For Mine Own Purpose

Ej svima! 

Well lots of stuff this week, but my highlights were:

-volunteering for this organization called DIP thinking we would be helping kids with special needs. (We did) but in addition we ended up being asked to break into an old safe they had, remove the 200 pounds of concrete from inside, and remove the safe using only hammers, screwdrivers, and a hatchet. We managed to break it open somehow, but couldn't get the concrete out and ended up breaking both our hammers, along with Elder Hazels phone

-teaching some new people this week found through our members and Facebook! Some really spirit-filled lessons and great relationships built

-exchanges with the zone leaders!

-lots of people tracting US on the road when we are walking from our place to the church. Lots of funny moments as well as some genuinely interested people!

*Almost everyone we taught or randomly met up on the street had something to say about their family history or wanting to know more! Tender mercies and answers to my prayers for understanding why I was prompted to focus on family history! 

There is a phrase from the Lord that I have seen often in my studies of the scriptures: "for mine own purpose". This phrase has become an answer to many of my questions. And honestly, it is not always a perfectly satisfying answer to hear. These are words which require faith. Faith in the Lord's timing, wisdom, and perspective. Remember the Lord's purpose found in Moses 1:39. He is always working towards our salvation, our happiness. And He will never lead us astray if we trust in Him. Take some time this week to think about how you can apply the Lord's answer "for mine own purpose" to some of your own questions. And then trust in His wisdom!

Elder Neil

Pictures:

-the dream

-if you need a safe broken into, you know where to find us 

-another cool shot by Sister Barrus from Buzet