" but were enticed by the devil to "contend with anger" against their brethren. Many times in missionary work we can be like Laman and Lemuel. We don't understand the will of God for us and we are quick to anger, this could be with our companions or others around us. Our mission president has many times said that the work is moving faster than it has ever moved since he came here. Satan will do all he can to stir up evil in the hearts of people and we need to be mindful of these things, not just as missionaries but members of the church.

I also thought about something else along the lines of these things. I know many times Laman and Lemuel were chastened by the lord and still had problems with the other righteous family members. It hurts a little when i think about how much the righteous in this world have to endure. They have to endure a numerous number of attacks that come in all forms, shapes and sizes, and they will not stop. This also reminded me of the instruction I gave this week about the continuous battle between good and evil and it will always seem like we will be outnumbered. But if we "put on the whole Armour of God"  look up D&C 27:15-18 We will be blessed with added strength and we will prevail. I mean if you think about it we have chosen good over evil before! That's why we are on earth now, so that alone can motivate us to come to earth and choose the right again haha!

Well my only request (and I don't ask for much, besides money lol) is that everyone who reads this can just say a little prayer for me and my companion, that the work will progress even more and we will see increased success! Thanks and love you all!