Ciao!
Not a ton has happened this week. We are really looking to try and find new people to teach. We really want to work hard to find the people that are ready to receive our message. So we did a lot of finding this week and we had some good conversations and we hope that some of them really turn out for the best. We are really working hard to do all we can and we are going to continue to push ourselves a little further too. I know we can’t do it alone though. We will have help all along the way and we will be able to do what the Lord would have us do. The Lord really blesses us as we extend forth all the effort we can to reach something. He will never leave us and neither will Christ.
Christ knows exactly how we feel at all moments of our life and they both know us personally. Even better than we know ourselves. They will always help all of us in the righteous things that we do in our lives.
Today for pday we got to play some soccer with some of the Anziani that are in Rome. It was a lot of fun and I always love getting to meet and talk to all the other missionaries and getting to know who they are.
Something I enjoyed reading this week was from Alma 5. I love verse 12.
12 And according to his faith there was a mighty change wrought in his heart. Behold I say unto you that this is all true.
We can all have this mighty change of heart in our lives at some point whether it be with something in particular and different for all of us. When we have faith this mighty change can and will come.
I also really liked the first presidency message this month talking about the pioneers. I like the attributes that were shared that we can work on to have just as the pioneers did. I love the stories of the pioneers and always like hearing them. They really did so much that we can be thankful for today. I thought it was interesting to read in the Ensign that the unity of the saints when crossing the plains was unlike any other companies. They would help everyone and would put others before themselves. They are truly inspiring and I love what Elder Uchtdorf said, “Our praise for the pioneers is empty if it does not cause inner reflection on our part. I mention a few of their attributes that inspire me as I contemplate their sacrifice and commitment.” I know as we think about them and their stories and sacrifices we can become pioneers of today.
We look forward to having a good week though! We are really going to work hard and do all we can to help everyone we can. I hope that all of you have a great week and are enjoying your summer! Have an awesome 4th of July! Love you all and miss you!
Love,
Anziano Garrett
Rome Soccer, June 2015. Includes players serving in Rome from both zones. (from Anziano Blazzard’s blog)
