"Give me all. I don't want so much of your time, so much of your talents and money, and so much of your work: I want you. All of you. I have not come to torment or frustrate the natural man, but to kill it. No half-measures will do. I don't want to only prune a branch here and another there, rather I want the whole tree out. Hand it all over to me, the whole outfit, all of your desires all if your wants and wishes and dreams... give yourself to me and I will make of you a new self in my image"
C.S. Lewis
I love this quote because this is really what life is all about- change. No one, save Jesus Christ, is perfect in this life. Though he was sinless he still had to learn from the spirit in his life to fully understand his mission and purpose on Earth. Daniel was able to be baptized as planned this past Saturday and it was the most spiritual baptism I've ever been to. I'm telling you, God has major plans for this guy. He is an example of someone who truly changed everything for God. As soon as he understood that God was his father and that he really has a plan for him, he was willing to accept every single thing we taught him. Not only does he accept our teachings but he understands. He has changed his entire nature through reading the Book of Mormon. Instead of punching the person he got in a car accident with the other week, he hugged them. Instead of getting stressed out and frustrated with life's problems, he prays. He has become a true follower of God and is willing to give everything to follow God. I don't know if I could abandon my whole culture and upbringing at age 21, but he did it and I know there are more who can because God is real and he has a purpose for his children.
I am so grateful for God's plan of happiness and for the miracle of missionary work!
Pictures to come next week, I ran out of time! Sorry!
Love,
Sister Pearson
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