Hello Family, Friends, Loved Ones, etc
So things in Cartago are very different. My new companion
has the "Here let me do it" mentality. So he is constantly taking
stuff out of my hands and in lessons he just goes on and on. But through this I'm learning patience amongst other things. I don't understand why I can't have
patience right now. Anyways, two sisters also got transferred into this area.
Hermana Villanueva and Hermana Guevara. My companions name is Guevara as well.
So two Guevaras from El Salvador here in Cartago. Weird right? Oh well it set
up for a great joke.
The new bishop wanted all the missionaries to bear their
testimonies and introduce themselves. First my comp said my name is Elder
Guevara and I'm from El Salvador. After his testimony, Hermana Guevara stood up
and said the exact same. I was next and said and my name is Elder Guevara as
well. And I'm from El Salvador. Lots of people laughed.
Through Elder Guevara's personality I'm learning patience. I'm
also learning to really truly think before I speak. In lessons, he speaks and
teaches about 4 principles and shares about 8 scriptures in one turn. So I pray and think really hard about "What is the one thing that I can testify
of and really make an impact?" I actually feel that I speak the Spirit a
lot more when I do that. I've had some pretty strong spiritual experiences with
that.
My camera broke the other day. A freak rain storm hit us and
it got wet enough that I can't take pictures. I'm gonna try and figure out how to
send it and the SD Cards home. I'll wait for a response before I do it.
Not using Ronald this time. Check.
I love my area and we are set to have around 6 baptisms this
month. I made a promise with Heavenly Father that if I'm exactly obedient, and
hard as hard as I can, that He´ll help me to fulfill that goal of 6 this month.
I feel like we have two for sure this month. It'll be a test of faith for the
other 4. I know He can do it though.
I love my Heavenly Father with all my heart. My view of the
world and of life has changed here. I was thinking about it, and if any of you
know me, I like superheroes. I was thinking about that the other day. How we live
in a world where people don't have powers. We are just ordinary people. And then I was reading my scriptures and watching a video about Doctrine & Covenants
84. "The Powers of Heaven are inseparably connected with the Rights of
the Priesthood". I testify that we live in a world of miracles,
revelations, and mighty works. The power of authority of God is here on the
Earth and we are chosen representatives of that privilege. Through the
priesthood all things are possible. The veil is a lot thinner than we think.
There have been times where I almost feel as if a can physically remove the
curtain from before me and see the angels working here. But, that isn't
expedient for me to do that. So I press on in faith. I know that one day I will
see the face of my Savior with my family and watch my converts, companions, and
friends enter into into His presence. I love you all and this is a humble part
of my testimony and hope, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Siga Adelante,
Elder Neider
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