Hey Dad!
Sorry this one came out late!
We went and played soccer this morning! It made me realize
how much I miss turf... like on the soccer/football field at high schools. I
miss the smell and the convenience of them. It reminds me of tracks... hahaha.
I don't need to get caught up in all of that though! Needless to say, it was a
ton of fun, and I finally learned to properly kick/pass a soccer ball. I
actually made a goal! (I think for the first time in my life....) So I was
pretty happy, but we had to go to Udorn to play (but it was with other
missionaries so it was a ton of fun.) I got some nice blisters on my feet, but
my feet are already used to it, so it's all the same to me! Just like with
ultimate frisbee... hahaha
The work is going! We're trying to find new investigators at
this point in time, but it is difficult to find them. They seem to be hiding
from us... But we keep praying, and fasting! I know that as we are obedient,
and try our best to talk to EVERYONE we will see miracles. Unfortunately we
haven't met with Brother Tom yet... but we'll keep calling! He might have blocked
our number... Hopefully not! The members do seem to like us though!
Missionaries need to open their mouths with everyone. Not
necessarily to find new investigators from that time we invite, but to find new
investigators from all sources. "But how can inviting help me get
referrals from members when we're not working with them?" might be a
question asked. My answer to that would be: Opening our mouths with everyone is
important in finding new investigators at that point in time, but more importantly
it is an exercise of our faith. When we open our mouths
with everyone, we show Heavenly Father that we are willing to do what ever he
asks of us, and really try to help the people. (On a sidenote: if these things
are done without pure love, unfeigned, towards the people, you won't see a lot
of success. We are nothing without charity). Then we receive the Spirit, which
will let us know what we need to say. The Spirit, in turn, consecrates us and
edifies us. Consecrated missionaries know the will of the Lord, and can call
down miracles in the Lord's name, (think: Nephi, the son of Nephi, in the book
of Helaman and 3 Nephi). Consecrated missionaries will do everything that needs
to be done to save the human soul. That's what I'm striving for right now,
which seems a little big, a little boisterous, but I have desires to serve, and
intend to serve with all of my heart, might, mind, and strength, fearing no man
and being the best servant of the Lord that I can be.
Sorry there's not much to this one! Last week was pretty
uneventful. Well, except that we ate alligator (thanks members!) and some weird
fish thing but... it was delicious, so no complaints!
I love this work, and I know that as missionaries and
members are obedient, indeed, even unto the very end, we will receive miracles
and the Lord's blessings will rain upon our lives like the rain during Cross
Country season in Washington State (especially at Twilight...). This truly is
the Lord's work, and we will keep working hard to honor the Lord's name!
Love you! Talk to you soon!
- Elder Collin Decker
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