Elder Reece Leavitt

The little things matter!!

E aí meus amigos, como vocês estão? What's going on guys, how's life been? This week was good so let's get to it.

We went to a Rodizio and that was fire. I will say the quality of the pizza is not the best. But it's okay because you get full every time you go.

We also went to these inactive members' houses. And one of them is really really jacked. Like very big. But they were around our age, and all they had planned in their lives was to work to get money for their mom that broke her hip. She is still in the hospital and they are just working away. But one of their friends showed up and he spoke a little English. But not a lot. And he was really funny. But we invited them back to church and exercising faith will bless you and the people you love most.

And one night we were over at the old bishop's house and he helped us know the members that live here that we haven't been able to get in contact with. And just know their story. So we can try and contact them at the right time. But the members here are a little hard to work with cause most of them dont want to work with us.

We were able to help a member that was going through a tough time. He was trying to understand everything about how it happened or how it works. Like things about God, and in our life. But we don't know everything. And we won't know everything in this life. It is impossible. But always strive to learn more than what you know. Use your faith to keep going, that God has a plan for you and will always love you and be with you.

We saw a car crash the other day. And it was so loud. But people drive like idiots here and I am surprised I haven't seen more.

We were able to find a family. And they were really fun to get to know. They knew the answers to some of the gospel questions we asked them but they were just hesitant to say.

Our recent converts are good but they just aren't putting God first in their lives and don't see it as a priority. And I wish people could see how much the Church of Jesus Christ could and will change their lives if they will exercise faith and do the little things.

We had a woman hating us because we are missionaries. And are sharing messages of Jesus Christ. She didn't even like us walking by her house.

We also have transferes so I will be leaving here and exploring a new city!!

ST: Alma 39-42

These are some really good chapters, but I want to focus on chapter 42:22-23. And this talks about repentance and the atonement. That we have a repentance granted for us. That Jesus atoned for our sins. So that we can live back with him. We have a special gift that God gave us so we can live with him again. That we can be cleansed of our wrongs. And I love these scripture and invite you to go read them.

That was the week, have a great week and Love you guys.

Elder Leavitt