Dear Family,
Im really grateful to be able to be working as a missionary
for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. This time to serve others
has brought me closer to my savior and my Lord Jesus Christ. I have felt the
mercy and the peace he gives to those who are obedient. Every time I work I
feel that Im shoulder to shoulder with my savior. Even in hard times and times
of trail I know that he cares for me. I know that he is the Christ and that he
has brought great joy here on earth. This week I have had the opportunity to go
to the temple with my companion. I can honestly say that Im not living in
ignorance. Its such a difference going to the temple knowing the gospel and his
doctrine then going without having the knowledge. Many mysteries of God have
been revealed to me and I have a stronger testimony that this is the true
church. Im grateful for the Restoration. The last time I went to the temple I
have a few weeks in the mission and i haven't gone for 17 months.
What a great opportunity it has been to go in the house of the Lord and feel the spirit of purification that I have felt. I could feel the spirit so strongly and being worthy has helped me to feel the spirit with greater power. I offered many prayers to know what to do with my zone and for my family back at home. The next time I go to the temple will be when Im about to go home from my mission. ITs really crazy to think of that but looking forward to going back to the temple to find more inspiration from the Lord. I feel rejuvenated and ready to keep pressing forward this coming week.
Also to let you guys know this week that passed we had a baptism. I had the privileged to baptize the sister. She is really awesome and we are planning to baptize her husband on the 12th. Also we are having a baptism this coming week. Really this last baptism has been for our obedience and we have seen that people have gotten close to us. People really want to get baptized and they have taken the decision to make covenants with the Lord. Through out my mission I have had the opportunity to baptize 23 persons so far. I have seen the miracles that occur in each area. I have also had 14 companions including in the MTC. As a zone leader I have had 5 companions....My mission has molded me how the Lord wants and not with my desires.I know that he has made me see many consequences for not obeying the commandments of God. I have truly gotten to love my savior and work to help others know how to resolve their problems.
In the mission the Lord has humbled me on many things on how I see people. One time one of my companions said "you have to teach them like if you were teaching your mom" THis helped me to see the people as the Lord sees them. At the same time a lot of things I have at home I have taken them for granted and my eyes have opened. Like when Adam ate of the Fruit and the Gods said his eyes have opened and now he's like one of us. Im grateful that I have seen good from bad and had the privileged to see my future through others. Sometimes I ask people what would have happened if you started you relationship being married. They stop and think.....then they say it would have been different. Now I know that their are consequences for sinning. I know that this gospel we share is true and like Nephi said im delightful in clarity. I try to teach with such clarity so that people know how to differ between good and bad. I have seen the works of Satan and how he chains others into doing what he pleases. It's truly sad but at the same time we come with great power to take those chains off of others. I have given many blessing and many have been healed. Also have blessed so many homes with worldly spirits (bad spirits). The spirit is so strong to help bless and heal the homes of others. I have gone to peoples houses where their floor is dirt and their bathroom is a hole in the ground. I have teared up many times when a sister tells me I don't know what I will eat tomorrow and I don't know how to get out of the problems I have. It all is dependent on our obedience. I have learned that all now and I'm building my testimony more and more each day. I love the gospel and I love you guys.
Happy March. The month I turn 20 years old and the month I turn 18 months in the misison.
Till next week my dear family. Love you with all my heart.
What a great opportunity it has been to go in the house of the Lord and feel the spirit of purification that I have felt. I could feel the spirit so strongly and being worthy has helped me to feel the spirit with greater power. I offered many prayers to know what to do with my zone and for my family back at home. The next time I go to the temple will be when Im about to go home from my mission. ITs really crazy to think of that but looking forward to going back to the temple to find more inspiration from the Lord. I feel rejuvenated and ready to keep pressing forward this coming week.
Also to let you guys know this week that passed we had a baptism. I had the privileged to baptize the sister. She is really awesome and we are planning to baptize her husband on the 12th. Also we are having a baptism this coming week. Really this last baptism has been for our obedience and we have seen that people have gotten close to us. People really want to get baptized and they have taken the decision to make covenants with the Lord. Through out my mission I have had the opportunity to baptize 23 persons so far. I have seen the miracles that occur in each area. I have also had 14 companions including in the MTC. As a zone leader I have had 5 companions....My mission has molded me how the Lord wants and not with my desires.I know that he has made me see many consequences for not obeying the commandments of God. I have truly gotten to love my savior and work to help others know how to resolve their problems.
In the mission the Lord has humbled me on many things on how I see people. One time one of my companions said "you have to teach them like if you were teaching your mom" THis helped me to see the people as the Lord sees them. At the same time a lot of things I have at home I have taken them for granted and my eyes have opened. Like when Adam ate of the Fruit and the Gods said his eyes have opened and now he's like one of us. Im grateful that I have seen good from bad and had the privileged to see my future through others. Sometimes I ask people what would have happened if you started you relationship being married. They stop and think.....then they say it would have been different. Now I know that their are consequences for sinning. I know that this gospel we share is true and like Nephi said im delightful in clarity. I try to teach with such clarity so that people know how to differ between good and bad. I have seen the works of Satan and how he chains others into doing what he pleases. It's truly sad but at the same time we come with great power to take those chains off of others. I have given many blessing and many have been healed. Also have blessed so many homes with worldly spirits (bad spirits). The spirit is so strong to help bless and heal the homes of others. I have gone to peoples houses where their floor is dirt and their bathroom is a hole in the ground. I have teared up many times when a sister tells me I don't know what I will eat tomorrow and I don't know how to get out of the problems I have. It all is dependent on our obedience. I have learned that all now and I'm building my testimony more and more each day. I love the gospel and I love you guys.
Happy March. The month I turn 20 years old and the month I turn 18 months in the misison.
Till next week my dear family. Love you with all my heart.
Elder Parra
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