Today I want to quickly mention something I have been taught and studied about. We know a lot about prayer; we all understand how it works and why it is important, but something that I have discovered recently is how it allows us to really progress. One of my district members showed me that when we pray we are able to align our will with God's. We all know that God is unchanging and Eternal and we know he understands the full picture then we ever could. When we pray we may ask for things and really go to him with an open heart and a contrite spirit, but if we do not let His will become ours nothing can really change. His plan is perfect even the parts where we are told we have to grow through challenges. Everything He does is perfect, so when we ask for things we must always understand we need to be hand in hand with him, not trying to rush along the path. Even Jesus Christ said "not my will but thine be done". He knew what He was about to go through was going to be difficult He knew it would be hard but he also understood that God has his plan, and that's the plan that we must follow.
We must also understand that when we have aligned our will with His, it is now on His timetable. He isn't going to change his plan to fit us, we have to change to fit his plan. Patience is something that I have always struggled with, but as I have begun to look at it this way I have been able to more fully accept my trials and times for growth. It isn't easy but then nothing that means anything is really easy.
This week has been insane, we have been so busy lately. This past week me and my companion have been trying to say hello and check in with all our investigators which is an awesome plan, the only issue is we don't have enough time in a week to do that. We have ended up cutting into our days even more finding every available second to proselyte and teach. We have also been attempting to say hello to a few members and show our support. This week we ended up going farming and weeding twice!! I was so happy, next week I should be able to send photos.
I use a sword to cut down trees that are so tall. This lets the farmers farm their land. It was so awesome! I loved every minute of it and every sweat drop was worth it. I can't believe Heavenly Father found a mission for me where I use a sword!!!
I love you and appreciate your letters and prayers.
Elder Butters
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