Ok so now for some good stuff :) I've had another great
week. The Lord has been so merciful in blessing me and revealing to me things I
needed to learn. First, a few days ago, Bishop Richard C. Edgely - first
counseler in the presiding bishopric - came and spoke to us. It was fantastic.
He spoke on enduring to the end, but more importantly The Spirit spoke to my
heart telling me the things I needed to hear from his talk. It was such a good
spiritual experience. Secondly, I had SUCH a good experience at the temple
last week. I had been trying to do all the right things, be obedient, seek
guidance, etc., but I just didn't really feel in tune at all. I went to the
temple with a certain question in mind, and tried to focus as much as I could.
Coming out of the temple, I didn't feel like I had gotten out of the session
what I wanted - and to be honest I was a bit disappointed in myself. But later
that night, The Lord answered my prayer and question in a way I wasn't expecting
at all. It was beautiful though!!! I was so grateful. The Lord is really so
merciful to us. All he wants/asks of us is to have faith and put our faith into
action, and he will bless us. He WANTS to bless us - so badly (for further
insight on that, look up "Prayer" in the bible dictionary)! We just have to show
him first that we're willing to put forth the work. Just tender tender mercies
from The Lord this week. I love it.
Another thing I've been thinking about recently is this world
we live in. In a couple of experiences as of late, I've learned that we can't
get too comfortable in this world. The statement "Be in the world - but not of
the world" is so true!! So true. Let's not forget who has dominion over this
world. Satan! This is his world and we can't forget that. It says in 1Peter 5:8
that the adversary is lurking about, trying to snap at ANY opportunity he has to
bring us down. He knows this world so very well - better than any of us. We're
living on his playground. So.... watch out! Haha.
The last thing I'm trying to do before I leave for Panama is
edify myself. Joshua 3:5 is quickly becoming one of my favorite scriptures. I
want to do miracles in Panama - literally. And I know with The Lord's help I
can! Miracles and great things can be wrought - but I must edify myself
beforehand. A modern example of this is also in D&C 43:16 when He encourages
Elders in this dispensation to do the same thing. Edification. It's the goal.
As for my companions Elders Fenn and Atherton, we continue to
learn every day together. Our lessons have improved and we're currently
stressing the importance of obedience and hard work. I am just trying to do
everything I can to leave a lasting impression with them before I leave. I pray
for them too. They'll be good :)
I hope you got my package from Sis. Belliston and everything.
Thanks again so much for that money deposit - I have had to spend a lot on
co-pays and prescriptions and such. You guys are the best :)
Glad to hear everyone is doing well! Good to know Dave is still
tearin' it up with choir - and the ladies ;) And Dad will be happy to hear that
when Russell M. Nelson came last week he formally announced to all of us that
Mitt Romney is doing well. He seems to be a fan. Haha :) I heard he won the
republican vote for Florida or somethin? Awesome! Speaking of family......
would it be ok if someone emailed me all your email addresses? Even for Katie,
Scotty, Dave, Dad, etc., so that I can still write them back in Panama? I think
I'll be mostly communicating through email from here on out :)
Well, I have loved my time here in the MTC, pero estoy listo
salir!! No puedo esperar. I have stuck to Alma 17:11 through the hard times here
(Thanks Dad for suggesting it - I'm planning to write you back when I find
time). I'm happy to let you all know that during my stay, I set the new 2012
basketball records for the MTC gym. My name is on the wall and everything. 9
three's in a row and 16 free-throws. Hehe :) It made me feel cool.
Love you alll!!!!!!
-Elder Clarke
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