Well, my companion Elder Cameron from Las Vegas is being transfered tomorrow. I wish he didn´t have to go, but that´s mission life. Always trading companions.
This week, I had somewhat of a humbling experience. Something Dad had told me a few weeks ago in an email. That´s probably what helped me be able to really have the experience. We were eating lunch with some members, and the Sister who made lunch for us was telling us about the Elder that taught her. She said that he told her that he was serving his mission because of love. Her eyes were teary and told us about the importance of serving the Lord because of love. Many of us serve because of what others see and judge of us. We seek the approval of others, and yet miss the true meaning and power behind the gospel. That´s what she said basically, or at least that´s what I got out of it. Love, is so important in the work of the Lord. The scriptures in Moroni 7:47-48 talk about the importance of love.
47But a is the pure b of Christ, and it endureth c; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him.
48Wherefore, my beloved brethren, a unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true b of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall c like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be d even as he is pure. Amen.
It´s interesting, in Portuguese, the part that says to pray... with all energy of heart, the verb rogar is used. This verb means to pray but with a pleading feeling. I know that God loves us and expects us to love Him and our neighbors, friends, family, and everyone else. I love you. I hope you´re all doing well.
-Elder Samuel H. Chiba
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