A funny story about our meals... last Saturday i believe we did
service all day and were treated to pizza afterwards. So we were
basically forced to eat 5 pieces each. Then we had a dinner appointment
where we were basically forced to eat 2 hamburgers and 2 hotdogs each
(not to mention all the sides like potato salad and corn on the cob and
junk like that), and THEN we had ANOTHER dinner appointment where we had
ribs, baked potatos, salad, corn on the cob, AND dessert! Oh my
goodness i have never eaten so much in my entire life. Elder Ith and I
were so stuffed. I just wanted to sit there and cry! The sad part is
that while i was trying to eat the ribs and praying at the same time
that i could eat all this food i guess i started to sweat. So the
members daughter said to her dad "Dad would you turn on the fan? Elder B
over here is sweating!" Oh man, I havent been so emberassed in a while.
haha. We didnt eat the next day. We fasted hahaha. But dang its pretty
ridiculous. Im not going to get fat though i promise! As soon as elder
Holt leaves this thursday Elder Ith and I have agreed to go running
every morning and work out. So that should be good.
Im finally starting to accept my new life here in Burlington,
Kentucky. I definitely am starting to fit in and really be the
missionary that i need to be. Im working hard, playing hard, and praying
hard! :) Were actually going to the driving range today with a return
missionary cuz were cool and like to haev fun on our pdays! I bore my
testimony in church yesterday. It was a quick testimony but i wanted the
ward to know that i love them and they have a new missionary ready to
serve! It was great. The spirit was strong.
Not a ton has happened this week. A few days were really slow and
we actually ended up going back to the apartment and taking naps once.
Thats bad, dont do it! I have repented so dont worry. I have never been
so exhausted in my life though. But anyways, on the days when we arent
out doing anything and are just sitting in the apartment i make sure
that i am always doing something productive. I have learned how
important it is to always study the scriptures! The scriptures always
bring me comfort and peace and i learn something new from them
everytime!
The lesson i learned this week comes from Revelation 3:20. And if
you have ever seen the picture of Christ knocking at the door, that is
the picture that goes with this scripture. If you look at that picture
you can notice that there is no doorknob. I thought "how is Christ
supposed to get in if there is no doorknob?" What i learned is that The
door is the door to our hearts. And Christ is always there waiting and
knocking trying to be with us. We have to open the door on the other
side so that Christ can enter into our hearts and always be with us! I
know that through faith, and prayer and obedience to the commandments
that we can open the door and let Christ into our lives. This thought
can be applied in almost all situations of life! Wether you are feeling
down or angry or lost, confused or upset just remember the picture of
Christ knocking on your door and I know the spirit will help you open
the door as you pray to your Father in Heaven. He loves us all so much!
No man can comprehend the love our Father has for us. Im greatful for my
father in heaven and for his immeasurable love that he sent his Only
Begotten Son to pay for our sins. I am also greatful for You Dad! i love
you so much and i cant wait to someday be with you again after my
mission and discuss deep doctrine :) ive been getting into that stuff a
lot lately. Its pretty intense. haha anyways, I love you all so much!
Stay strong, remember who you are, and be an example of the
believers!!!!!
Mucho Love,
Elder Benavides
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