Elder Jacob Elgaaen in Jacksonville, Florida: February 25, 2019 Charity

This week was a exciting, fun and odd week. After our preparation day, we stayed down in Waycross because we had zone conference the next morning and it would save us a bunch of miles. We went and saw a lady who gives missionaries names. She was super funny! She is over 70 and is super spry and talked a lot about throwing down on some people if they upset her. It was super fun. She didn't give me a name because she said she would have to think about it because she wanted it to be a memorable name.

We also had quite a few amazing lessons with Deborah. She is so prepared for the Gospel. She has a super open mind and heart and just absorbs everything we teach her. It has been really good working with her and helping her find joy through all her trials. We gave her a blessing last night because she wasn't feeling the best physically and is getting bone shots this next week. Deborah is the best!

We got to talk this week in church and I chose to talk on Charity. I think charity is one of the most important things I have learned on my mission. I can see people for who they have the potential to become and it brings me such joy and I can better help them. We're taught in Moroni that we are nothing without charity and that we need to pray with all diligence for charity. I know as we do that we will be able to be happier. We show our charity and grow our charity by keeping the commandments and serving others. I love to think of all christ went through for each of us. He was spit on, whipped, dispised and rejected and he endured it all with a love and willingness to forgive and continue to love and serve. I encourage all of you to do the same. Strive every day to develop more charity and pure love for God and for your fellow man. I love you all and hope your weeks are amazing!