The last letter we received was a nice long one! We love when that happens! In it Justin expressed his experiences with people he has been teaching and their desires or lack thereof to know if the Book of Mormon and the church is true. First of all, one cannot be true and the other not. If the Book of Mormon is true, then the church is too. And if the church is true, the Book of Mormon is too.
"The people that don't take the time to really read and study intently and pray with a real intent and desire to know, never progress. They never get it. It never clicks. I've yet to see a person who has really read and prayed sincerely and diligently, not receive an answer (from Heavenly Father). Even some of the most hard hearted and closed people, if they open up just a little or give the seed the smallest place to grow (like in Alma 32), they receive an answer. They come to know and feel the Book of Mormon is true. And when they know that, they know it all. They get it. They understand that the church is true and the need for baptism. They become really changed people. Their doubts are washed away and they have a desire to apply the teachings of the Book of Mormon in their lives because they know it's true."
It is Justin's strong faith and testimony that prompted him to serve this mission for the Lord. To share with others this great message and help bring this unspeakable joy into the lives of the people of Bolivia/ Peru. We are so proud of his decision to sacrifice 2 years of his life in this great service. Interestingly, it is Justin that is being greatly blessed through his tireless efforts. His faith and testimony are growing stronger and his relationship with the Lord greater. Hard things and trials make you stronger. It is actually not much of a sacrifice at all when compared to the blessings. We are proud of you Justin.
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