I am so honored and grateful to be able to take on the name of Christ.
I would hope that all who accept Christ never deny Him, but hold His
name in high respect. Alma 46:15, “And those who did belong to the
church were faithful; yea, all those who were true believers in Christ
took upon them, gladly, the name of Christ, or Christians as they were
called, because of their belief in Christ who should come.” He has
done everything for us and continues to do so. No matter what the
adversary can throw at us, Christ shall be our shield of Protection
and our wall of strength. Isaiah 25:4, “For thou hast been a strength
to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from
the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones
is as a storm against the wall.” Christ is the only begotten of the
Father and knows how to succor us individually according to our own
trials; for He is Perfect! As we put our trust in Him and forever
acknowledge Him we shall have victory, and our pain shall be healed.
Because of Christ and our loving Father, we have Devine protection.
Our regrets and sorrow shall be taken up by the Lord and we will
continue to grow. Isaiah 25:8, “He will swallow up death in victory;
and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces.” He knows
what brings tears to our eyes and is the perfect one to help us over
come all challenges that we have! As we pray and continue our
relationship with our Savior we will know Him when He comes. We will
say, “This is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us:
this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice
in his salvation” (Isaiah 25:9). He will come again and He will
gladly accept us in his open arms; His arms of Love and Peace. Isaiah
26:3, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on
thee: because he trusteth in thee.” God loves us all, and as we
endure to the end, wait for Him, and trust in Him and His timing we
will be saved. He knows us individually and continually watches over
us. We all have trials, but through faithful eyes we can see the
miracles and blessing that God gives us daily. He trusts us to do what
is right. Even though we all make mistakes, it’s possible through the
infinite Atonement that we can become clean of our sins and continue
to walk in the path that Christ has prepared for us. In God we can do
all things and have power to overcome anything that life throws in our
way. Isaiah 26:4, “Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord
Jehovah is everlasting strength.”
Elder Criman
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
6/03/2013
I realized I didn't post this e-mail. I really need to get all of his letters and type them up. They describe day by day of what he is doing. But for now here is the e-mail from June 3rd.
This past week was full of service opportunities, but was super spiritual. We have helped several people move into their new homes and move out of their old. It's kind of interesting how the Lord plays out our life. Before my mission I have had experience wiring and hanging equipment. While we were serving this past week I have installed a few light fixtures and fans in the ceiling. Along with the service we have had the opportunity to give a good number amount of lessons. Though we count how many lessons we have taught a day, I wish we could count the number of souls that we have touched while being servants called to serve the Lord as missionaries. The word of God is true and always will be! It is not us, as human Beings, that change the lives of those we meet, rather the spirit of the Lord that He has so mercifully blessed us with. The Lord knows exactly what he is doing, and I trust him full heartedly. Whichever He will ask of me, I will do it. I love my God with all of my heart and praise him for all. Thank you so much, for everything you have done and are currently doing for me while I am on my mission. There is a great work coming forth, and it is in action!
This past week was full of service opportunities, but was super spiritual. We have helped several people move into their new homes and move out of their old. It's kind of interesting how the Lord plays out our life. Before my mission I have had experience wiring and hanging equipment. While we were serving this past week I have installed a few light fixtures and fans in the ceiling. Along with the service we have had the opportunity to give a good number amount of lessons. Though we count how many lessons we have taught a day, I wish we could count the number of souls that we have touched while being servants called to serve the Lord as missionaries. The word of God is true and always will be! It is not us, as human Beings, that change the lives of those we meet, rather the spirit of the Lord that He has so mercifully blessed us with. The Lord knows exactly what he is doing, and I trust him full heartedly. Whichever He will ask of me, I will do it. I love my God with all of my heart and praise him for all. Thank you so much, for everything you have done and are currently doing for me while I am on my mission. There is a great work coming forth, and it is in action!
Monday, June 10, 2013
06/10/13
Quick testimony
If we want to walk with Christ, we need to agree with Christ. Amos 3:3
reads, “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” If we are to
follow in the footsteps of our Savior we need to obey the commandments
He has given us. Commandments are not to tear us down, but are there
to make us stronger, safe, free, and to promise us blessings. Christ’s
entire ministry He invited all to come unto Him. He did so with great
love and passion. God promised that He will always guide us, bless us,
and never leave us stranded as we follow the footsteps of Christ.
