New Companion: Elder Chalk

Buenos días, que onda?

Spanish word of the day: Maje (bloke; pronounced "MA-hay")

First things first, I got my new companion and let's just say we already have some inside jokes. His name is Elder Chalk and served in Guatemala for about 10 months and he's from the nation of Texas

Had a special moment on Sunday. My friend Jovanny (in Boston) got baptized and I was able to watch it over Zoom. It's amazing to see that I was able to participate in this event having taught him in the past.

On the thought of baptism, this week, I ask you all to pray that all goes well with Manuel's baptism on the 25th.

This week, I'd like to talk about the joy we can have from repentence. While reading in Alma 36:21, something interesting caught my attention. This is when Alma the Younger is recounting his change of heart to his son.

In verse 21, I love how he compares the bitterness of his sins to the sweetness of his repentence. After reading this, I realized without having gone through that experience of what it felt like to be a condemned soul, he wouldn't have been able to have the immense joy.

So, moral of the story, it's time to repent. It is so so so much better to not have to drag around all of the baggage from the past. By doing so, you will feel joy that is equally as great as your sorrow. I promise you!

As said by an apostle of God:

"You are never too far away from where the Savior's light shines"

I'm so grateful for all of you and I love you all!

con mucho amor,
Elder Rasmussen

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