Be in Tune

The entire mission at the riverfront in Piracicaba

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This is going to be somewhat short today. This week we have been preoccupied with moving. We are moving out of our current house and into another for many reasons, one of which is so we can have another companionship live in our house with us in the future. I can’t wait until we are done – moving is definitely not my favorite.

Thursday we had interviews with President Bangerter! He is awesome and really gave some great counsel on how we can work more with less actives in our ward and area. We have been progressing with our investigators. Unfortunately we had to cancel the baptism of Harresson and Miguel but we hope sometime in the future they will be able to be baptized. So we are just keeping at it - working hard. Franciana, Renatu and Jean are scheduled to be baptized this Saturday! We are working hard and working through the Spirit. That is the most important part of all of our lives is learning to recognize and follow the Spirit.

I am reading a book by Pres. Henry B. Eyring. In it he talks about a time when he saw a man take out a notebook and a pen to take notes when he was listening to a 10 yr old give a talk in primary at church. This impressed him and has stuck with him. We can learn from anyone at any age. Sometimes we don’t think that we can learn anything from someone due to their age, circumstance or something. But whether we learn something or not is not dependent on them, it is dependent on our desire to learn and willingness to be in tune to the spirit. We can learn from anyone. We just need to be in tune with the spirit and listen with our hearts.

Another thing I have been studying is Lehi’s dream in 1 Nephi 8! I encourage you to read it again and evaluate where you are and where you want to be. It is always important to reflect and see if you are going in the right direction. And if you have strayed a little remember that no matter how far you are from the Lord, you can always return to His presence. That is what the atonement is all about. So each week as we recognize our mistakes and weaknesses we can repent. Taking the Sacrament worthily is a great opportunity we have each week. We receive His spirit and renew our convents through this sacred ordinance. So remember to keep the Sabbath day and make every effort you can to take the sacrament with purpose and thinking about your covenants!

Another picture of the entire mission. Elder Davis is about 5 rows up on the far right.

I attached a few pictures of the whole mission that we took a month or two ago - just got them. I love you all and hope you are doing great! Thanks as always for the letters and support! I appreciate it.

Com Amor,

Elder Davis​​​​​​​​​​