July 23, 2012

wow. the mission is going great. arauco is doing really well, well at least the missionary work we are still kind of struggling with the branch to do their visits but we are working really hard. me and my companion talked in sacrament meeting and i thought it went well. i talked about retention, and used a quote by John Taylor that goes something like this. We will be responsible for those that we could have saved if we would have done our duty that was assigned to us. that is so true and is true until the end. if there is one lesson that i have learned in the mission it would be this Put God before everything else. there is a huge difference in the families that do it and those that dont. there is a different spirit for those that really serve with all their might mind and strength to edify the kingdom of God. I know that this work is true and real. This is the kingdom of God on the earth today and it is our calling and responsiblty to make sure that the kingdom keeps striving and keeps moving forward. The mission has been focusing a lot on Real Growth of the Church and it starts with the indivual testimony of all the members. I really know with all the assurity of my heart that this is the work of the Lord. That this is his church and his gospel. i have no doubt what so ever. I know that God really is our Heavenly Father that loves us and answers our prayers, and that if we endure to the end we will receive eternal glory and rewards that in this life we cant fully understand. every calling is build the kingdom and build ourselves and our testimony. not so that we can receive earthly glory and praise or men or be caught away in our pride. that is one of the most important lessons that i have learned on my mission be humble and recognize the Lords hand in everything. never brag about what we have accomplished or have done because without the Lord we would be nothing. Humility is the key to opening the powers of heaven. Charity and love are the key to being happy in this life. without them we will never experience a fullness of joy. The importance of being patient and diligent to receive the blessings of the Lord and never giving up. And the most important thing is that Jesus Christ lives and is the Savior of the world, and that through His Atonement all man might be saved through obedience to His Laws and Ordenances. The mission has been amazing and i will never forget these two years. Rest assured this last week i will give all i have to seal this two years as an offering to Christ and as a demostration of my love and gratitud for all that He has given me. thanks for everything. Elder Brimhall