Heavenly Father - Jesus Christ - The Holy Ghost- Week 18

Well everyone, time flies when you are sleeping...... Today we got up, read some scriptures, went to the computers, then went to lunch and got pizza for the rest of the week ;) then I took a major nap. Pretty weird taking a nap during the day. But whooo I feel refreshed! Now we are back on the computers! 

This week was amazing. We were able to go to the Temple as a mission on Wednesday and I loved it. I just wanna say, our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost really are all working with one purpose in heart. Trying to bring all of us back into the presence of our Heavenly Father again. I love that as I strive to live in accordance with the Gospel of Jesus Christ I seriously find more joy in my life.

Story of the week :))))) Since Elder Belnap and I have been together we have just talked with basically everyone in the streets, people that are close to our house and that are just always working in the same spot. One of these people has a food restaurant and it is open from about 8-12 PM and we usually always stop by and just talk about basically anything. But last night was different. We talked and they didn't have any customers so they just started asking about why we are here. And they couldn't believe that we pay for everything to be here in Mexico for 2 years and that the church doesn't pay us anything. But I loved talking about this because it made me reflect on what is really important. I was able to tell them that to me salvation is more important than any amount of money a mission costs. And that is exactly what every single missionary throughout the world is doing. Bringing others unto Christ by giving them their own exaulation. I love that I get to be apart of such a wonderful service to so many people in Mexico. 

Thank you all for everything that you do for me. I really just appreciate the small and simple acts you all do. The scriptures say, "By Small and Simple Things, Are Great Things Brought to Pass" I know that as you all strive to put Jesus Christ in the center of your lives you will find more joy and happiness all around you. Jesus Christ is the ONLY way for us to return and be completely happy. So put Him first and you will find that joy. 

I love you all so much! Keek up the amazing work! 

Elder Ricks