Hey there Everybody!!So this week was a week of a lot of growth for me. The highlight of the week other, than the fact that I got a parking ticket, was exchanges! Yep, I did get a parking ticket, in California, they do this ridiculous thing called "street sweeping" where on certain days these big ol trucks go around and give cars parked on certain parts of the street tickets. It was only a $50 ticket, which isn't too bad, but it still put a slight damper on my day.
But anyway, exchanges, what happened during exchanges and the entire day, just put that problem away and there was way to much good to worry about the negative! So I've been on exchanges before but I always went to another elders area, but this time around, Elder Whetten, really cool guy, hardworking, great missionary, was coming to our area, and I was gonna be the one to take over the area and make the plans and basically be the senior companion for the day. I'm gonna be completely honest, when I found that out, I got really scared and nervous, because since being trained, I've worked hard but Elder Blasko has done most of the leading out. But before I was about to sink into despair, I was reading in the scriptures, and I don't remember where but, it's in D&C and its saying how through the lord all things are made possible, and with the lords help we can do all things. And those verses really hit me because, I was scared out my socks, yet I knew that the Lord would help me out and give me the strength and the confidence and the guidance to be able to lead in the work for the area. Also,, something Katie would always tell me is that "you can't grow in a comfort zone." That's true :)You know, I realized something else and that that, if the Savior wants a baptism, He'll get a baptism, if He wants a new investigator, He'll get one. Basically, I had the thought that whatever the Lord sees fit to happen he will make it happen through his servant (me). And all that he asks is that we be humble, do our best and trust in him. And so that's what I did. The night before we exchanged I prayed so hard to get the help and the confidence and strength I knew I would need, and to just have a good, successful day. To make a long story short, With Elder Whettens help, we were able to do some really good things during the exchange. We taught a few really good lessons where the spirit was very strong, we picked up a couple of investigators, and we even committed someone to baptism. I learned a ton during and after that day. I was lifted up and heck I was carried by the Lord during that exchange, I know that I couldn't have done what needed to be done without the Lord and the spirit. This is His work, and it's through us as missionaries that this work is accomplished, we are just the middlemen & women. And at times it may seem like we aren't good enough, or we don't know enough, because that's how I felt in this situation, but I also know that through the Savior Jesus Christ we can have the strength and the confidence and the assurance to do His will and we can face life's challenges with a "Perfect brightness of hope", and that comes when we truly are perfected in Him.
I ended that day, knowing that my prayers were answered, and that I did receive the help I knew I needed. The Lord truly is merciful and full of Love. Its crazy how much its able to be felt as a missionary, probably because everything you do is through Him and by Him. Well That was the main event for this week, I don't have much more to say, other than I know this church is true, I Know that Joseph Smith is that prophet who restored the church. On a quick side note, after reciting the First vision over and over again, my testimony of Joseph Smith just keeps on growing, the spirit never fails to be present when using Josephs own words. I Love this Gospel, the Gospel truly does bless families, its Real.
I Love you Guys So Much. Its great to see Scarlett Jean doing well, and to see Paw Paw Jack too! I miss that Man! :) Keep being the family that you are to me. I will try to stay on two wheels again this week. Ive been riding my bike extra careful! California is Crazy! But anyways,
I Love you All, and cant wait to email next week!
Until then.
Godspeed!
Love, Elder Page
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