Ello there peeps,
Pertaneer crazy times it seems. I feel that this week has been one of the craziest weeks of my mission, but definitely one of the ones that is the most worth it as well. Once again it was not one of your particular weeks in the mission. Nothing is ever "normal" here in Sioux City. I think that’s why I love it here so much. It is so different than the rest of the mission! Anyway, it has changed my outlook a lot on life and on my mission. I feel as if I am more converted to the Gospel than I ever have been. I feel like I know where I am going, and I know what to do. I feel an abundance of the spirit around me and I know how to use it to appropriately help people. I know what my purpose here in the mission is. I know that Heavenly Father has put me through the refiner’s fire for a specific reason, and I am beginning to know what that reason is. I know the Lord has specific people in my life for specific reasons. He prepares us and prepares us for people so that we can help them out. We hold certain keys that unlock people's minds and hearts, and the Lord has prepared and given us these keys. It’s really quite interesting and intriguing to think about. Anywho, the reason I have found this out is because my mind is always moving as you know, and I feel like my whole mission, my whole life, I have been trying to figure out this intricate puzzle. And key people have been placing pieces here and there. The majority of those pieces have been placed by you, family. I am so grateful for the help you have been to me in my life. I love that I can make dumb decisions my whole life and still be loved and have someone to talk to. I am nothing without you. Anyway, a key piece was put into my intricate, intense, insane mind this week, and that was Elder Hoyt. And I, as well, put a key piece into his puzzle. We ministered to each other, we both realize that we needed something more and didn't know where else to get it. Anyway, we ended up talking forever! And it was the most spiritual experience I have had on my mission. I feel that now....now, I know what I am really doing. I understand that I need to minister more, I need to love everyone more, I need to discern the concerns, needs, and interests of others. So that’s what we did. After this experience with Elder Hoyt, which lasted until the quite a long while, I taught my district how to minister to people. One of the best district meetings I have had by far. It was completely guided by the spirit, on the drive down to district meeting I had no idea what I was going to train on. Then it hit me, I just need to minister to the district, and by ministering to them, the spirit in turn will teach them how to minister to others. But not just anyone, a person that the Lord has prepared. You are all probably thinking who is this philosopher of a son/brother I have. Well, Hi. It’s me. But I have been thinking so much lately. The most important rule on the mission is follow the spirit of the Lord. And that is exactly what I will do the rest of my mission. I love the example of the Savior, He was the most perfect minister there ever was or ever will be. Did the Savior baptize anyone while on the earth? Scripturally the answer is no, but, He ministered to the people, He discerned their concerns, interests, and needs. And He chose to act and help them. That is my purpose for the rest of my mission. Whether it be missionaries, members, investigators, etc. Whomever the spirit directs me to, I will have instant love and concern for them. That is the doctrine of Christ. "True Doctrine understood, changes behavior" I understand it now. And I am grateful for the Lord to leading me to this point. I feel like I am so set for life now that I have learned what I learned. I still have a ton to learn, and I will humbly accept anything I can take. I am just so excited for things now. This last week, changed my mission, changed my life, just being able to more fully understand things by talking to other missionaries and finding out the true purpose of the mission. I love it! Alrighty, now you're thinking, hmmmmmm......and I want to say to you. I love you. Thanks for the letters! It hit the spot, I knew I was inspired when I asked for them. Still waiting on the siblings.....but I am patient and I love you no matter what! Things are going so great. We are still doing service here and there, but for the most part we are back to the work, but with an eternal perspective in mind. Today we will be going to Council Bluffs for a zone conference tomorrow with a zone activity afterward. So the next couple three days should be pretty fun. I get to see some old companions and minister to them! I am loving life right now, although time is going fast, the Lord is directing me in the way I need to go. I love you all so much and I miss you just as much! I hope you have a great week!!!
Con amor,
Elder Bradley "found himself finally" Rigby
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