Isaiah 2:5, with Footnote “a”, invites us to come unto Christ.“O house
of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk (Walking with God) in the light of
the Lord.”
Times in life seem as if our trials are too hard to bear, and we might
even feel alone, even if we seem to be following and obeying the
commandments of God. However, as this Footnote clarifies, as we walk
in the light of Christ, we are actually walking with Christ. He is by
our side and guiding us along the path of righteousness. Life may
seem impossible to conquer, and that is why Christ has done it for us.
He died for all of us and was resurrected so we can all live with God
again someday, and until then, we can feel of his support and infinite
love. “Fear not, little children, for you are mine, and I have
overcome the world, and you are of them that my Father hath given me;
And none of them that my Father hath given me shall be lost” (D&C
50:41-42). Christ knows each and every one of us and will not allow us
to be lost. His spirit can always be with us, as it is promised in the
Sacrament prayer.
Even with faith we all have trails and challenges to overcome. As such
circumstances come, Do Not Fear! “Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will
help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my
righteousness” (Isaiah 41:1042). We all make mistakes, but it is
because of the Atonement we are able to repent and come unto Christ to
further our journey to righteousness. We may stray from the path that
Christ has laid for us, “but hand his (In spite of all, the Lord is
available if they will turn to Him) is stretched out still” (Isaiah
9:12 Footnote “d”). Again Christ says, “Wherefore, be of good cheer,
and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you”
(D&C 68:6).
We all have a great work to do, and with the help of our Savior we can
not fail. He will not let us fall short if we put our full trust in
Him, and fear not. Let us go forth and share the Gospel of Christ,
even let us shout with praises towards him of joy. “Arise; for this
matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good
courage, and do it” (Ezra 10: 4).
I know that this Church is true, and through the pure mercy and love
of Christ we can be saved. I finish by quoting from Alma, Let us all,
“Look to God and live!” (Alma 37:47).
If we want to walk with Christ, we need to agree with Christ. Amos 3:3
reads, “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” If we are to
follow in the footsteps of our Savior we need to obey the commandments
He has given us. Commandments are not to tear us down, but are there
to make us stronger, safe, free, and to promise us blessings. Christ’s
entire ministry He invited all to come unto Him. He did so with great
love and passion. God promised that He will always guide us, bless us,
and never leave us stranded as we follow the footsteps of Christ.
Isaiah 2:5, with Footnote “a”, invites us to come unto Christ.“O house
of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk (Walking with God) in the light of
the Lord.”
Times in life seem as if our trials are too hard to bear, and we might
even feel alone, even if we seem to be following and obeying the
commandments of God. However, as this Footnote clarifies, as we walk
in the light of Christ, we are actually walking with Christ. He is by
our side and guiding us along the path of righteousness. Life may
seem impossible to conquer, and that is why Christ has done it for us.
He died for all of us and was resurrected so we can all live with God
again someday, and until then, we can feel of his support and infinite
love. “Fear not, little children, for you are mine, and I have
overcome the world, and you are of them that my Father hath given me;
And none of them that my Father hath given me shall be lost” (D&C
50:41-42). Christ knows each and every one of us and will not allow us
to be lost. His spirit can always be with us, as it is promised in the
Sacrament prayer.
Even with faith we all have trails and challenges to overcome. As such
circumstances come, Do Not Fear! “Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will
help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my
righteousness” (Isaiah 41:1042). We all make mistakes, but it is
because of the Atonement we are able to repent and come unto Christ to
further our journey to righteousness. We may stray from the path that
Christ has laid for us, “but hand his (In spite of all, the Lord is
available if they will turn to Him) is stretched out still” (Isaiah
9:12 Footnote “d”). Again Christ says, “Wherefore, be of good cheer,
and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you”
(D&C 68:6).
We all have a great work to do, and with the help of our Savior we can
not fail. He will not let us fall short if we put our full trust in
Him, and fear not. Let us go forth and share the Gospel of Christ,
even let us shout with praises towards him of joy. “Arise; for this
matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good
courage, and do it” (Ezra 10: 4).
I know that this Church is true, and through the pure mercy and love
of Christ we can be saved. I finish by quoting from Alma, Let us all,
“Look to God and live!” (Alma 37:47).
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