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2 YEARS

 This week marks 2 years since when I first left on my mission. It has caused me to really deeply reflect on what has happened in the last 2 years on my life. I recall thinking that two years seemed like an eternity but just started one day a time. God has taught me slowly over this time but I can say that God has allowed these convictions to become my own. I can honestly say that before these two years I was a pretty passive member of the church. I was not purposeful in daily saying my prayers, I did not make a real effort to read, study, and ponder the scriptures. My mission has shown me that these are not things we do to simply check a box or to make ourselves look good. These are the simple ways that God has given us to build our relationship with him, gain a greater understanding of our lives and how they relate to the perfect plan of God. When I had a sincere desire to know that these things are true and began to apply myself in my studies and prayers that is when I saw the life and the light that comes through Jesus Christ. The word and the spirit truly became that living water that springs up  unto life eternal. The words didn't change in these books and the concept of prayer wasn't different. What had changed was my heart, my desire to know and truly my need to come closer to my Father in Heaven. During this time I have come to know what Jesus meant when he talks of the man who took everything and sold it all in order to retain and take hold of that pearl of great price. I have found that great Pearle and I would not sell it for the world. This does not mean in any way that this is some easy plight but as Christ loves to remind us the walk of a Christian life is to try us in every way. I have had some of the most challenging experiences of my life in these past two years but I have not once felt truly alone in my suffering. In all that I have ever confronted in this time I have known that I am held up by stronger hands than my own. God doesn't solve all of our problems for us but he allows us to use our strength and faith combined with His power to accomplish what would be impossible otherwise! Words cannot express my feelings about God and His Son Jesus Christ but I express simply that They love me and I love them eternally! 


This week was good, I finished The Book of Mormon and it was a great experience like always. I know that The Book of Mormon truly changed peoples lives! 

I had the opportunity to do an exchange with Elder England one of my good friends here in our zone and we had such a great experience together. We set lots of goals throughout the day and were able to really see the Lords hand guiding us during the exchange! 













Elder Holman

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