I was thinking of something to write that reflects something that I've learned recently and I've decided that I'd like to share about the huge testimony of timing that I've gained over the past few months. God knows what he wants to do with us and what he wants us to become. He will work with us on his timetable, not ours, but as we're patient He always follows through. We cannot force our will upon His. By relentlessly trying to force our will upon His we show that we have a low amount of faith. Timing tests our patience and faith simultaneously and adds to our knowledge of God's love after we see the results of relying upon God's timing and not our own.
The past week has been the busiest week of my mission. The AP training process ended last week on Tuesday when Elder Gathro officially turned the keys, phone and info over to me. He flew home to Jacksonville, FL on Wednesday morning and I've been adjusting and adapting to my new responsibilities for the past six days.
The busiest part of the busy week was transfers, which happened last Wednesday. We finished the transfer assignments about five days prior to transfer day, but we had to make car arrangements for new companionships, prepare training packets for new District Leaders and Zone Leaders, prepare a training segment that we presented to the L.A. Mission leadership on Saturday morning, and a lot of other things too. I've been told that on a normal transfer week that the AP's don't usually leave the office until 5-6pm on most days. That was true. We don't have a ton of time to work in our area throughout the week because of the office work we need to complete, but when we get out we make it worth it.
During the departure devotional last Tuesday for the departing missionaries who left last Wednesday, I was reminded that I'm very grateful to still have 6.5 months left on my mission. When I heard all the missionary's testimonies and thoughts about their mission I felt grateful for my opportunity to be here and serving the Lord in this part of His vineyard. Two years to serve seemed to be a long time once I started my mission, but it's been passing by quickly and it will be over before I know it. I love the mission!
This upcoming week Elder Gentry and I will be conducting a Zone Leader Council Meeting tomorrow at the mission home, then six separate meetings with individual zones throughout the mission to gather information about what is going well in the mission and what can improve. We'll have a busy week, but it will be a good one.
I picked up a freshly tailored suit from a tailor store this morning and it's nice to have a suit that fits me now. I felt like a little kid wearing his dad's suit when I had it before it was properly fitted. It fits nice and stug now and hopefully that will keep me motivated to maintain a consistent weight. Thanks for the support and prayers from each of you. The Church is true and Christ is real. God listens to our prayers and loves us each individually.
Take care and have a great week!
The past week has been the busiest week of my mission. The AP training process ended last week on Tuesday when Elder Gathro officially turned the keys, phone and info over to me. He flew home to Jacksonville, FL on Wednesday morning and I've been adjusting and adapting to my new responsibilities for the past six days.
The busiest part of the busy week was transfers, which happened last Wednesday. We finished the transfer assignments about five days prior to transfer day, but we had to make car arrangements for new companionships, prepare training packets for new District Leaders and Zone Leaders, prepare a training segment that we presented to the L.A. Mission leadership on Saturday morning, and a lot of other things too. I've been told that on a normal transfer week that the AP's don't usually leave the office until 5-6pm on most days. That was true. We don't have a ton of time to work in our area throughout the week because of the office work we need to complete, but when we get out we make it worth it.
During the departure devotional last Tuesday for the departing missionaries who left last Wednesday, I was reminded that I'm very grateful to still have 6.5 months left on my mission. When I heard all the missionary's testimonies and thoughts about their mission I felt grateful for my opportunity to be here and serving the Lord in this part of His vineyard. Two years to serve seemed to be a long time once I started my mission, but it's been passing by quickly and it will be over before I know it. I love the mission!
This upcoming week Elder Gentry and I will be conducting a Zone Leader Council Meeting tomorrow at the mission home, then six separate meetings with individual zones throughout the mission to gather information about what is going well in the mission and what can improve. We'll have a busy week, but it will be a good one.
I picked up a freshly tailored suit from a tailor store this morning and it's nice to have a suit that fits me now. I felt like a little kid wearing his dad's suit when I had it before it was properly fitted. It fits nice and stug now and hopefully that will keep me motivated to maintain a consistent weight. Thanks for the support and prayers from each of you. The Church is true and Christ is real. God listens to our prayers and loves us each individually.
Take care and have a great week!
Elder Brycen Gold
