This week has been filled with such wonderful moments, as you may expect, with being surrounded by missionaries and the Spirit of the Lord. Everything from being offered $40 to eat a bowl of ice cream, and break my no sugar lifestyle, having Elder Medveczky, from Hungary, join our district, to being called on spontaneously by our branch president, Pres. Henderson, to give a lesson about the language of the Spirit on the spot.
I bought a mini Book of Mormon that I've been using for reading, highlighting, and taking notes about the character, attributes, and perfections of Christ. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT SO FAR. It has already brought me closer to Him and it always makes my day brighter, ♫"for Jesus is my light"♫ --imagine me singing that line from There Is Sunshine In My Soul Today, hymn # 227. I have found that song in my head more than any other throughout my MTC stay. A close second or maybe even a tie is The Lord Is My Light # 89. I love having hymns stuck in my head, especially about the Savior. There is nothing else like being a missionary! I love it so much and I haven't even gotten out in the field.
Something that has stood out to me in my studies of the character of Christ is in 1 Nephi 24, 28, & 31. They talk about how Christ goes forth among the children of men, ministering unto the people in great power and glory, healing those afflicted in all manners. This spoke to me in particular because as I read, I was reminded of what an apostle said (or maybe I’m making this up... oh well, and I can’t remember who, heheh) but I think it was something like this: “When I finally get a moment to myself, it doesn’t last very long because I need to be out with the people! I need to love, teach, and serve, and I can’t do that if I’m at home!” At some moments in my life, I think I have tried to disappear from the world. But THE WHOLE POINT of this life is to reach OUT of ourselves. We are meant to reach outwards to others, and upwards to God. I simply cannot call myself a follower of Christ if I won’t risk the unfamiliar, the uncomfortable, and go out amongst the people to serve, love, and teach of Christ! I am incredibly eager and excited to go to Hungary and start doing so with the Hungarians.
We take on the name of Christ every week when we renew our sacramental covenants. Part of taking on His name, is taking upon ourselves His character, attributes, and perfections, BECOMING like Him. I hope to be able to take on His attributes more than ever before, and to continue to do so when I come home. I challenge you all to reflect on how you take upon yourself the name of Christ, especially as you partake of the sacrament each sabbath day. Becoming as Christ is like asking yourself to be perfect, and that can be overwhelming. Don’t forget that you have HIM to rely on. He LIVES, and not only does He live, but:
“He lives to bless us with his love.
He lives to plead for us above.
He lives our hungry souls to feed.
He lives to bless in time of need.
He lives to grant us rich supply.
He lives to guide us with his eye.
He lives to comfort us when faint.
He lives to hear our souls’ complaint.
He lives to silence all our fears.
He lives to wipe away our tears.
He lives to calm our troubled hearts.
He lives all blessings to impart.”
(I Know That My Redeemer Lives, Hymn #136)
There is nothing like music to bring us closer to heaven. One of my most spiritual moments this week happened when we sang “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” at the end of a wonderful devotional given by Elder and Sister Clayton. I encourage you all to listen more closely to the words of hymns, and to feel the light and love of our Savior through those words, and through the music that fills your soul.
Thank you for all of your love and support, it means the world!
Szeretlek titeket!
(I love you!)
Alger Nővér
We still haven't gotten to attend the temple, it has been closed for cleaning and renovations for the last 2 months, but we got to go clean the temple on our last pday. It was such a cool experience. The sisters got to clean and assemble the crystal chandeliers!
Here is my district!
This one was secretly taken by my companion. Love her so much!
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