So this week was better than last week. Only a little better as far as numbers go but much better as far as I feel. T he start of the week of the week went pretty much the same as last week. In the first three days we had 0 lessons. T hen on Thursday President came for interviews. He blanched me and Elder Thueson big time. He basically told us that there is no reason that we should be getting the numbers that we're getting and that we must be missing something. After the interview we felt pretty crappy and down on ourselves. But we figured that he was right and that there must be something that we need to change. We decided that we were going to be exactly obedient to every rule in the mission no matter how weird it may seem (and there are some weird ones). I can now honestly testify that blessings come when we are exactly obedient. I'm not saying that BOOM we had tons of lessons everyday and everyone wants to be baptized. But we definitely felt the hand of God more in our days. We are visiting a less active member named Moises. He has a business that makes custom t-shirts and stuff so we're making some t-shirts for our zone. They're going to say Iré y Haré. Which means I will go I will do. We got it from 1 Nefi 3:7 which says "Y sucedió que yo, Nefi, dije a mi padre: Iré y haré lo que el Señor ha mandado, porque sé que él nunca da mandamientos a los hijos de los hombres sin prepararles la vía para que cumplan lo que les ha mandado". I only have it memorized in Spanish, but I'm sure you all all ready know it. We picked this scripture because it's my favorite scripture and it really sums up the mission for me. As missionaries we have to have this mentality of Iré y Haré. Throughout our days we may feel discouraged or feel like there is nobody out there for us to teach, but we have to remember that the Lord doesn't give commandments to us without preparing a way for us to do them. I love you all and hope you have a great week. -Elder Anderson |
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colette kremin
2/2/2015 10:19:44 pm
I love this blog. Being obedient is so important. I am proud of Josh for learning this important lesson on the mission. It will help him in life when he gets home. Sometimes we don't like the rules. Blessings come from following the Lord. Go Josh!! Love ya dude
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Shellie Anderson
2/2/2015 11:33:14 pm
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Shellie Anderson
2/2/2015 11:43:14 pm
I've learned more about obedience the past two years than I ever have in my life. Pure obedience to God's laws brings peace, serenity and happiness. Even the slightest detours eventually bring bigger detours and sadness, pain and hurt. Obedience is not always easy. But it it the only way that God can bless us with all that He has in store for us. Thanks for sharing Josh. I must constantly be reminded:) love you.
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Amy Smith
2/3/2015 07:38:42 am
Elder Anderson,
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Aunt Kelly
2/6/2015 01:10:44 pm
HI Joshers! We haven't emailed you for awhile but know that you are constantly in our thoughts and we love reading your weekly emails. There's not a day that goes by that you aren't prayed for in our family. I love hearing the kids pray for you in our family prayers and their individual prayers (little Bennett does every night). Be obedient , pray always, and keep the faith and you will no doubt be blessed. We all know that sometimes those blessing from obedience is not immediate. Be patient, you will be blessed. Love you Josh and pray for you every single day! Love, Aunt Kelly and Uncle Adam
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