Some of Jay's first letter from Jakobsberg- 10/14/2013
Dear World,
This week was an amazing one. We hit the ground hard, as they say, and good ol' Äldste Schindler put me to work even though technically I'm training him. We met tons of people, had some amazing experiencs, and new people to teach seem to be falling out of the sky. Let me explain.
We found a less active named Helen who actually isn't really less active, just physically inable to come and she recieved a blessing from my companion, and it was a fantastic experience.. and we're excited to get her hometeachers and bring her the love this church brings to all!
With referrals coming in, Elder Schindler motivating me to contact and doing it well himself, and massive ring stunds we are meeting lots of people and both getting excited even more about the work.
This week I was to present myself and give a short talk afterwards, and despite my preparation I felt as if I stumbled over my words and had an overly ineloquent talk. As I sat down discouraged, I opened the bible and it fell to Hebrews 12:6-7.
''For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?''
Immediately after the children choir sang and their voices powerfully brought the spirit over me showing me the need for me to be child-like. That's been the message of the week as in my own way I've become relatively prideful. I've had some struggles with certain minute things, and God showed me in a very humbling way what I need to do better. The cool thing was though, was how good it felt. Sure I felt a bit embarassed because I stumbled during my talk, but I felt a love come over me, and embrace me during Sacrament Meeting like I've never felt before. Then that scripture came. It was unbelievable, and then afterward lots of people came up to me and thanked me for my talk.
The point being, is that God is leading us. If we're doing things the wrong way he'll course correct, but in a loving way, and a way that illuminates the trials and seemingly dark times of the week. We really don't need to worry about being perfect. We need to worry about doing the best with what we have, and trusting God will eventually lead us to our destination. . as we can't always see where that needs to be.
This week was amazing.
Love you all!
-Äldste Sargent
Dear World,
This week was an amazing one. We hit the ground hard, as they say, and good ol' Äldste Schindler put me to work even though technically I'm training him. We met tons of people, had some amazing experiencs, and new people to teach seem to be falling out of the sky. Let me explain.
We found a less active named Helen who actually isn't really less active, just physically inable to come and she recieved a blessing from my companion, and it was a fantastic experience.. and we're excited to get her hometeachers and bring her the love this church brings to all!
With referrals coming in, Elder Schindler motivating me to contact and doing it well himself, and massive ring stunds we are meeting lots of people and both getting excited even more about the work.
This week I was to present myself and give a short talk afterwards, and despite my preparation I felt as if I stumbled over my words and had an overly ineloquent talk. As I sat down discouraged, I opened the bible and it fell to Hebrews 12:6-7.
''For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?''
Immediately after the children choir sang and their voices powerfully brought the spirit over me showing me the need for me to be child-like. That's been the message of the week as in my own way I've become relatively prideful. I've had some struggles with certain minute things, and God showed me in a very humbling way what I need to do better. The cool thing was though, was how good it felt. Sure I felt a bit embarassed because I stumbled during my talk, but I felt a love come over me, and embrace me during Sacrament Meeting like I've never felt before. Then that scripture came. It was unbelievable, and then afterward lots of people came up to me and thanked me for my talk.
The point being, is that God is leading us. If we're doing things the wrong way he'll course correct, but in a loving way, and a way that illuminates the trials and seemingly dark times of the week. We really don't need to worry about being perfect. We need to worry about doing the best with what we have, and trusting God will eventually lead us to our destination. . as we can't always see where that needs to be.
This week was amazing.
Love you all!
-Äldste Sargent