Hey so this is just gonna be a quick email. Heaps has been happening this week. We had Zone Conference. Our Mission President's wife gives some incredible trainings that are just always on point. I'll share some of her thoughts:
"Misconceptions of Repentance:
1) Myth: There are hard 'steps' of repentance; truth: There are positive "fruits' of repentance
2) Myth: The longer I wait the easier it will be; truth: the sooner you repent the free-er you will be
3) Myth: If I'm repentant, I'll never do it again; truth: If I'm repentant, I'll always keep trying again"
There were more, but these were some of my favorite. Repentance can be a daunting task. I've been through it myself and it can be very scary and intimidating. However, the joy and peace that comes afterwards, is inexpressible. How incredible it feels to have that burden lifted. In the Book of Mormon, Alma describes this feeling in Alma 36:6-21
"And now, behold, when I thought this, I could remember my pains no more; yea, I was harrowed up by the memory of my sins no more. And oh, what joy, and what marvelous light I did behold; yea, my soul was filled with joy as exceeding as was my pain!"
If you have some repenting to do, get it over with. Consequences may seem high at this moment, but if you wait consequences will only increase and much harder to do so later on.
Please keep the missionaries in your prayers. We've had a couple of missionaries in my zone go home early because of medical reasons. Heaps of other stuff has been happening as well. So please, pray for the missionaries. This week has just been hectic. Super busy, taking care of the missionaries in my zone, trying to build relationships, motivate and build them up, then try to lead our area and ward, stay on top of the missionary work in our area and then try to find time to study Korean.... I'm grateful my companion has been patient with me and all this craziness. Definitely exhausted at the end of each day. Have a great week and PRESIDENT NELSON THE PROPHET COMES ON SUNDAY!!! So I'll let you know how that goes! 안녕히 주무세요!
Elder Brandon Escamilla
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Australia Sydney Mission
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