For my last trip to the temple, I got to attend everything in Korean!
This was less of a planned opportunity, and more of a special
blessing that came because we volunteered for some work. I was really
grateful to be able to go through in Korean. The language of this
country has come to root itself pretty deeply in my heart. More and
more often I find myself thinking about returning one day in the
future. It was a great experience at the temple, and I made a goal not
to lose the sense of peace and stability it brings into your life
after I return home.
On Monday we met with one of the young men in our ward and he
asked us a bunch of questions he's received from friends. It was a
really neat experience because we got to experience the Lord's promise
to His servants that we "shall not be confounded before men." For
every single one of his questions we were inspired to answer with a
testimony, and a scripture. It's incredible how the scriptures come
together to answer every question a person may have. They truly are
wells of living water, for those who are willing to draw from them.
Our district meeting this week was out of the ordinary: for the
training, I had my district members teach me! We did an extended
roleplay focusing on promising blessings and teaching simply, and it
was a great learning opportunity for everybody involved. I'm really
happy to be serving with my wonderful district, and especially to be
placed in a position where I can easily serve them.
On Friday we met one of our recent converts and discussed asking
and answering gospel questions. He's going to leave for mandatory
military service soon, so we want him to be as spiritually independent
and ready to share the gospel as he can possibly be. So, after a
discussion on the vitality of asking questions to learn in the gospel,
we first answered a few from him, then gave him some to answer as
homework. We ate dinner together afterwards, and talked more about
Korea.
On Saturday a miracle occurred! A less-active called us, then met
with us a few hours after calling! He originally went to church in a
different area, but moved back to our area to take care of his ailing
mother, who died some time ago. His life is difficult, and he believes
that meeting with us will help him. He's right, but only in the sense
that we will invite him to draw closer to Jesus Christ, who is the
true source of peace and security, and the only lasting solution to
life's difficulties. He wants to meet often, so I hope that we can
help him reestablish the habits that bring us to Christ and His
gospel.
On Sunday we had a fascinating review of the Asia North Area
Plan's for this year (more on that next week) after which I was mighty
inspired to live the gospel! During our second hour (gospel
principles) I was fascinated by our ward mission leader's retelling of
the lost sheep. While he spoke, I realized that the lost sheep is
anybody who, for whatever reason, is not enjoying the joy that the
gospel brings, whether that's through the tempests of living on earth,
inactivity in the church, or even personal or family mistakes.
This week's invitation is to do whatever it takes to bring a
measure of joy to your life. Whether it's opening the scriptures a
little more often, or praying a little more fervently, or perhaps
visiting somebody who's been on your mind but not your to do list, do
it. Then enjoy the joy!
This was less of a planned opportunity, and more of a special
blessing that came because we volunteered for some work. I was really
grateful to be able to go through in Korean. The language of this
country has come to root itself pretty deeply in my heart. More and
more often I find myself thinking about returning one day in the
future. It was a great experience at the temple, and I made a goal not
to lose the sense of peace and stability it brings into your life
after I return home.
On Monday we met with one of the young men in our ward and he
asked us a bunch of questions he's received from friends. It was a
really neat experience because we got to experience the Lord's promise
to His servants that we "shall not be confounded before men." For
every single one of his questions we were inspired to answer with a
testimony, and a scripture. It's incredible how the scriptures come
together to answer every question a person may have. They truly are
wells of living water, for those who are willing to draw from them.
Our district meeting this week was out of the ordinary: for the
training, I had my district members teach me! We did an extended
roleplay focusing on promising blessings and teaching simply, and it
was a great learning opportunity for everybody involved. I'm really
happy to be serving with my wonderful district, and especially to be
placed in a position where I can easily serve them.
On Friday we met one of our recent converts and discussed asking
and answering gospel questions. He's going to leave for mandatory
military service soon, so we want him to be as spiritually independent
and ready to share the gospel as he can possibly be. So, after a
discussion on the vitality of asking questions to learn in the gospel,
we first answered a few from him, then gave him some to answer as
homework. We ate dinner together afterwards, and talked more about
Korea.
On Saturday a miracle occurred! A less-active called us, then met
with us a few hours after calling! He originally went to church in a
different area, but moved back to our area to take care of his ailing
mother, who died some time ago. His life is difficult, and he believes
that meeting with us will help him. He's right, but only in the sense
that we will invite him to draw closer to Jesus Christ, who is the
true source of peace and security, and the only lasting solution to
life's difficulties. He wants to meet often, so I hope that we can
help him reestablish the habits that bring us to Christ and His
gospel.
On Sunday we had a fascinating review of the Asia North Area
Plan's for this year (more on that next week) after which I was mighty
inspired to live the gospel! During our second hour (gospel
principles) I was fascinated by our ward mission leader's retelling of
the lost sheep. While he spoke, I realized that the lost sheep is
anybody who, for whatever reason, is not enjoying the joy that the
gospel brings, whether that's through the tempests of living on earth,
inactivity in the church, or even personal or family mistakes.
This week's invitation is to do whatever it takes to bring a
measure of joy to your life. Whether it's opening the scriptures a
little more often, or praying a little more fervently, or perhaps
visiting somebody who's been on your mind but not your to do list, do
it. Then enjoy the joy!
Love,
Elder Austin Lynn
Elder Austin Lynn
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