I can't even believe what a mission does for me. It has fundamentally changed who I am and why I do what I do. I love it because I know that it's preparation to become the best father and husband that I can become. Every time I go through a trial I'm okay, because I know that God doesn't give me more than I can handle and I know I'll come out the other side a better person. That's my philosophy now! Just work as hard as I can and trust in God and everything works out for the best :) I love it out here!
This week was great, we had Elder Foster from the 70 come and tour our mission (that's general authority #6 since I arrived here, Houston is either doing super good or super bad still can't tell) and he talked A LOT about working with members. He promised us that if we become a mission where we assist members with their missionary work we will baptize 300 a month. His testimony of member missionary work is so strong, he is the most successful Mission President that has been in the church in the last 30 years!! He served as in California and during his time, they baptized 3000-4000 people a year!! Can you believe that?! He was out baptizing most foreign missions. It was really awesome to hear him talk and to meet him as well. Rather than that we've been working with Sandy's family and also a new Recent Convert named Cleofas and her family, and were still with Levy 10 weeks later. We feel good about him though he continues to progress bit by bit. Rather than that nothing too excited, crazy storms and crazy people but that's just Texas :)
Thank you so much for your message about David and Goliath, that's exactly what I need to hear. That's fascinating because that's all about missionary work. God doesn't just magically turn us into who we need to be, he plants us in good soil and expects us to work to achieve our potential. I know that's true because I see it every day. The harder we work the more people we find, it's as simple as that. I really have learned such great lessons about working hard and becoming the best missionary I can be. This week was a great week of learning and growing. Everyday it gets better and better. Tell everyone I say hi and miss them! I can't wait to hear how everything goes this week! You are the best mom ever and I'm sure the best girls camp director too, thank you for all you do. Love you lots mother!!! :)
Elder Jensen
With all the "Elder Jensen"s in the mission :)
With a new friend
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