Travis - Mormon Valentines :-)

Dear family,

This week was fabulous. I know I say that a lot, but everyday as a
missionary is truly a blessing. Sometimes it does feel like you don't
accomplish much, but this week we had the opportunity of meeting some
YSA potentials! These people were super NCOs but you come to find out
about all the new religions people have. Like one lady we met believes
when you go out and pray in the forest you connect with God through
nature. Others believe that when you rock out hardcore. It's sad that
they try to force A spiritual feelings. But she was receptive and
hopefully she will want to feel that new spirit as she puts it.  And
this week we also met with another part member couple. He is quite
cool, he loves the gospel and knows a ton about it but doesn't go
because of his wife's wishes. We are helping her to recognize the Holy
Ghost when it speaks to her, she shared with us some amazing
experiences and miracles hat she perceived to be God talking to her.
But she has a kind heart and says she wants to try everything we have
to refer before giving up trying.
  I want you guys to know how great the scriptures are, I've started
new studies in the Book of Mormon really analyzing it. I get made fun
of being so analytical and scientific thinking but there is so many
treasures to be gained from this book. Its the only book next to the
bible to really teach you, not only gods word but his will. I found so
many answers from the Book of Mormon, every time something relates or
straight out tells me things I know I should be doing, things need to
know. No other book truly can change every time you read it like this.
One of the coolest things I noticed in the Book of Mormon is about
Lehi! Reading through you could guess that Lehi was a convert! He
starts of praying to God and truly wanting to know him.  That is also
why Laman and Lemuel murmured so much because they had not had the
opportunity to learn and be converted. We learn nephi's prayer and
conversion also Sams and Sarah's conversion. They all took the
challenge to find the truth. But we learn that Laman and Lemuel do not
have the desire to ask the lord. Multiple times it states how they
rely on there wisdom instead of seeking the lord. It makes it quite
exciting to visualize being there and in there position. I would
challenge anyone to not read the scriptures with real intent and not
feeling the spirit. I love you guys all a ton, sorry for he crappy
emails haha. I'm trying enjoy every second of being a missionary this
pday. We are currently eating in and out and might I say this has to
be the best lettuce burger ever!

Have a happy Valentine's Day.

Love elder Heckel!

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