Called to Serve!

So I am now in my area of the Farmington New Mexico Mission. The Lord's hand truly is in this work and is guiding each and everyone of us. It's incredible to hear about all the miracles and things that are happening back home. I've figured out that homesick is only bad when it is disabling. Thinking of all of you and home is something that can be enabling. Times when I didn't even know I was down, I would read an email or letter from one of you and things would be uplifting. This opportunity is a time for me to help not only everyone out here, but each of you as well. I no longer do this mission because of what it will transform me into, what it will allow me to see, what it will do for me, but what it will do for all of you. This life is meant to be given to our God and those around us. There is a reason that it is the great commandment. With commandments, there are blessings. I'm so grateful for the people in my life that make it so easy to learn to love. Love is the essence of the Gospel. We can't and won't do anything without it. It is the driving force behind the Lord's work and it is the bridge between all of us imperfect human beings.

Meeting lots of new Elders and Sisters whom I know I will know for a life time. THey each posses things that I will always admire and strive to obtain. 

My mission president is incredible, as is his wife. I know I'm right where the Lord wants to be.

I challenge each of you this week to know how to more fully lose yourself in what it is you do. Thinking inwardly is the root of all sin. As you start to do and say things for those around you, you will see the power and happiness that comes. Christ said "my yoke is easy and my burden is light". The reason is because of his devoted love to all mankind. If someone cuts you off, it is easier to not get mad because of the burden that is going to be carried through your day. When people's imperfections and lack of common sense effect you, it is easier to know that we all have imperfections and that ultimately you have something to learn from this person. Getting frustrated and upset because someone else has a hard time with whatever it is, will only weigh you down.

Don't have a ton of time but just wanted you all to know all is well and that things are great!! 

 

Elder Brayden James Sandberg