It was great to skype you for a third time on Christmas last Friday.
The connection we had was really good-probably the best it's ever
been. I can't believe that it was a year ago that we were skyping and
I was in Cole Harbour. Time sure does fly when you're doing missionary
work. I think time just flies when you're doing the same things over
and over again and you don't really know how much you've progressed.
I've really learned a lot on my mission so far and even though my time
is drawing thinner I still have lots to accomplish and work towards.
2016 is going to be a great year.
Time is used most wisely or productively when there is a vision,
goals, and plans. This was the mantra of President Leavitt, if you
fail to plan you plan to fail. I intend to continue with my current
vision of myself: Elder McGuire having the spirit of prophecy and
revelation and when teaching, teaching with power and authority (Alma
17:2-3). This vision involves goals to study to the scriptures for an
hour a day, work out for half an hour a day, pray every morning and
night, and be kind to everyone that I meet. I am trying to focus on
the Saviour's command to be like Him in 3 Nephi 27:27 and apply the
scripture Luke 2:52. Proper planning is what it's all about. Get some
goals down on paper before the new year. Make sure there's a number
attached to the goal. "Eat healthier" is not a goal.
Most of last week people were stressed out with the holidays and
family so our proselyting wasn't the best, but I really enjoyed
speaking with everyone. We went forward with our project "Santa's
gotta a brand new bag." It kept the zone afloat this past week and
we're doing something similar this week and another project both the
New Brunswick East zone and New Brunswick West zones will be working
on. It's good to spice some things up. What amazed me the most this
past week was how receptive everyone was to the invitation to read the
Christmas story with us in Luke chapter 2. There were the people that
brushed us off because they had to bake something or buy something but
we met lots of people that were friendly to the idea. I love the
maritimes because although most of them have had sour experiences with
religion the tradition of going to church and reading the bible is
still there.
We had an amazing breakfast with Brother Williams. He has an
incredible conversion story and overall he's a humble man. We all went
in and bought him a printer because his current one was broken. He
made us omlettes and toast and we opened up some presents for most of
the morning. He spends his time studying the gospel and going out with
the missionaries. Definitely the most solid member in the ward and
possibly the stake. He never got to serve a mission because he joined
the church a little later in life, but he's been going to lessons with
the missionaries ever since 1989. That is dedication right there.
Losing yourself in the work even at 72.
I know that Jesus Christ is the son of God. I know that he teaches us
how to overcome adversity through the gospel. He bled from every pour
so that he could teach us through prophets how to overcome guilt,
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| Christmas Breakfast with Brother Williams...... |
the Book of Mormon is true. I read it every morning. There is a spirit
about the book because it is true.
HURRAH FOR ISRAEL!
Love,
Elder McGuire
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| ........was fantastic!! |
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| Brother Williams |
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