Monday, again... October 22, 2012

MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY!

Oh Boy they come quick!

Well this week we had a ton of fun and worked our tails off left and right! We had exchanges on Wednsday and I was in a different part of Ostrava with Elder Boysen, who is another Englishman, and is actually from the same stake as Elder Simcock. It was way fun to get to know him a little better and to contact people with him because he's actually a proper sized man, hes 6'7'', so it was pretty hilarious to see peoples reactions to us on the street. Anyways, we had some good fun with that, and when the exchange ended, Elder Hansen an i got back to doing what we do best, that being, tearing it up! So overall a pretty good week.

         So this week was cool because we learned alot about acting on impressions. President Monson said in conference afew weeks ago, "Never hesistate to act on a prompting" It was way cool to hear that, because the other day, it really hit me that being led by the spirit, or receiving inspiration, isnt necessarily one huge incident where an angel comes down and tells you everything you need to do for the rest of your life, but really, its acting ona the little promptings and feelings you get throughout the days, weeks, months, and years. I always find it interesting that we're told to "Pray ALWAYS, and not faint" and not, "well pray once and i'll tell you everything for every situation you'll ever need" because Heavenly Father knows better than anyone that life changes, and he likes it that way, and thats why he gives us the spirit, so that if we FOLLOW it, we can roll with the punches of life and actually enjoy it a little too. :)

So there's that,and it really does work, i have really seen over the last 7 months that when i act on the little stuff, i dont have to worry so much about the big stuff. Things just seem to work out. I think that having any sort of attribute, whether it be being courageous, faithful, hardworking, inspired, or WHATEVER, really comes down to making the decision every single day to do so. When life gets tough, smile and know that HEY! At least im not dead! And that makes me happy!

I love you all, youre in my prayers, be good, follow the spirit and choose to have yourselves well, every single day:)

Photos courtesy of Sestra Mills!

- Elder Chezik