It's More Fun in the Philippines (highlights):
- It's crazy hot here! A typical conversation starter here begins with "MAINIT!" which just means "IT'S HOT!" People say it ALL the time, and it kind of makes us laugh because of how much we hear it in one day. Yesterday we counted each time we heard someone say "mainit," and it totaled to 54 times!!
- I have gained 20 POUNDS since the beginning of my mission!! I blame it on the rice.
- We ate dinner with the Mediano Family at "Kainan Sa Balsa." It's basically a bunch of floating, bamboo rafts, and the food is delicious!
In the Philippines, the Worldwide Broadcast of General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints comes late. We had the opportunity to watch it this last weekend, and I just want to share a few of the things that really caught my attention:
First off, Jesus Christ invites us to come unto Him. He is our Savior and Redeemer. As human beings in imperfect bodies on an imperfect world, we are subject to many issues and trials. However, Jesus Christ descended below our painful conditions so that he can lift us up to receive the blessings of his Infinite Atonement. If we feel a difficult time feeling and receiving his support in our life, we must consider what may be stopping us. Is it questions or trials that are stopping us, or is it our faith? The fact is, we are placed on Earth to "walk by Faith, not by Sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7). At times we may feel in the dark. However, strengthen your faith enough to take a few steps in the dark and the lights will eventually come back on. What I mean is, "feed your Spirit," by praying to your Heavenly father. Study the Life of Jesus Christ by reading in the New testament, or learn of the Savior's Atoning Power by reading in the Book of Mormon. We must dedicate ourselves and rededicate ourselves.
Elder Hemmert
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