ElderShadPadilla: 2015 Jul 21

new companion! :D

I just got a new companion! He's awesome and works really hard! So hard, in fact,that I've fallen asleep a couple times when we stop rushing around everywhere! XD

This week we've been visiting all the WML's, Bishops, and Relief Society Presidents that we can! it's been an appointment almost every half hour! D: It's been crazy!

On another note, I miss you all and wish you a great week and a happy Summer! :)

Also, attached is a picture of Jesus Christ who served his Mission for three years. The perfect example of Missionary work. He always testified where ever he went and loved those that he served with all his heart. May we all follow his example and try our hardest to serve God in our callings.

Here is your spiritual thought for the day: Luke 10:38-42

38 ¶Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

In this Scripture Mary chose to hear the word of God while Martha did the chores. While the chores did need to be done, we all need the Gospel more. Even though this world demands much of our time, God is more important than anything on this Earth today and we need to understand that, just like Mary understood it. Spending time with Family on Sunday is nice, but it is better to go to church and seek those things that are needful for eternal life and for our personal Salvation. In today's world there is a lot of confusion about what is important and what is trivial, and throughout their lives a lot of people become confused about the difference between the two categories. And as members of the church, it is our job to search for those people that God has prepared to receive the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and to point them in the right direction. :) It is our job (including mine) to find people who can be taught by the missionaries (like me! :D ). So, what I ask of all of you is to pray to find someone who is ready to receive the Gospel and pray to recognize them when you do find them.

Well, I have to go! P-day is crazy busy! D: