This week was a very busy week with some extra spent time working on extra projects and work. As I went throughout this week and the week quickly passed by, I realized how fast time can pass us by sometimes without us really noticing. The importance of planning our time and prioritizing the things in our lives becomes particularly important when we are always busy and need to leave something behind.
As one who preaches the restored gospel of Jesus Christ everyday, I have deeply realized the importance of religion in the lives of everyone. Our love for our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ is not something that can be placed behind in the "To do later" pile, but, should surely be placed at the top of our priority list in life.
I testify of the blessings of obedience to the principles of the gospel. Obedience brings true happiness.
As we continue to work and complete our daily tasks, I would bear testimony and urge everyone to always put the important things first in life, that being, the spiritual things in our lives and our family. I know that as each and every one of us manage to do this, we will witness wonderful things happening in our lives.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
5/7/2010 Letter from Elder Joshua Shelhamer
This week was an exciting week. I was able to call my family for Mother´s Day and was able to talk to my Mother and my Father. It was very exciting to hear their voices and talk to my family at home.
This past week we have been helping many youth find hope and joy in Christ as we showed them how to study and follow the words of Christ. Every Tuesday through Friday night here in my area, the area youth that are members of the church gather in the Chapel for a class called "Seminary." Seminary is a class that allows youth to come and be edified by the word of God, and to find much needed spiritual strength in their lives. This past week, we started inviting more and more youth that we are teaching to arrive at this class, to study and be enriched with the words of the scriptures, and as we do so, I can see them changing and coming closer to Christ each day.
I know and testify that the Holy Scriptures have spiritual power that can help and bless us every day of our lives. Studying and examining the words of Christ allows us to learn and apply the teachings of our Savior in our lives and in turn, walk the pathway of life that leads to our eternal salvation.
I invite everyone to study the scriptures that you may have, and learn about the happiness and hope that the words of Christ contain. Also, I would invite everyone to request a copy of the Book of Mormon if you do not already have a copy at http://www.mormon.org/.
I hope everyone is doing well, and hope to continue to hear from you all soon!
This past week we have been helping many youth find hope and joy in Christ as we showed them how to study and follow the words of Christ. Every Tuesday through Friday night here in my area, the area youth that are members of the church gather in the Chapel for a class called "Seminary." Seminary is a class that allows youth to come and be edified by the word of God, and to find much needed spiritual strength in their lives. This past week, we started inviting more and more youth that we are teaching to arrive at this class, to study and be enriched with the words of the scriptures, and as we do so, I can see them changing and coming closer to Christ each day.
I know and testify that the Holy Scriptures have spiritual power that can help and bless us every day of our lives. Studying and examining the words of Christ allows us to learn and apply the teachings of our Savior in our lives and in turn, walk the pathway of life that leads to our eternal salvation.
I invite everyone to study the scriptures that you may have, and learn about the happiness and hope that the words of Christ contain. Also, I would invite everyone to request a copy of the Book of Mormon if you do not already have a copy at http://www.mormon.org/.
I hope everyone is doing well, and hope to continue to hear from you all soon!
4/30/2010 Letter from Elder Joshua Shelhamer
This week was an exciting week filled with many things to complete in the mission office along with many people to help.
Today, we went on an office trip to the other side of the Island of Santiago called Tarrafal. It was a lot of fun. We spent some time on the beach, and also visited a tunnel/cave in which we passed through. As we passed through this tunnel, it was dark, and the 2 flashlights that we had were barely sufficient to guide the way through. Halfway through the tunnel, one of my sandals that I was wearing broke. I started walking barefoot. I hit my head off the top of the cave once when the height suddenly changed. I had some difficult moments passing through this cave, and near the end, without any sign of light, was hoping that the end was near. As we finished this journey, I pondered about this experience and how this same type of experience like I was experiencing, many people around the world are experiencing, spiritually. Some times in life, we have dark moments, or times when we just doing really know why, how, or who cares. We have days when everything seems to be going wrong, and we feel along in a large world. In life, these experiences can be fixed; peace, happiness and hope can be found in and through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that all of the experiences we encounter in life are meant for our benefit, and that as we act, using our agency, we can show great love for our Father in Heaven and feel his merciful love in our lives. Jesus Christ is the light of the world, and a light that can guide our lives, if we permit him to. Troubles, weaknesses, and sadness can be overcome with happiness, strength, and success, as we live according to the teachings of Christ.
As one of His servants, I testify of the love of Christ available for everyone. Jesus is our Savior, and in saying this, I mean to say that we can be saved through His sacrifice and ultimate expression of love that we showed for each of us when he took upon himself our sadness, pain, and sins.
I invite everyone to come to Christ, and to look to Him in those moments of darkness and troubles, and as you do so, I know that you will begin to feel his abundant love in your lives.
Today, we went on an office trip to the other side of the Island of Santiago called Tarrafal. It was a lot of fun. We spent some time on the beach, and also visited a tunnel/cave in which we passed through. As we passed through this tunnel, it was dark, and the 2 flashlights that we had were barely sufficient to guide the way through. Halfway through the tunnel, one of my sandals that I was wearing broke. I started walking barefoot. I hit my head off the top of the cave once when the height suddenly changed. I had some difficult moments passing through this cave, and near the end, without any sign of light, was hoping that the end was near. As we finished this journey, I pondered about this experience and how this same type of experience like I was experiencing, many people around the world are experiencing, spiritually. Some times in life, we have dark moments, or times when we just doing really know why, how, or who cares. We have days when everything seems to be going wrong, and we feel along in a large world. In life, these experiences can be fixed; peace, happiness and hope can be found in and through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that all of the experiences we encounter in life are meant for our benefit, and that as we act, using our agency, we can show great love for our Father in Heaven and feel his merciful love in our lives. Jesus Christ is the light of the world, and a light that can guide our lives, if we permit him to. Troubles, weaknesses, and sadness can be overcome with happiness, strength, and success, as we live according to the teachings of Christ.
As one of His servants, I testify of the love of Christ available for everyone. Jesus is our Savior, and in saying this, I mean to say that we can be saved through His sacrifice and ultimate expression of love that we showed for each of us when he took upon himself our sadness, pain, and sins.
I invite everyone to come to Christ, and to look to Him in those moments of darkness and troubles, and as you do so, I know that you will begin to feel his abundant love in your lives.
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