Pre Pasko - Dec 15

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Hey everyone this week was honestly a little hard. It's ironic how when it comes to Christmas, people often forget the main reason we celebrate it. They are busy at birthday parties, weddings, baptisms and other events. It is great for them to be with their family but we feel like we are forgotten when it comes to our message about Jesus Christ. The Christmas story about Jesus Christ is turning into a "nice thought" but is often forgotten at the most important time of year. Haha I felt this way last year. But last year I remember everything sucked. I was brand new in the mission, had no clue about anything, how to be a missionary. I had no water in my apartment. I left my family to be in some weird country doing the weirdest job everyday. Talking to random people about Jesus Christ and why he was important. That was the time I really had to rely on Him and His plan for me in the Philippines, and I am so glad I did. I have learned so much about myself, my weaknesses, my strengths. I was at a low point but I found so much peace in the story of our Saviour. He was born to die. 

I hope everyone can find that peace this Christmas. Because there is no better feeling. :) 
3 Nephi 18:24 says: Therefore, hold up your light that it may shine unto the world. Behold I am the light which ye shall hold up—that which ye have seen me do...

No matter our situation we can find joy in Christ. Of course it would be better to spend Christmas back in Canada playing puck and snowboarding. Being with the family. But I'm grateful that I can be helping other people find that joy this Christmas. 

Love you all,

Elder Garry




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