We had a great week with many little miracles. While sitting with Jeremie during priesthood, I had a prayer in my heart to know how to help him start meeting with the bishop, or to help him want to, and the answer came as I sat there afterwards talking to him. Turns out, all he needed was a little question, and then we talked about what repentance is, and the blessings of it, and then he immediately went and asked Bishop Desjourdy if he could meet with him. What a blessing! There were many experiences like that this week, which are humbling as we put our trust in the Lord, and he can use us to do great things (even if all that means is saying what He puts into our minds and hearts).
I just love this area. I feel like I've grown so much in being Elder Hardys companion, and a helper for the other two Elders here. While its tiring at times to try to keep things in control, I might say, hah its so worth it. Its truly helped me know how to better and more fully rely on the Lord, and learn how to help others in a more Christlike manner. (D&C 121 has been an amazing help).
I just know the Gospel is true. It has helped me get through any difficulty here, and Ive seen it help others overcome weaknesses, harmful habits, and the weight of sin. It really is the anchor that keeps us grounded. I love it!! I'm not sure if i know of a truth more sure, or more reliable. Faith in Christ, repentance, making promises through baptism (or the sacrament) and receiving the Holy Ghost, when made the central part of our lives, really does fill us with joy! Its so true.
Hope you're all doing well!
Our friend Jimmy came to church, and is planning on being baptized on the 16th of November! I'm absolutely at awe of the change that has happened in him so far. And we're only starting!
love you all!
I dont have any more time, but i forgot - this week was CRAZY because Bishop Desjourdy asked us to go to the temple on Saturday so that the ward would be able to go (since he was missing Pristhood holders) so Elder Hardy and I were able to go to the Montreal temple! Haha holy cow! News bomb. That was an amazing experience as well. I'm beginning to learn really how much the Lord is watching over us, and will give all things which are necessary to us, and then some.
AND! I want to commit you to rewatch Elder Ballards talk from this conference, and listen for the challenge he extended for all of us. We need to listen to his council as a family. Please do it, and then email me back once its done. And if you dont email me back, Ill know you're not reading my emails. Sad!
Love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sherbrooke is king.
Elder Austin Keith Murphy, keep it up Elder Dallin Blake Murphy.
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