So, this week was rough,
especially at the beginning. We did service with Sergio Martinez (who
was baptized this past Saturday!) hauling bricks to build his new house.
We loaded them all into a truck then unloaded them at his house. It was
such an intense strain that we were all left dead afterwards. But, by
the grace of God, I was happy. Dying in intense pain, but happy.
Attached is a picture of all the bricks we loaded.
I
also wanted to mention that recently I have eaten pigeon and rabbit
meat, and both are pretty good! Rabbit is very, very much like chicken. I
loved both.
The baptism of Sergio was a great
time! He came up out of the water crying, and just hugged Hno. Ponce,
who had performed the ordinance. Sergio tells us all the time that he
wants to work like us, actively teaching the people everywhere, in the
church and outside, to the members and everyone else, too. He is an
inspiration, and he will be a great strength in this ward. He said at
night after his baptism that he felt content with his life for the first
time in a long time, and that he was just extremely happy in many ways.
If anyone were to say he would end up falling away, I would not believe
them.
Finally, to address the subject line.
Yesterday in church we heard a very good talk about judging others and
how we should judge righteously. The thought came pounding into my head
at the speed of light that I have been judging so harshly everybody I
come in contact with. That is something I never had opened my eyes to.
That explained instantly all my problems and pains, and I felt extremely
stupid for not having realized that before. I don't have a lot more
time, so I'll just say that I have been a complete jerk, but I'm
recovering from it. But I testify that if we come to Christ, He will
show us our weaknesses, and we will be able to be humble. I like being
humble. It makes me happy.
Love,
Elder Hill
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