If only I had the time to explain to you all the many wonderful things I have learned here in the CCM. I have grown immensely in these very short weeks.
Perhaps the most important thing I have learned here is that we must abandon our own wordly understanding and trust completely in God, relying on the merits of Christ and following completely the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. I remember that Elder Gebs and I had a very terrible lesson with our IP Genoveva (our practice investigator who in reality is our morning teacher, Hna. Rios). She said that she no longer wanted to be baptized, and my heart died. :) I did not really know what to do or say in that moment, but I tried my best and felt horrible. The lesson felt like a failure because of me. (hopefully I haven´t told this story already!)
I realized that I felt that way because I was trying to figure out, of my own intelligence and thoughts, what her needs were and how I could meet them. However, this is completely the wrong approach! Of ourselves, we can do nothing -- even great prophets of the Lord have written that statement. I am learning to turn over my knowledge to God and lean completely on Him, trusting in Him who knows everything perfectly. When I am able to do that, I feel the Spirit, and others can feel the Spirit too. It is still necessary that I prepare and work hard, of course! But leaning on the Spirit is what changes lives and hearts.
Yikes I have no time!!! Hopefully there will be more time in the field.
Oh yeah, I leave this tuesday for Uruguay!!!! So excited.
We went proselyting last week, for the last time, and it went well. The people had generally less interest, but I felt successful because I was able to talk to more of the people and work harder.
Much love!
I am getting kicked out already. Oh well!
Read 2nd Nephi -- it is the best thing ever!
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