Homeless??? Doesn't matter.... Still Came To Church- Week 15

This week was really awesome everyone. We found so many amazing people to teach but we were really able to focus in on Sebatian. He is absolutely amazing. He lives on the side walk in this like shack looking thing. He has 2 floors but it is literally made out of couches and like tarps and stuff. But we taught him outside of his "House" and it was just amazing. We taught about Joseph Smith and the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is 55 years old and has really changed his life around these last 5 years. He had a house, family and money, but lost it all because of drugs and alcohol but he really hit rock bottom and found Jesus Christ on the way back up. He is such a miracle to me that no matter how far away you are from God, there is always a way to return back to the path that leads us ALL to Eternal Salvation. 

Family and Friends, this weekend is General Conference and I encourage all of  you to go. If you don't know what it is talk to a friend that does, and if you already know what it is invite someone to go with you. Conference is such a blessing and I can testify that if you have a question about ANYTHING you will receive an answer if you sincerely/diligently look for it during Conference weekend. 

Missionary work isn't just for people with name tags that say our name and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Anyone can be a representative of Jesus Christ. Read the scriptures every day and then live those same principles

and God will put people in your life to help, teach, and love. 

I know with all of my heart that Jesus is the Christ, without Him and His Atonement we wouldn't be able to feel joy. We wouldn't be able to return and live with our Heavenly Father again in the next life. One of my favorite scriptures says "Look unto me in every thought, doubt not; fear not" As we look at Jesus Christ in every action and thought we will fill his spirit and power in our hearts. We will be happier and we will be able to make decisions that will impact our life for more than just right now in the moment. 

Continue to "Choose The Right" I have so much love in my heart for every single one of you and pray every day that you all can WANT to live in righteousness in every second..minute..hour..day..month..year..decade.. for your whole life! 

Doubt Not; Fear Not

Elder Ricks