May 13, 2019

Funny: So, this week we went and taught BJ (who I mentioned last week) about Christ's restored gospel. He was so excited to learn more, and was very receptive to the message. As we were getting to know him better, we asked what brought him to Fargo. He told us that he came to America to represent his country in the Olympics, he is a power lifter! He showed us a picture of himself where he looked HUGE and he was shaking some British royalty's hand. He is so excited to learn more and read more from the Book of Mormon!

Spiritual:  I came to understand something more deeply about Christ's atonement recently that I would like to share. At the end of every day I ask myself, “Did I do my best did I work my hardest?” And every day I think, I could have done better. Even on the days I tried really hard, I know I could have done better. Sometimes we hold ourselves to an impossible standard of perfection, and it's one of Satan's greatest tools. Then I was reminded that whatever my effort is Christ will make up the difference. Whether it be a small effort that day or a big effort Christ will make up the difference between the effort I put in and perfection. Sometimes we talk of using Christ’s redeeming power more than using his enabling power, but we need both in order to become more like him, and live with God again. We are infinitely more than our limitations and our afflictions. Loving and forgiving ourselves is part of using His atonement.

Where I'm at: The work here is going so well! Fargo is a very prepared area! The weather is starting to warm up again which is very nice! I'm learning and growing every day.

Thanks for everything! I love you.

ofa atu!