Sunset

Yeah, I love it here. :)

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– Elder William Kevin Black

Upon the Top of the Waters

Recently, I had a fantastic personal study, as I read Ether 6. I saw the parallel between the Jaredites and the Nephites, then that parallel to my life. The Jaredites couldn't see where they were going, and had no compass. They wholly put their faith in the Lord, and sang the entire journey to the promised land. The Nephites could see where they were going, had a compass, but murmured and were miserable the entire journey. The Jaredites had to exercise more faith, and had a brilliant journey! Then, as I read that the winds and waves pushed them to the promised land, I saw how our trials and afflictions push us to be who God wants us to be. 

What surprised me most was when I saw an Ensign talk the next day, where someone else with depression wrote a similar article! [here]

It's been a good week. Ups and downs, but without them, we wouldn't have a heartbeat. :)

I'm happy. :) Though I was stressed this morning / last night about helping the district, I realized I was sad because I couldn't see my efforts taking effect. I'm happy now, because I've realized that I should measure my success by how much I'm trying, not by the fruit (which I won't see anyway). 

Thank you everyone for your prayers and for writing me! :D I love you all, and am so happy to hear from you. 

Sorry I haven't replied to all of you - I was a bit swamped. :) and sorry in general for failing at replying to letters in general... And it probably won't get better over the next year, but I'll keep trying. :)

Cheers! Ta!

– Elder William Kevin Black

Lord it's hard to be humble...

...when you're perfect in every way!

It's a song a member sang to us. XD ahahah it was great!

But this week has been good. :) 

Because I'm lazy, and don't like retyping stuff, here's what I wrote pres: 

The highlight was when we were inspired to go by Jonathan, a LA since he was 14, who still has the aaronic priesthood and a burning testimony! We taught the restoration and plan of salvation so powerfully, and felt the spirit strongly this whole time! It was a marvelous experience for us! 

 So we're doing well. :) Life is a bumpy road, but we always get through it at the end! :D

My favourite talks from conference were from Elder Jorg Klebingat and Elder Lynn G. Robbins. Brilliant. "That is Apostacy!" Oh, I loved it so much - the straightforwardness of Robbins was so refreshing. :) 

Love you all! Hope you had fantastic weeks! Remember: the dawn will always break! :)

Cheers! 

– Elder William Kevin Black