Hi everybody, just like the rest of the world (I’m assuming) we are in isolation. At times I feel like my companion and I are the only people left on earth because it is so quiet over here. It was a good week though. The members have been bringing us food everyday since the isolation started so that has been awesome. We send a lot of messages to them to help uplift them and give them comfort and I think that the Lord is blessing us with food! We call a lot of people and search for people we have met on Facebook, we have had some good luck but it doesn’t beat seeing them in person.
This is a unique time but we will be okay. The Lord has a plan and expects us to continue to be obedient and stay committed. This is a great time to grow closer to him, I have enjoyed this time to study more and invite you to do so. Do whatever you can to fill your day with the spirit and this time will be a blessing to you.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)
Without fear, there is no courage. Without tumult, there is no peace. Peace is offered to us by the love of the Savior and his Atonement, it is received by our obedience to his commandments.
Here is something from my Mission President I wanted to share.
– President Bednar (Elder David A. Bednar’s nephew),
“The Lord is doing His work His way. We are the students of his way, not the school masters. The Lord doesn’t need good weather, good health, and thriving economics to do his work. In fact, some of his most artful work comes in bad weather, in times of drought, famine, poverty and rampant disease. The lord is opening the door not closing it. Gods hand is not stayed. He is not standing still. Don’t “pass” the time in which he is separating the righteous from the wicked. Gather the righteous and have faith he will help you.”
Have faith. Don’t be afraid. Things will work out. It’s hard being away from home, but following the Lord makes it worth it. I miss you all very much and pray for you daily. Have a good week. Love,-Elder Souza
Elder Souza's Mission 