Hey y'all! I hope all of you are doing fantastically! Things are going really well here! A quick summary of what happened: zone conference, exchanges, p-day hike, and more rain! I am, unfortunately, a little low one time, so this will likely be shorter than usual.
First off, we had zone conference this past Thursday! It was absolutely amazing! The theme from conference was Find the Path! President and Sister Haymond were talking about cairns (pile of rocks that act as a trailmarker, amongst other things) and what function as cairns in the gospel!
It was really cool to think of all these things that function as "trailmarkers" that can help guide us to Christ! I would encourage each one of you to ponder how you've seen that in your life! Ponder what events, places, people, or things have helped direct you to Christ and focus on Him in your life!
Second, we went on exchanges with our zone leaders last night! that was a fun time. I got to take the evening off from riding on bike and be in a car for a few hours. One of the biggest takeaways from the exchange was the role that charity plays in boldness! When we have a true Christ-like love for the people we come in contact with, we will be bold with them out of love for them! Being bold is something that has been difficult for me, so it was good to understand the role that charity plays with that! When we love those we serve, we will be bold with them to help them grow closer to Christ!
This whole week it has been on and off pouring almost every day. Today was the first completely sunny day that we've had since last p-day! Our district decided to take advantage of that and we went on a hike! It was in a place called Forest Park in Portland! We hiked to a place called Witch's Castle, it was an old run down place with lots of graffiti.
It was really cool though! Great to be in nature and enjoying the good weather!
My spiritual thought from this week is going to be from zone conference! One of the scriptures that came up that stood out to me was the prophet Alma {from the Book of Mormon} teaching one of his Sons about God's perfect plan for him. Alma taught:
"Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection—Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life." (Alma 40:11)
This scripture brings such peace to me! to know that God has a plan for US. FOR YOU! He has a perfect plan that allows each and every one of His children to return HOME to Him! I love this promise of a home in heaven! I know and testify that God's plan truly is the Plan of Happiness! Through His plan we can have joy here on earth and eternal joy after!
I invite each one of you to gain a personal witness that God has a plan for YOU! I invite each of you to pray and ask God to know the truth of His Plan of Happiness! I promise that you will receive an answer, if you pray with a sincere heart!
I love you all! I hope all of you are doing great! Have a great week everyone!
Love,
Elder Goold
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