Transfer 5:2 You Can Do More Than You Realize!!

Hello all!!!

I hope that you all have had a great week and that you will continue to have a great one this week!!

Here in Rwanda we have been seeing some miracles as well as some trials, but both have been for the benefit and learning of each one of us. After all, God will not do anything save it be for the benefit of his children. Whether it be good or bad is up to us and our attitude!

I want to share at least one experience with you all that I had this past week that has helped me to better understand the concept I put up in the Subject Line. 

I have the outstanding privilege to have a companion whose father is an Area Seventy. His father, also Elder Mdletshe, came to Rwanda this past week to preside over our District Conference. Many things were shared concerning how we can become better disciples of Christ and how everyone in Rwanda can improve to help the Church grow stronger and stronger. However, the one thing which stood out to me was the overall theme of love and diligence. 

You don't have to be a follower of Jesus Christ to recognize the fact that love is the most important thing in the world. It unites people, changes hearts, and brings understanding to many. With that being said, how much better would it be if everyone increased their love for others known and unknown!! 

Believe me, I understand that the world has become and is becoming a more and more confused place with many difficulties and troubles. However, it is through pure love (one that is focused on genuine care and the unification of all people), or charity, that we can overcome the world and its noise. 

I have seen this throughout my life and now in the lives of those we see each day.  Even the smallest compliment or smiling at people can change their day. Not only that, but we also have the Atoning Sacrifice of Jesus Christ. That isn't the greatest expression of love then I don't know what could be!

We literally have the opportunity to live after death and to have peace for eternity. This is all available to us! It is a free gift! All we have to do now is reach out and grasp for the hand that is already outstretched to mankind. To know how, one must simply read and apply the 4th Article of Faith that our Church has put forth to the world. 

I love all of you and I am grateful as always for all you do in your own lives and in supporting me at this time. I genuinely hope that you may each have your heart filled with joy today and that you can feel that you've done some good in the world today!

"You're a shining star no matter who you are"

-Elder O'Hagan