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YSA 5th ward

 Week one in an english area as a missionary. well it hasn't been a full week yet but we're a few days into this whole ordeal. It has been a big adjustment and change from the spanish wards I've served in the rest of my mission. We have met so many diverse people with different backgrounds and perspectives on life and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Some are respectful, others are not. Some want to talk to us, MANY do not, but we persist and continue doing the lords work. There are many cool and intersting people that we've met and it has shown me that the gospel of Jesus Christ is for everyone. It has also shown me that this is not an easy path to follow, it has shown me that there are many paths that from the worlds perspective are the better route. This reflection has called me back to when Christ called his deciples to take up their cross and follow him. I have reflected on this symbolism and it has shown to me what it means to follow Jesus Christ. It requires us to sacrafice what the world puts right infront of us and to pass it, endure and be patient until we can bring forth the fruit of life that brings true joy. 


We met a man named max, max probably has an IQ of 140+, he's a smart dude. He has recently started meeting with the missionaries and coming to know the Gospel of Jesus Christ. At one point in Max's life he was headed on a path of success, fame and fortune. Max made some mistakes and because of these mistakes for the past 5 years he said he has failed at nearly everything he has attempted. I looked at him and he is truly a sight to behold, he is probably the smartest person I have ever met in the flesh and I wondered, How could such a man fall as he had? I pondered this question throughtout the week and in a chapter of Scripture I read I feel I received my answer. "But the natural man receivieth not the things of the spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him:  neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned " 

When we deny the eternal truths that we have received through Jesus Christ and his teachings we deny the spiritual promises that accompany them. When we follow the spiritual things received by God we WILL receive the promised blessings. When we do not follow Gods eternal laws we have no promise, yes success is still possible but there is no promise. God does not teach as man does, he teaches a supieror law, that is why he trust in Him. It was a crazy week but a good one. I trust in God to lead us as we do his work!! 

Have a good week!!


Elder Holman










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