Words
cannot describe all of the emotions that I have felt over this last week, and
truly over the last 2 years. I am so incredibly grateful for the privilege and
blessing I have been given to serve as a representative of Jesus Christ. It's
gone by faster than I could have ever imagined, and I have truly grown and
changed so much over these last 24 months. I would not trade these experiences
and memories for anything. I have truly come to know that Jesus Christ is MY
Savior, that His church truly has been restored, that His gospel and atonement
truly change lives, and that God really is a God of miracles.
There's
been a phrase that constantly has gone through mind throughout my whole
mission. Through both the good and the hard, I've always pondered and felt the
words "I stand all amazed" stir my soul. I stand all amazed at the
love of my Heavenly Father. I stand all amazed at His patience and trust,
especially when He knows we have to suffer and endure trials to become more
like Him. I stand all amazed at His ability to magnify our efforts and provide
constant miracles, even as a very imperfect and flawed servant. And, I truly
stand all amazed at the joy and redemption offered through Christ, His atoning
sacrifice, and the plan of salvation. I will stand by Him forever and never
fall away, and I will praise His name forever.
It
was an incredible last week here in Rioverde. We started off with an amazing Zone
Conference on Tuesday, got to share my final testimony with my companions and
heard some amazing training from President and Hermana Castro! They are going
to do so much good in this mission and the work is going to progress so much! Then
we had the miracle of Leticia's baptism on Saturday! Thank you for all the
prayers and fasting, I testify that God truly worked miracles in her life to
help her be ready to make a covenant with God! She overcame so many trials but
the joy we felt seeing her make a covenant with God made it all worth it. Sadly,
our friend Abi will need a little more time to get there, but we trust
completely in God's timing and know that one day soon she'll also be able to
make covenants with her Heavenly Father!
I
cannot express just how grateful I truly am for every one of you! You have all
impacted my life and helped me keep going every step of this journey and I am
so grateful for all the constant love, support and prayers! For those who would
like, this upcoming Sunday (July 27th) I will be blessed with the opportunity
to testify of Christ and all the experiences that I've had on my mission! All
are invited! Love you all and see you soon!!
Love,
Elder McDonald
Word of the Week: Misión México Aguascalientes!! The greatest mission on planet earth 🥹
Invitation FOR LIFE: FOLLOW CHRIST!! Do everything you possibly can each day for the rest of your
life to follow the Savior! Follow Him, testify of Him, and share His light! I
promise you joy beyond anything you can imagine!
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