Hey dad, and mom.
This week was very good! We found a bunch of new investigators. I have learned a lot about faith this last little while. I have really been trying to develop absolute faith. I have studied about how it's important to eliminate anything that gives us doubts. And when doubts come into my mind, I try to get them out. For instance, walking into a Catholic home, where a man says he will not change his religion. It presents a conflict to our faith if we let it. That's the key word, if. We have to go in there and testify, and not only trust, but expect the spirit to take over. Given he has his agency, I am trying to learn to have absolute confidence in myself, and the spirit. I have been learning to really trust in the Lord, and as I have done so, there has not been a problem finding, teaching, and helping people prepare for baptism.
I want to tell you something that I haven't told very many people. As I was studying about this faith, and all of these different things, I decided to make goals. When this thought came into my mind, I felt very strongly to set a baptismal goal of 10 investigators this change (six week period)!!!!! I was a little shocked when I recieved the prompting.
However as I discussed it with my companion, He was stoked about it too! We felt Heavenly Father was proud of our descision. After we had set the goal, and after much prayer, we have been working hard! Our investigator pool went from basically around 3 to 4 investigators to 14!! I know the Lord will provide the way for us to accomplish this goal, according to His will. We have been striving for strict obediance, and dedication to the Lord. Elder Larsen and I have been striving to consecrate ourselves to Him, and really become the priesthood holders we have the potential of becoming. I am so grateful for my companion. He is such a good example to me, and so supportive of my descisions and promptings.
So it is so cool that you have a second job dad, but you still haven't told me what it is? haha. What exactly are you doing over there?? It makes me feel good, that you talked with aunt marsha about it. Can you get me james and daniels address's so I can send them some letters, and pictures and stuff. haha. I will recieve my birthday package this wednesday, and I am so excited. It will be so great! My district leader happened to be in helsinki (were not having a zone conference this change), and He saw my package and picked it up. So that should be good.
I also wanted to clarify to everyone to start sending my mail to the office in helsinki. Send it to Neitsytpolku 3 A 4 00140 Helsinki Finland. I don't know when we are going to be moving, so ya.......
So many things happened, but no time! We have a few appointments this afternoon, but if you wrote me a letter, i'll write you back tonight! If not, then nähdään ensi viikkolla!
love,
elder perry
ps. love you mommy
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