Hola a todos,

This week was amazing! We had the chance to visit the Mesa Arizona Temple. It was a great experience. The session was spiritually uplifting, and I want to return as soon as I can!  As I arrived at the Temple, I felt a strong feeling come over me telling me that this was the place to be at that time. Indeed, the Temple holds all the Riches of Faith you can receive in this lifetime.

As I kept pondering about my visit to the temple the scripture in Doctrine and Covenants 89:18-21 came to mind:

And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; and shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures; and shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.  And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen.

Although this scripture is found in the revelation of the Word of Wisdom, and the blessings and promises mentioned are directly the result of our obedience to these instructions, it became clear to me that these blessings can be ours as we attend the temple also. 

I invite you to visit the temple often and harvest the Riches of your Faith.

Always remember that we are not here forever. Eventually we must return to live with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. To do so, we must obey his commandments and stay on the straight and narrow path. In my studies this past week I read Mosiah 2:41:

And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.

This scripture talks about the Riches of Faith we can receive if we endure to the end:

1. Happiness
2. Blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual
3. Dwell with God at the end of our lives in a state of never-ending Happiness.  

We have been teaching a young man named Daniel. He is a great young man!. He is about 20-years old. We taught him the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ and The Plan of Salvation, and it seems to me he wants to move forward with his lessons. He also came to church on May 15, 2022. I feel like he enjoyed the meeting and felt the Spirit strongly.

Sometimes I wonder if the Lord is happy with my service, and this week I had a moment in which I felt confident that the Lord is happy with my best. The feeling came as I ordered a Chick-fil-A sandwich meal. Much to my surprise, my order included an extra order of fries. As I received the order, I felt gratitude and joy and, in my mind, I exclaimed: “What a marvelous blessing from the Lord!” That day I needed a lift. And although it might seem silly, it was then that I felt the Lord was watching over me. At that moment, I felt He is truly happy with my part, and it was a good reminder that answers to our questions can come when we least expect them. Let’s remember that our best is what the Lord wants.

Thanks for all the love, support and prayers for me. I am doing well and healthy. I am about to come up on my 8th month in the field! Isn’t that just crazy! Last I remember, I was at the MTC singing Called To Serve in the main meeting room with 60 other Elders at the MTC (Missionary Training Center).

I love you all and hope you enjoy these pictures!  Buena Suerte esta semana!✌❤😎