This has been an amazing week, and I
find myself learning new things still, every day. It seems that there
aren't adequate words to express the gratitude in my heart towards our
Celestial Father. And I feel that the only way I can truly show my
thanks is by sharing what I know with others, with the hope that they too
will benefit and learn more about our Heavenly home.
So,
with that said, what I want to say today is that God really does answer
prayers - which is a simple lesson I've learned over and over again
during these first 14 months of my mission. There are many things that I
could tell you all - but I once again, for the first time in some
months, feel the prompting to share a blessing I recieved this past
couple of weeks - and one that ought not to remain unsaid.
During
my mission, my faith in God and His existence, and His infinite
knowledge and progression, and His unwaivering love towards us has grown
unmeasurably. My trust in the Saviour and his divine mission and
sacred calling and His unfailing eternal atonement has become one strong
enough to change my whole mode of thought. And with a testimony of
these two eternal principles, the perfection of the doctrine and the
fulfilled prophecies of the scriptures that have come to light through
the restoration, the truth of the restored gospel leaves me speechless
with gratitude. I've said it once, and I'll say it again and again
until the whole world knows, I know that Joseph Smith was called of God
and that the Book of Mormon is undeniable evidence of the everlasting
gospel having been restored.
But, even with a response of such strength from the Holy Spirit, I still doubted in one simple, fundamental doctrine.
I wanted to really know if there are prophets in these days.
I
LOVE our General Authorities - of that, there is no doubt. But to
think that they have the same God-Given calling as prophets, seers and
revelators, even the same as Moses and Daniel and Peter of old, was a
thought that I didn't truly accept for a long time.
Until this past General Conference.
My
dear friends and family, I hope that what I say touches your hearts the
way that mind was touched. It is next to impossible to invite the
spirit through a simple 'blog-entry', but I pray that you'll know as I
now know.
After having watched our beloved
prophet stumble over his words and nearly fall, and having heard the
testimony of the three new apostles, and having seen how these men speak
with one voice in such a perfect way - I recieved my testimony. And it
was sealed by President Eyring's words, telling us so clearly that the
spirit has revealed to us that these men are called of God Himself - and
I was among those to whom he was speaking. I had already written it
down as a personal note - and then he said it exactly as I had written
it, word for word.
And now . I KNOW that they
are exactly what they are called as. They are the chosen and elect of
God to guide us in these days, even as those prophets of old. We can
trust in them - trust in their counsel - they will not lead us astray.
They are preparing us for the biggest event of our human existence.
This I know, with all my heart. I thank my Heavenly Father for having
revealed it so clearly - and I invite you all to read their words, and
ask Him, who knows all things, if what I've said is as true for you as
it is for me. I promise He'll answer.
I LOVE YOU ALL. Thank you for everything - I appreciate all your prayers and support. We will talk again soon.
Elder Kristian Huff
Song of the Week: Into the West, Annie Lennox.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shdiTRxTJb4
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