Sorry I haven't written in so long. I've been slammed with college applications, but now I've got everything done.
This week was really good, after some very long days of knocking. We haven't been seeing any success for the past 2 weeks or so from knocking. The good thing about this area is there are doors for days, so we never run out of Spanish people to talk to. But nonetheless, not much success. The Church down here in Florida isn't very strong on an organizational level, at least down here in Miami. I have been thinking a lot about the problems the mission has been facing and that I have been facing, as well as some recent counsel received in the world-wide mission broadcast. I have neglected working with members on my mission, even though most of my success has come from member work. In a sense, I've been pretty prideful thinking that I as a missionary can go out and knock enough doors and find enough people and all will be well-- we can do it on our own. But our mission slogan is "establishing zion" which includes the wards in which we serve. I'm really focusing on balancing everything out--getting members involved in all aspects of what we missionaries do, getting them excited about missionary work, creating a missionary-minded culture in the ward, and strengthening the families individual in the ward (because ALL members need strengthening too). Anyways, just some boring thoughts from a missionary.
This week we found a SWEET family of 4 from the Dominican Republic. They are so cool! They have so many great questions, and a really truly searching for answers. They're studying, reading, praying, and truly meditating and pondering on the message. We are really excited about them. they're extremely humble, really polite kids-- they're just a great family. I hope to have lots more to report on them in the future!
Quick spiritual thought--Faith is really important. I was reading from Lectures on Faith this morning, and I don't think we realize (I definitely don't) how integral Faith is in ALL our lives. Faith is more than just belief in God. It's assurance of things not seen. Faith drives all activity in our lives, mental and physical. Every actions stems from a belief of a result that is hoped for. That's about it from me. Hope everyone has a great week!
Elder Juanes
Elder Jace Johns
5841 W 20th Lane
Hiahleah, FL 33016
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