We've had a whirlwind of
spiritual feasting this past little bit. We recently had a special MLC
with Elder Kevin W. Pearson of the 70. He had some profound wisdom
that he imparted to us. Actually it's not anything we didn't know before
and he made that very plain, and so does the Primary song "I am A Child
of God." He emphasized that this is the most important thing we can
teach to anyony and to do that simply and powerfully we have to
understand "Who" we are. It is easy to identify ourselves as such, but
to understand it and act like it is something immensly more powerful
than anything else we can do. When Satan came tempting Moses the
response was quick and undaunted "Where is thy Glory, for I am a Son of
God." Yet the Master deceiver still today is skillfully and craftily
blinding so many from what and who they really are. This causes us to
become objects victim to whatever circumstances we may find ourselves
in. In reality we are all agents, given the gift of Agency to act and to
choose liberty and Eternal Life. It is a diliberate action to be
faithful, not just a happenstance that some people fall into because
they were born to a family, or in culture were people beleive a certain
way. Yes these things do influence us, but they are not the sum total of
who we are nor who we are to become. Our true identity is reflective of
our divine destiny if we so choose to follow the path which allows us
to return home to the presence of our Eternal Father.
We had a cool Miracle on Saturday.
A media referral came in for a girl named Natalie. As we taught her
about the Godhead the spirit filled the room. It was a powerful lesson
and I was so grateful for the good example of friends that she has had
up to this point in her life that got her to where she is now. Something
else that I have heard a lot recently is a qoute from President Kimbal I
think that says "I've seen a lot of miracles in my life-time, but the
greatest miracle of all is the miracle of converesion." I agree with
that wholeheartedly. Natalie agreed to be baptized, and we will work
toward a date in the coming weeks. We've had very little time in our
area, but the Lord still provided a way for us to reach our goals. We
have been riding bikes as often as time permits which is so great! I
wish I had taken the chance to do that earlier in my mission, though I
guess it would have helped to have a bike. The work rolls on. Tow more
zone conferences this week, and general conference this weekend. I'm
ready to have that refuel of the spirit to boost me up even more to
where I need to be. I love you all and hope you have a great week!
Elder McGarry
Last week in El Paso
Our Zone at the Temple Yesterday
