Week #86.6 - Corona Days: transfer news

Howdy Familia!

So today was pretty okay. I made a goal to read a lot of scriptures during these next couple weeks. Turns out, I'm super bad at reading a lot. So I'm gonna work on it. I want to read all of Jesus the Christ. I am also trying to read all of the Pearl of Great Price, Doctrine and Covenants, and the New Testament.  I might venture into the Old Testament if I feel edgy 😜💯.

Today, we didn't really have a whole lot of success. The governor of Louisiana said that we are gonna go on a shutdown tomorrow.  But really that means, if you have to go outside, avoid all humans possible. 6 FEET AWAY!

We got to take the Sacrament today!!!! Bishop had us over and Elder Rasmussen and I were able to bless it. It feels good to renew Covenants.

So Transfers! I will be staying in Lake Charles to finish my mission. Elder Rasmussen, however, is leaving and going up the street to Moss Bluff! I will be with Elder Nash this next transfer. He's a homie and I'm PUMPED. I'm super excited to start the beginning of my end! There will be miracles and people will be changed through Christ. I love being a missionary so much.

Spiritual thought:

So I have been going through Ether recently and I read chapters 2 and 3 today. 

At the end of chapter 2, The Brother of Jared (TBOJ) Is talking with Lord trying to figure out how to get light in their boats. The Lord basically says, "well, I don't know what to do. These things won't work. So what are you gonna do?"

Now. A lot of people might see this as the Lord giving up on TBOJ but I see it another way. The Lord has confidence that TBOJ will go do something to try and fix the problem. Confidence from the Lord is a compliment.

So, TBOJ goes and makes 16 glass stones and takes them to the Lord. (notice how TBOJ is still including the lord in all he does.) and in these verses in ch. 3 he says:

4 And I know, O Lord, that thou hast all power, and can do whatsoever thou wilt for the benefit of man; therefore touch these stones, O Lord, with thy finger, and prepare them that they may shine forth in darkness; and they shall shine forth unto us in the vessels which we have prepared, that we may have light while we shall cross the sea.

5 Behold, O Lord, thou canst do this. We know that thou art able to show forth great power, which looks small unto the understanding of men.

TBOJ was only able to accomplish his idea as he included the Lord in his plan. We can all apply this. If we feel stuck or unsure about what to do. Don't just sit around. Go to the Lord and ask him what you should do! If you still feel stuck, continue on and keep praying because the Lord does want to be included in all you do. He WILL help you.

I also want to say good luck to all the missionaries being sent home due to the Coronavirus. Big shout out to Elder Harward! He is so awesome. I am sad to see him go, but I know he will be a powerful force back home in the Utah.

I love y'all!

Elder Furphy😘😘💯