Whether I like it or not my mission is coming to a close.
With just about three and a half weeks left
I've been thinking a lot back on my mission
and am coming to realize what truly has mattered to me.
The People.
From a green meal on my first Monday at the Owen's,
to attending the open house for the now Elder Steven Cordon,
to sharing meals with friends,
to training Elder Van Wagenen.
It has always been the people that have made it so special.
I know that my mission call was less about the geography
and more about the relationships.
It's the moments I spent one-on-one
with those who were in desperate need of Christ's grace.
It's the moments that I saw Christ's grace
work miracles in others lives.
It was the moments when I didn't know if I could continue on
and then His love and mercy were manifest through
an inspired person who knew Him as their savior.
It's those moments that brought me to know
that Christ is truly our savior.
It was the moment when a man turned his life around
and found himself worthy to be sealed to his now wife.
It was the moment when a man bound by addiction
broke free and thanked his Savior for the power to do so.
When we realize how much we need Him
He shows us how much He loves us.
Whether you have a valentine or not
you know someone loves you.
You have the best valentine anyone could ask for.
Look for it in those you love.
Look for it in those who will reach out to you today.
and most importantly,
Show it to those who may have forgotten this perfect valentine:
that is given to all of us,
personally.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
