Thursday, September 29, 2016
We did so much service and we got rewarded with so many smiles!
09-19-16
This week was amazing! We did so much service and we got rewarded with so many smiles that I really cant complain. Its amazing that when we serve we are filled with a warm feeling and a strength to finish the job. Sometimes its hard for I want to serve everyone that I see and I really hope my companions feel the same. It's funny in every appointment, in every contact, I offer our service and my companion just gives me a look 😥😒 but I have no doubt that it doesn't matter how we serve, who we serve, or the time we give someone. What matters is that when we do it, we do it with the pure love of Christ. I can testify that the greatest reward is knowing that we helped them with their heavy loads and that at the end, we will look into their eyes and see that they are our brothers our sisters.
This week was amazing! We did so much service and we got rewarded with so many smiles that I really cant complain. Its amazing that when we serve we are filled with a warm feeling and a strength to finish the job. Sometimes its hard for I want to serve everyone that I see and I really hope my companions feel the same. It's funny in every appointment, in every contact, I offer our service and my companion just gives me a look 😥😒 but I have no doubt that it doesn't matter how we serve, who we serve, or the time we give someone. What matters is that when we do it, we do it with the pure love of Christ. I can testify that the greatest reward is knowing that we helped them with their heavy loads and that at the end, we will look into their eyes and see that they are our brothers our sisters.
Elder Blanco
Friday, September 16, 2016
I realized that I am nothing without my Father.
I was really humbled this week to the point that I felt like the only way that I can keep on going strong is by knowing that I am weak. I realized that I am nothing without my Father. He knows me so well, he knows me even more than I know myself. This week He showed me that, and it was during my morning studies that I found myself lost, after much struggle, I offered yet another prayer and I don't know what happened but I started crying like a little kid. As I read I felt like He was there with me leading me on. It's strange, but it's during the most vulnerable moments that we put our shield down and then we let him in, to really show us how much we depend on Him. That day I felt like he was with me through all my afflictions. It was amazing! Never have I felt His love for me like this week! I know now that we need Him. It's pointless to go on a path that is unknown to us if we don't have Him. Trust that He was, that He is, and that He will always be our source of strength. He loves you and me and only in our weakness can His love be manifested.
I hope when I go back those primary soldiers are ready to help God with all their hearts. I loved that picture! Thankkkk youuuu! It brought tears of joy to my heart! I love them all! Also they are growing so fast! I don't like it. I really don't know what I need for now. Seeing all the pictures and knowing all of you are ok makes me happy. I couldn't receive anything better than watching all of you smile. Thank you for the love!
I hope when I go back those primary soldiers are ready to help God with all their hearts. I loved that picture! Thankkkk youuuu! It brought tears of joy to my heart! I love them all! Also they are growing so fast! I don't like it. I really don't know what I need for now. Seeing all the pictures and knowing all of you are ok makes me happy. I couldn't receive anything better than watching all of you smile. Thank you for the love!
Monday, September 5, 2016
My son and I worked hard to find new people to teach and I know the Lord walked with us.
This week was amazing! My son and I worked hard to find new people to teach and I know the Lord walked with us, for we saw His love in the eager people that shared their love for Him. It reminded me of the story in Luke24
15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;
23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.
28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
This makes me see that sometimes we doubt that He is a God of miracles, that His promises are real. We must walk by faith to truly know Him, and when we do this we will realize He is there beside us all the time. Like in verse 32, we can also experience what they experience. Maybe he wont physically be there but His spirit will...let Him make your heart burn when you pray, and when you get lost in the scriptures, let every day be full of laughter, of cheer, of that joy that only He can provide. I testify that He loves us. We are all His children and His way of showing the world that He lives.
This is a letter to our primary kids:
Dear Spiritual Giants
You all are my favorite type of missionaries! I miss you all. The smiles, the laughs, your goofy sense of humor, and the energy you all have. You are my examples of being soldiers, always sharing a smile with your friends, with your family, and with the world. This is what makes you all wonderful. Never be afraid, even in the dark. Jesus gave you a light that shines bright, bright, bright! If you ever feel scared, know that God says He'll be there. Know that I love you all and I pray for you. I know one day you will help so many people find the happiness that you all have. Share your happiness, share your toys, share all the things that bring you joy. Ill be back soon to make you all cookies and to learn from all of you, my Spiritual Giants!
Love Elder Blanco
This week was great! I spent it in the hospital...
Aug 29, 2016
This week was great! I spent it in the hospital, for they had to operate on my companion, but that gave me the opportunity to not only show my obedience but also to break my fear of talking to everyone. And I can say it was tough! A simple prayer that God filled me up with strength. I talked to many and gave referrals to other missionaries. Who knew that this would prepare me for the assignment that my mission president had for me which was to train a new missionary. He's from Argentina Buenos Aires. .....I have no idea why God keeps having so much trust in me, for I am weak, but I'll be working extra hard to make Him proud and I know when we ask Him for something He will give it to us if we are obedient and strive to do our best. NEVER GIVE UP! All of you are so special in His eyes and we will never understand why He gives us so much, but I can say that if we strive to live by His rules to love others and serve them, we will radiate the love of Christ to the world!
Elder Blanco
This week was great! I spent it in the hospital, for they had to operate on my companion, but that gave me the opportunity to not only show my obedience but also to break my fear of talking to everyone. And I can say it was tough! A simple prayer that God filled me up with strength. I talked to many and gave referrals to other missionaries. Who knew that this would prepare me for the assignment that my mission president had for me which was to train a new missionary. He's from Argentina Buenos Aires. .....I have no idea why God keeps having so much trust in me, for I am weak, but I'll be working extra hard to make Him proud and I know when we ask Him for something He will give it to us if we are obedient and strive to do our best. NEVER GIVE UP! All of you are so special in His eyes and we will never understand why He gives us so much, but I can say that if we strive to live by His rules to love others and serve them, we will radiate the love of Christ to the world!
Elder Blanco
In the picture I sent last week, it was a drink called chicha ha, its made of corn. It was really bad for the sister from the ward did not put any sugar in it... we all laughed afterwards.
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