Lieve Familie,
“Seek first to understand, instead of being
understood”
This above is an important lesson that I have learned
several times while being on my mission. We are all different. No one is
completely the same. It definitely makes life just that much more harder, but
also that much more exciting.
Many times I had
the thought of “why don’t some people just understand or understand what I am
trying to do for them?!” I believe this happens a lot to us. I have had
so many experiences where I have really had to put myself in someone else’s
shoes and just try to understand them or understand where they come from
instead of judging them and assuming that they just aren’t right.
Then there are
times where we find ourselves on the other side of the situation saying “if
only people understood what I am going through right now or where I am coming
from”.. In life there are many decisions to be made and choices to make;
sometimes we don’t understand the choices or decisions of others and we assume
or sometimes even judge thinking why don’t they understand. Then we also have
times in our life where we make a decision or a choice that leaves many people
questioning and not understanding the WHY behind it. I mean lets be honest,
this happens so much in life. Everyone has their own ability to choose. But I
believe that when it comes to understanding one another (before we go make
assumptions or judge the choice of another, whether it was a good one or a bad
one) let us all ask the question of “are we seeking to understand or to just be
understood?”. It has helped me so much when dealing with investigators,
missionaries, members, etc. It is important to communicate with one another and
seek for understanding instead of being understood.
Well with that said, this week
just flew right by! Pretty much same old same old. I was able to get 2 full
days of work in here in Eindhoven while I spent the other days working in
different cities with different missionaries and gave a training and planned
for upcoming events. It wasn’t the most exciting week, however we did see lots
of miracles and have been amazed at the many blessing we receive. In spite of
us being often away, we (Elder Rudolph and I) have been able to see many
miracles here in Eindhoven. We have currently 3 Baptismal Dates who are making
lots of progress and seem to be very excited about learning more. I really do
enjoy the hard work, but I also know that my efforts need to be in line with
what the Lord wants. After all, if there is one thing that I have learned about
this work it is that the fact that this is His work and definitely not mine. My
testimony continues to grow and I am really really loving Eindhoven/the
Mission.
I just want you all to know
that I love each and every one of you. Words cannot describe the love I have
for you all. I miss you guys a lot and I love you even more. I am so grateful
for the mission, it has changed my life and brought so much light into my life.
I know that God lives and loves each and everyone of us. Jesus Christ is his
Son and is our Savior and Redeemer, #becauseofhim life has no end. His Gospel
is the plan of true happiness and happiness is what our Heavenly Father wants
for us.
Enjoy to the End peeps!
Love,
Big Dude
pics: there was a light show here in
Eindhoven where they light up all the Cathedrals and such. We went with the
young men and women.
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