This past week was a little rough. We used to have 2 sets of missionaries in this area and so we had tons of people to teach... like 60. So we decided to visit all of them this week... in fact we went by each house 3 times this week and like 10 of them answered, and of those that answered, nobody wanted to hear our message. We now have 5 people of those 60 that we are teaching now. Rough area with some pretty closed hearts. But all is well here... God is touching those 5 that are willing to hear our message and we are seeing miracles. It is worth knocking doors day in and day out... to just find one person to teach and help come unto Christ.
I am learning quite a bit. I am becoming more and more humble in accepting the will of the Lord. I am becoming closer to our Heavenly Father through communication through prayer.. and realizing of His love, care, and keeping that He has for me and for all of His children. I am finding my purpose as a missionary, member of the church, man, and as a Child of God. I am finally understanding the phrase of "Come Unto Christ." This past week we were at a Family Home Evening and we watched a video of the "Come Unto Christ" which really hit me!!
He's the One who healed the leper
And who brought the dead to life.
He's the One who fed the hungry
And gave the blind their sight.
He's the One who walked on water
And He brought the saved to shore
And if ever you may need Him,
He's the One you're looking for.
So let Him in and He will take away your pain.
Once you feel His love you'll never be the same.
Come unto Christ, Come unto Him
And by His grace be made holy again.
He's calling your name, He's waiting for you
With arms open wide-Come unto Christ.
He's the One who taught forgiveness
And who showed a better way.
He's the one who helped the hopeless
And those who've gone astray.
He's the Savior and Redeemer
Bread of Life, the Prince of Peace
If you're hungry, lost. or captive,
He's the one who'll set you free.
So let Him in and remember who you are
He will mold your life and change your willing heart.
Come unto Christ, Come unto Him
And by His grace be made holy again.
He's calling your name, He's waiting for you
With arms open wide-Come unto Christ.
And you will find eternal life.
I am here on this mission being `molded` into what He wants me to be. And there is no doubt in my mind that Christ and Heavenly Father are cheering me on through all of these ups and downs that life and the mission brings. Because they are truly "calling our names and they are waiting for us... with arms open wide" and all we need to do is come unto them. Christ is our path. He is our life and light.. and he is our only way to perfection that awaits us. God is great and Christ showed how great he actually is by doing His will... the greatest action of love.
I love you all so much and I appreciate you all. Thank you for your emails and for the letters as well.. it is always nice hearing from you peeps. I miss you like crazy... in fact... I miss you more than the Abel fam misses the good ole' Supreme at Lake Powell on a hot sunny day. Now that is a lot of miss! Go swimming for me or doing something COOL because you guys deserve it. I love you all so much! I strongly believe that my mission is not only a call to the Brazil South Mission... but also the Abel, Harmon, Cottam, and Dowdell family. I am here to serve you peeps as well.. let me know if there is anything that I can do! I love you all so much!! Ü Have a happy 24th of July!! So grateful for the pioneers and the blessings they are in our lives. You are all modern day pioneers... so celebrate! I love you all so much and I miss you the MOST!!
Love.. your happy, healthy, and attempting to better come unto Christ Sky... Elder Abel Ü
Elders Cabral, Correa, Marques and Abel
Hanging with his house buddies
Elder Torres
Food is LIFE!
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