So we went from rat
problems to water/bathroom problems... and I really can’t tell you which one is
worse... So this week we were studying and we heard like out of the blue a huge
waterfall sound start to rush in the back area of our house...so we ran there
to see what was going on.
Well, where our pila
is, the pipe had broke... and water was going everywhere.... well it gets
better... I don’t know how but the toilet must be connected under ground or
something. I really don’t know and so all the sewage was coming out of the
toilet and going everywhere... it smelled SO bad HAHA and so we had to take
care of that for a little bit before the dueno of the casa came and helped out
and shut the main water off. So that was a good time and just another good
diary entry. HAHA What else...
We have been teaching
this really really good familia. They are amazing. Well, we found out some
information that gave us some red flags as to if we could continue to work with
them. I was really bummed out to say the least. I love this family. So that put
a damper on some things and really put us down for a little bit.
Well, we talked to
the wife and all and even him… and we still can’t keep it straight so we are
just doing our thing still with them. We shall see what things bring with time.
The wife and the daughter are super good and are progressing a ton in the
church and have been to church dos veces so we shall see.
We explained to him
that he can’t be engaged in things that are different than those gospel truths
we are teaching him, and what the Lord wants him to do..
So that’s where we
are with them, its been quite an interesante experiencia porque it has taken a
lot of prayer and faith to know what we need to do and teach. We are letting
the spirit guide us and help us with him and the familia!
This week we did a
service project for the mayor here.. our whole district helped them do some
things in the parque here in the middle of town. They are redoing it and so we
helped them lay grass and paint the park and stuff. The hermanas did the
painting and Elder T. and I laid the grass y todo cosas asi.
It was good, we were
able to meet a lot of new people and men to teach, and at the same time met 6
people that were inactivos, so we are now trying to track down these souls to
help them out. So that was fun to help out and the mayor and everyone was super
happy… HAHAHA… taking pics and all! They even had an i-pad which we were all
shocked HAHA…it was a good day!
What else…
This week on Sunday I
was getting a little fired up with some things that have been going on so we
put the big boy pants on once again and put people in their place. It was
great. If we are going to serve we must serve with all our might, mind and
strength. And that was the basis for my meeting.
I called all the
leaders together after church and we made a plan. PLANNING is not always easy
for some of the people here, but I taught them a lot I think. Many were very
feliz for what we did.
We installed a plan
for the young men and women. The presidency was super happy for what we did. We
now have another plan that we have installed to have exito en la rama. We have
made a lot of changes and they are all for the better. I think the people are
finally catching on that the ship is leaving and we get after it.
We’re not all about
talk, we are about action. I want you all to take action too. Do something
different. Read the scriptures, go to church, serve others, say your prayers
and I promise you with all my heart these little things make the biggest
difference in our lives and the lives of the people around us. Get after it my
brothers and sisters.
I would like to share
with you all my love for the Savior and the importance of reading The Bible and
the Book of Mormon. I know that single handedly these three things have
completely changed me here on the mission for the rest of my life.
My testimony has
grown not only from my own experiences but also from seeing others change their
lives through doing what the Lord wants them to do. Are you doing what the lord
wants you to do?
So this week I had
the chance to finish the Book of Mormon. Many people have many questions like,
what is the Book of Mormon and what is the purpose of the Book of Mormon?
I would love to briefly
share with you what the Book of Mormon is. The Book of Mormon is a volume of
holy scripture comparable to The Bible. It is not better than The Bible in any
means. It is a record of Gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the Americas
and contains the fullness of the everlasting gospel.
I often ask people,
why do you have evidence that there are prophets in Jerusalem and not here in
the Americas? And people are like that’s a great question. And then my next
question is, Do you believe that we as people too, need a guide from a prophet
here in the Americas? And we all respond yes.
We too are just as
important as the people in Jerusalem. We need prophets and evidence that we too
are important here. Well, my brothers and sisters I want to tell you that
there is evidence. It is the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon is another
testament of Jesus Christ. It testifies that Christ lives and is our Savior.
The book is evidence that we too here in the Americas need prophets.
My testimony of my Savior
has grown so much through reading the New Testament and the Book of Mormon. I
know that my Savior lives and has died for me and all my brothers and sisters.
I promise you that if you read for yourselves you will see the truth and
divinity of this book.
The Bible along with
the Book of Mormon has changed my life completely. I know that my Savior loves
me and sacrificed for me. I would love to share with you two different parts
from the Book of Mormon that talk about the atonement of Jesus Christ. I know
that when we understand the atonement and the importancia de eso in our lives,
we will be forever changed.
I promise you my
brothers and sisters. The following scriptures are from the Book of Mormon and
I would love you guys to think about the following versus and see how important
the atonement is in our lives.
First of my favorites
– Mosiah 4:6-9
6 I say unto you, if ye have come to a knowledge of the goodness
of God, and his matchless power, and his wisdom, and his patience,
and his long suffering towards the children of men; and also, the
atonement which has been prepared from the foundation of the
world, that thereby salvation might come to him that should put
his trust in the Lord, and should be diligent in keeping his
commandments, and continue in the faith even unto the end of his
life, I mean the life of the mortal body—
7 I say, that this is the man who receiveth salvation, through the
atonement which was prepared from the foundation of the world
for all mankind, which ever were since the fall of Adam, or who
are, or who ever shall be, even unto the end of the world.
8 And this is the means whereby salvation cometh. And there is
none other salvation save this which hath been spoken of; neither
are there any conditions whereby man can be saved except the
conditions which I have told you.
9 Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things,
both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all
power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that man doth not
comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend.
Second favorite- 2
Nephi 2:6-8
6 Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the
Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.
7 Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends
of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite
spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.
8 Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things
known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that
there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be
through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah,
who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again
by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the
resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.
My brothers and sisters,
I love testifying to mis hermanos y hermanas here in Honduras that I know that
our Savior has a specific plan for each one of us. And that he loves us. He
died for us to bring us so many blessings. I love my Savior and know that he
lives.
I want each of you to
have a strong conviction of this as well. I can’t wait to share my love for my
Savior with my brothers and sisters in the states aka promise land baby!!! I
know that the Book of Mormon and The Bible are the word of God and that we need
to be spiritually edified every day. If we do so, we will rejoice with our
Heavenly Father one day again and we will receive the blessings that the Lord
has in store for us.
Don’t think about it,
just do it and you will see the blessings in your lives!!! If you have any
questions about what your boy Mar is teaching and doing regarding the Book of
Mormon, this link can help!
To all my friends and
family, make it a great week! Kill it this week! Put your best foot forward,
love you guys so much! I am always thinking about you guys and you are always
in my prayers! Love you all, aim high in all that you do and put your best foot
forward every day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you fam, love
you american women, Mr 185 and mom! Thanks friends and fam for your love and
support!!!
Con Mucho Amor,
Elder Long
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