Hey family!
What a crazily fast week it has been. I leave for Chile
tomorrow and I'm super excited to get to talk to you all! Cafe Rio at the
airport is also going to be delicious. And of course the first time that
I'll be in public as an official missionary. What a crazy thought!
Over my time at the MTC I have learned that patience is truly a
virtue. It is a hard attribute to gain, but it is possible through Christ
and Heavenly Father. I have realized that as I am patient that Lord will
grant me blessings. Blessings that only come from being patient.
Everything is on the Lord's timetable. I am the means to which His
timetable can be fullfilled. Not all of it of course, but the segment of
it that He needs me for. The Lord knows all. He knows when a
certain person needs the Gospel. The whole earth is on the timetable of
the Lord.
I have also learned how to endure trials through patience.
The trials of Spanish, lack of sleep, home sickness, and of course the food
have all been a present at the MTC. The Lord has a purpose in all
things. This thought brings me comfort. Also, the perfect
example of Christ has guided me along this experience. His pure example
of love has made me become not only a better leader, but a better
brother. Both a physical and spiritual brother to all. The Lord has
provided me with comfort and I truly thank Him for that. I would not have
been able to survive these past 2 months without Him. Now don't get me
wrong, I loved the MTC! But there are some challenging times that every
missionary faces, and I realized how the Lord is always there is be your
leader. To be the most faithful companion there is. And I must be a
faithful servant to Him.
In order to have patience, you must have faith and hope. A
hope that something positive will come out of your patience. A hope that
there is always a brighter future ahead. A faith that Heavenly Father is
watching over you and truly loves you. Patience is not possible without
these two.
I have also noticed the patience that others have. They are
great examples to me and I strive to be like them. This has made me
realize that other may be watching me. I need to be patient. I have
no idea when someone is watching me, is looking up to me. In Alma 17:11
it says "Ye shall be patient in long suffering and afflictions that ye may
show forth good examples unto them in me." Patience is a Christlike
Attribute. Others realize the love you have for them when you are patient
for them.
Patience for me all comes down to trusting the Lord.
Mosiah 7:18-19 has been a scripture of comfort for me this past 2 months.
We will always face trials. It's impossible to avoid them. But if
we trust in the Lord and REJOICE then our burdens will become smaller. He
will lessen the amount of bumps that we face in life as well as lessen the size
of them. He is truly our Heavenly Father and his love unbelievable.
The city of Coppell is in my prayers. During hard times
like these, it is best to turn to the Lord. He is waiting for the prayers
of His children.
I'm also praying that the wounds BYU has received from Oregon
State will be healed quickly.
I'm praying for all of you!
Elder
Weidman
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