You know a big question we get from people who are not part of the church, who don't know there purpose; ask us....why do good things happen to bad people? or why do bad things happen to good people? This is probably one of the hardest questions to answer, because we do not know every detail of Gods plan we cannot understand or see the importance of each event in everyone's life. I pondered this for a long time and during this last fast-testimony meeting i believe I received an answer! We dont understand why bad things happen to good people if you dont know why we are here. We aren't here for smiles and pure joy, we are here to become more like our Heavenly Father. TO grow and become stronger, the trials we face are meant for us to learn and become better. The trial that we face makes us better people, more God like! As we go through our trials we may not see how they will help us, we may not see the importance of it. Often times in those trials we may even be baffled because we may have made the wrong choice in those situations and it didn't turn out beneficial. But God promised us that we can face our trials, and facing these trials we can grow, learn and become better when we choose the right. Parents worry so much about thier kids, as they grow up they wish they could take away the trials or the challenges they face. And most parents realize we cannot help them grow and become stronger to face the world if we take away the trial or do it for them. They know allowing their children togrow and learn from experience will build them into who they need to be. In these situations all parents as is that their daughter or son will turn to them when they become stuck or confused, to get the advice and guidance they need. Our Heavenly Father wishes to help us the same way. He loves us and cares for each one of us, he wants to help us and bless us! And He will not force anything upon us but if we ask him he will pour out his blessings. As children of God, He expects us to try our best and do what we can. And in those times we get stuck or lost, he is their waiting for when we ask for him, and he will gladly help you.
So this has to be quick....many things happened this week.....so we did a ton of service for new members and non members alike. We used just serve and it worked fantastic!!!!!!! Also transfers came and only me and my comp are staying the same :D hahahaha hahahaha so excited although really sad we are losing a lot of missionaries this transfer...enough that they have to consolidate areas.....we have 8 coming in and 23 leaving! Also the patriots won the super bowl! All Sunday we visited and knocked many doors for investigators or non members and everywhere we go we got an update on it. I didn't even like football but they told us this one was super exciting. We did find a potential that day too. He is 16 and loves scouting. He wants to do more but the scout leader for this area is gone. So he is thinking of looking into the church.
We also set up a whole new mission plan with our ward. We are getting events and invited and member presents 10 times better than before! We are excited for the upcoming pinewood derby, it's a huge thing in this ward/community! People build freakin massive engines on their cars it's crazy!! But Ya everything is going well, I'm loving my companion, the area, and all those I meet. Yes it is thought to go knock door to door but the potential to meet someone amazing and prepared for he gospel makes it all worth it. Well I got to go, last p-day before one of my favorite missionaries heads home and gotta go talk with him! I love hearing from you all and will reply next week thanks!
Elder Heckel
This picture of the Savior is my FAVORITE!!
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