FORGIVENESS

Nov 2 at 12:54 PM

It was a pretty interesting week. Lots of ups and downs! But overall some really good things happened.  

Probably the biggest bummer was that we weren't able to teach Emma, at all. Usually in weeks past we're able to see her and teach her almost every day! But nope, not this week. Whenever we set an appointment, something would come up in her life! Satan really is working hard on her. But, we do have an appointment with her tonight at 6. So we're just praying that we'll be able to teach her!

Halloween was pretty fun. We just had to come back to our place at 6 and do some weekly planning! Fun fun! This mission really has changed so much since I've come to the field. Because last year they just let us hang out that night! But things are changing and I'm actually really enjoying that. The mission is undergoing a lot of changes but it's all for the better. Because it's all just to help us become more consecrated and more hard working disciples of Christ. 

Elder Freestone and I have been listening to a lot of talks lately when we're driving in the car. Last week we listened to this talk by President Hinckley from the 2005 October Conference. It's called "Forgiveness". And it was one of the most powerful talks that I've ever heard. President Hinckley spoke of the power that can come from forgiving others. And never letting the small things that someone did grieve you or cause you pain. Amazing message! It has really helped me in so many ways that I never thought it could. I know that Heavenly Father is always aware of our needs and He always provides a way for us to receive His direction. 

My ponderizing verse for this week is: John 15:12-13

"This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

I hope that you all have a great week! And happy November!

Elder Scott