Lieve Familie en naasten,
This week I really want to take some time and just let you all know through
email, of the love that I have for Heavenly Father.
On the street, going along on the doors, pretty much anytime interacting with
others who may not have the same beliefs as us; the question, that I think,
that is most commonly asked by missionaries (missionaries in our mission) is
"Do you believe in God?". Well family and peeps I
would like to rephrase the question; personally for me I don’t really like using
the word "God" to address the man upstairs, instead I use Heavenly
Father. And I just want everyone to know that I truly do believe in Heavenly
Father and because I truly believe this, I am convinced that I am a child of
him. I firmly believe that I am a child of God. Now you tell me.. Isn't that
just so amazing to think about?! And so JOYFUL! A loving Heavenly Father to
watch over us and a loving Heavenly Father who knows you and listens to you if
you search with a sincere heart to find Him. I am so grateful to believe
"that I am a child of God and that He has sent me here" (sound familiar?)
because through this little belief it has lead me to so much happiness and
growth in prayer.
Family
I wanted to just share that with you because things here in Belgium and Europe
and actually all through out the world are getting crazy. Mom I want to thank
you for the quote this week of:
"If material things are what you're talking about when you say
that "I'm blessed" you have no idea what a blessing
is."
This past week the World Cup began and let me just tell you it is getting crazy
here! Last week we spent a day up in Nederland for meetings and it just so
happened to be the same day that they were playing Spain and everyone was just
so crazy and excited for it. Here in Belgium also! The Flags are everywhere,
big huge screen TVs in the streets, and everyone talking about it. With all
this going on it’s easy to forget what real blessings are. At this time, I am
just saying..."GREAT.. Summer is just beginning, the world cup as now
begun, my family is most likely in Lake Powell and here I am.. Walking the streets of Europe just trying to do my best to bring happiness to other peoples
lives". Now... you tell me whatcha thinkin?? Hahah I love the summer, I am
obsessed with soccer (especially the world cup!) and Lake Powell is just
the best place in the world.. And here I am. In Kortrijk, Belgium doing my
best to sacrifice my own desires for my Father in Heaven. Lets just say that I
really am learning a lot right now about sacrifices and staying focused
on real blessings such as eternal families and
forgiveness instead of "material things" such as soccer and Lake
Powell. Its definitely not easy, but I am extremely grateful for this privilege
I have to learn and grow. I love the mission.
As far as the work goes here. It’s Ok.. We had a slow week as far as teaching
goes, but we did a ton of finding and now looking ahead to this week of
teaching. I love teaching the plan of happiness. This week could be the last
week for Elder Argueta and I here in Kortrijk as next Sunday we will hear news
about transfers SO we will be working extremely hard and diligent to build up
this holy kingdom in Kortrijk. We love it here.
Family I love you guys and I really hope you all are making good decisions and
doing your best to always party like it’s hot. Stay lekker and don’t forget to
pray. It's so so important.
Always remember what the
real blessings are in life and even though the material things can bring us a
lot of excitement and joy, let us all not forget that we have a Father in
Heaven.
Have a great week:)
I love you all.
Liefs,
Big Dude
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