Howdy,
This week was a pretty great week, albeit a little uneventful. The transfer call was Saturday, and Elder Moeller and I learned that both of us will be staying in Florence, which wasn't a surprise to either one of us. I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve in the Ohio River branch and to have Elder Moeller as my companion. He's pretty cool. Here are a couple of things that made us laugh this week.
While tracting we knocked on a door and a little kid appeared in the window. We didn't quite hear what happened inside, but we heard his response: "I don't know who they are but they look goooood." It made for a nice laugh and a good pat on the back moment.
This week during our virtual missionary devotionals someone said "There is so many elect people out there waiting to receive the gospel." Elder Moeller and I both simultaneously said "are" to correct the grammar and we busted up laughing. It isn't something either of us does often so we thought it was hilarious.
During a lesson this week I was having the hardest time understanding what was going on. I was completely lost and that made me a little frustrated. Why with all of my studies and all my prayers was I still out in the dark. So I just sat there nodding my head pretending like I understood. Finally, I swallowed my pride and admitted that I didn't understand. When I asked our friend Ramon for help he explained one phrase to me and it seemed like the curtain was lifted off my eyes. I understood everything for the rest of the lesson. I was reminded and taught that if you don't like something you have the power to change it. Murmuring and complaining will never make anything better, but taking action will. I'm grateful that God puts me in situations where I need to stretch and humble myself and see how much I rely on Him for His help in my life. Even though I am far from perfect, He is, and it is a privilege to be able to serve Him. As I pondered the meaning of Easter this week I was led to a talk called The Atonement: All For All by Bruce C. Hafen. It talks a lot about how when we give everything to the Savior, our imperfect efforts combined with His perfection will be enough. The tough part is making sure that we give absolutely everything over to Him. I am so grateful for the Savior and His sacrifice for each and every one of us. I know He lives, and I am grateful for the opportunities that I have each day to testify of His divinity to those who live in Kentucky.
Keep Striving,
Elder Rogers
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| Elder Moeller forgot something in the car and so he had to go grab it in the pouring rain |
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