Alright everyone. This is it. The last one. And so, breaking from tradition, I'd like to focus on absolutely none of the things I did this week. Instead, I'd like to share with you a few of the most important things I've learned over the past two years. Let's get right into it, shall we?
First and foremost, I learned that God knows us. Personally, individually, He knows who we are, and who we can become. And He loves us. That's why He does everything He does. I learned that the best thing we can do when we are going through something hard is remember that this is part of what God knows that we need to continue to grow. It's really hard sometimes. We can feel like it's too much, like we'd rather just stay the same than go through it all. But if we can overcome that fear, and trust in Him, He will show us the miracles that the prophets have promised us; Miracles greater than the world has ever seen.
Secondly, I learned about the necessity of the Holy Ghost. We really enjoy quoting President Neslon, that it will not be possible to survive in the coming days without the guiding influence of the Holy Spirit. And for good reason. He is absolutely right. 😅 After two years spent constantly striving to have the Spirit with me, and many difficult moments where it wasn't, I can assure you, it's not only much better with the Spirit, it's impossible without it. We need to make it a priority in our lives to live worthily of the Holy Ghost, at all times. Period. End of thought.
And lastly, I learned that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is for me, personally. I don't mean that it's only for me. But I have finally come to understand that I, me, can use it in my life. It's not just something that's nice to think about, or good for other people. It's something that I need. And it's something that Jesus Christ did for me. Isn't that crazy? The most important person to ever live decided that I was worth trading His life for. And He did the same thing for every single one of you! There truly is reason to stand all amazed.
So yeah. That's what I've learned. Also, I'll be home next week, so if you've got questions, or want to hear some fun stories, hit me up.
¡Los amo muchÃsimo!
- Elder Blankenbiller
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