October 3, 2011
"My life is a gift; my life has a plan.
My life has a purpose; in heaven it began."
(my life is a gift, by Vanja Y. Watkins)
These simple words express greatly the way I feel right now. As they run through my head I can't help but think, how great the worth of a soul is in the eyes of God. I can't express in words the way I felt this Saturday listening to Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf's talk this conference. I know without a doubt that I am of great worth in the site of God. He cares about me, me a tiny spec in all the world he has created. He answers my prayers, even if they are to "find a quarter on the side of the road", as another Genral athourity talked about. I am grateful for conference. I hope that you have all watched every session. It will greatly bless you with a happiness you wouldn't know before you do it.
In the subject of happiness, and conference. I received a letter today from my dad that read,
"Buddy, I mean elder Buddy, I thought I would share with you what happened today as we watched the last session of conference, do you remember the story that the Japanese 70 s guy was telling, about the missionaries confirming him after his baptism? Well your mom burst out into tears. She like me was so honored to know that our son was out there touching and saving souls, as these missionaries did many years ago. Keep up the good work. Love ya tons!!! And always love the people you're serving."
I can't help, but to connect this to a passage from Alma 27:
16 And it came to pass that as Ammon was going forth into the land, that he and his brethren met Alma, over in the aplace of which has been spoken; and behold, this was a joyful meeting.
17 Now the ajoy of Ammon was so great even that he was full; yea, he was swallowed up in the joy of his God, even to the bexhausting of his strength; and he fell cagain to the earth.
18 Now was not this aexceeding joy? Behold, this is joy which none receiveth save it be the truly penitent and humble seeker of bhappiness.
19 Now the joy of Alma in meeting his abrethren was truly great, and also the joy of Aaron, of Omner, and Himni; but behold their joy was not that to exceed their strength.
As my mother and I joined together watching conference, spiritually speaking, her joy was exceeding. If you read this months issue of the Liahona/ensign you will find an article entitled precious promises of The Book of Mormon. There is in this the promise found just a chapter later in Alma, by President Monson, that the Book of Mormon brings "incomprehensible joy". This joy has come into the life of my family. Please let General Conference and The Book of Mormon do the same to you. And when you have "felt to sing the song of Redeeming love" share it with others!!!! I testify from my experiences just this week alone, that this will bring you "incomprehensible joy". This I do in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Love,
Elder Conder"
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
September 26, 2011
"Hey there!
This week has been a week of expansive spiritual growth. I was thinking, while driving home from a very disappointing lesson, of how this is the only thing in my life that will never change. In this world of changing values I can rest assured that if I endure I will gain peace and comfort in this life and in the next. I love this hope that entered my heart. I was filled at that moment with hope in Jesus Christ that through him I can live with our Father in heaven again.
We also had one of the most spiritual lessons ever this week! I love missionary work.
Love,
Elder Conder"
This week has been a week of expansive spiritual growth. I was thinking, while driving home from a very disappointing lesson, of how this is the only thing in my life that will never change. In this world of changing values I can rest assured that if I endure I will gain peace and comfort in this life and in the next. I love this hope that entered my heart. I was filled at that moment with hope in Jesus Christ that through him I can live with our Father in heaven again.
We also had one of the most spiritual lessons ever this week! I love missionary work.
Love,
Elder Conder"
September 18, 2011
"Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This week that has taken on a whole new meaning,for the term ' Brothers and Sisters.' I Love the fact that I get to call you my brother and sister.
I love this gospel, I love my mission. This week was great. It was Elder Roberts B Day on the 15th. One of our members threw a big party for Elder Roberts...... she is so great. I love her so much I included some pictures.
President Hendricks came this weekend it was so amazing to have him this week. He is an amazing man.We just had the mission president here talking about it. The First Presidency has asked us to read 365 days straight for the commemoration. I am really excited. I hope that everyone takes that challenge. That would be so great. I love the thought of everyone reading everyday. That would be great. I have been thinking so much lately about progression towards Heavenly Father. It is so great to help someone even if it is the tiniest little step to get closer to our Heavenly Father.
My progression is going really slow at this time, well I guess I should say it seems so through my eyes. I am trying hard, but it seems that all am doing is just building patience. I was talking to the Mission President about it. although I don't recall all the advice he gave me, I would like to say that I felt as though I have moved a mountain in my life. . I want you to know, that I know, that by small and simple things great things are brought to pass. If we read every day there is no telling how much this would effect the world. Your righteous and virtuous choices have blessed my life thank you so much.
Love,
Elder Conder"
This week that has taken on a whole new meaning,for the term ' Brothers and Sisters.' I Love the fact that I get to call you my brother and sister.
President Hendricks came this weekend it was so amazing to have him this week. He is an amazing man.We just had the mission president here talking about it. The First Presidency has asked us to read 365 days straight for the commemoration. I am really excited. I hope that everyone takes that challenge. That would be so great. I love the thought of everyone reading everyday. That would be great. I have been thinking so much lately about progression towards Heavenly Father. It is so great to help someone even if it is the tiniest little step to get closer to our Heavenly Father.
My progression is going really slow at this time, well I guess I should say it seems so through my eyes. I am trying hard, but it seems that all am doing is just building patience. I was talking to the Mission President about it. although I don't recall all the advice he gave me, I would like to say that I felt as though I have moved a mountain in my life. . I want you to know, that I know, that by small and simple things great things are brought to pass. If we read every day there is no telling how much this would effect the world. Your righteous and virtuous choices have blessed my life thank you so much.
Love,
Elder Conder"
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