November 23, 2015

Hey family hows it going? This week we have been working really hard and inviting everyone to come unto Christ. One of my companions left us so now its just me and Elder Pastenes. Elder Pond went to another area to finish his mission. This week we recieved some new missionaries in our zone. They adapted really well and we are teaching them how to work really well here in San Felipe. I cant believe that in a month I will be able to skype you guys. Im excited to see whats going on over there. Really I have seen a difference in my spirit and actitude. I really have seen a conversion in me that is helping me get ready when I get home. 

Im gratefull for the spirit that really truely illuminates the mind and the heart. I have been able to be happy but when I have to be serious, its so funny here in zone everyone knows me so well. When Im not smiling they tell me to be happy. SOmetimes its hard with all the stress that we have to reach our goals. I love the missionaries becuase they tell Parra be happy. Then I wake up and start being happy again. 

My conversion has been a really long process. I still dont feel ready to go back home. What I pray to the Lord every night is that when Im on the plane going home, I will be able to hear "well done my good and faithfull servent" This will let me know that I have done every thing I can for my savior. I love the mission. I feel that I am at my full potential as an inteligence and also as a son of God. Really this feeling we recieve and the revelation that he gives us is really unique. I want to be able to recognize it so when I get home I will be able to use it to help me and others.

The Lord has revealed to me many secrets that I cant wait to go home and share it with you  guys. The Lord has blessed me with attributes. I try to comfront my weeknesses everyday and purify myself throught the spirit he gives.  I hope everything is going well at the house. I invite you guys to read the book of mormon everyday. I will tell you that we will be judged by the words that are in the book of mormon so we should know them.  

Im gratefull to be a part of the celestial soldiers that is arms ready to fight and defend my king, my savior, and my everything. I truely feel like if I would be an angel that is on out parts of his mural fighting of evil spirits and bringing Gods children back with him. I would like to share a scripture in Omni 1:26 I love that it says we should offer our souls as an offering. 

I know that this is true and we are excited for this coming week to do the Lords will. Love you guys. 

Elder Parra