March 12, 2018

Hey Y'all!

What a week what a week... Honestly have no clue where this past week went.. All I know is I went to bed last Monday night and BOOM I woke up and its Monday again.. I swear time is only going faster and faster. BUT I ain't complaining haha. 

This past week we had Zone conference and that was pretty dope, President Lindhardt has so much knowledge and its always fun when he starts to teach about certain topics. This last Conference he started talking about the Plan of Salvation, and holy cow my mind was blown, but I learned a lot and it has once again shown me that the plan of salvation is really a plan of love. It has also taught me that you can dig REALLY deep into the scriptures if you pay attention to all the fine lining that is in there. You'd think I would have figured this out in the beginning right? 

We also had exchanges with the New Marty Elders this past week and that was a lot of fun! I was with Elder Younger which was a lot of fun cause he was in my group that I came out with so it was good to catch up with him! He's a stud of a missionary and really knows how to connect with the people. Later that night we went over to brother Marsh's house and learned about the flat earth theory.. Have to admit, I'm starting to lean towards it! ;) haha Just kidding I haven't been to school in forever so anything I learn about seems right lol.

We had a new investigator come to church this week! his name is Mike Losquadro! Hes a great guy and is really seeking for truth, He asks all the questions that we have the answers too and its so cool to see how our answers have brought him so much comfort. Mike comes from the Catholic back ground but has been questioning his faith for a while now. He's hilarious though, He's an older guy from Brooklyn so he has a super thick accent and its funny to hear him talk to people. Sounds like he should be in a mafia or something haha. He's been decking me and Elder Garrett out in chains and crosses so we have been looking like straight G's haha he's a good guy! 

For my spiritual thought I want to share a scripture from the book of Mosiah. 

Mosiah 18: 30

30 And now it came to pass that all this was done in Mormon, yea, by the waters of Mormon, in the forest that was near the waters of Mormon; yea, the place of Mormon, the waters of Mormon, the forest of Mormon, how beautiful are they to the eyes of them who there came to the knowledge of their Redeemer; yea, and how blessed are they, for they shall sing to his praise forever

We all know that the name of the Book of Mormon comes from the prophet that abridged it for us. But this week I learned that its also named The Book of Mormon because its a source of where we can be brought to the knowledge of our redeemer, and as we do this it will become beautiful to our eyes. I'm grateful for the Book of Mormon, and for the strength, peace, and direction that it brings to my everyday life. With out it I would be lost, but With it, I have power over all my temptations and struggles. It truly is the tool of the gathering! I invite you all to read this book and ask God if the book is NOT true. I promise you with my whole being that you will receive your answer, and it will change your life. I love you all and hope you have a great week!!!

Elder Robbie Wilson