About Me:

I am a recent convert of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I've been a member for let's see... "About two whole years now!" I love this Church and everything it stands for! I have gained so much from this Church I can't wait to share the same happiness I have with the people of Angeles, Philippines! I am the only member in my family and at times it is hard to know that my family doesn't believe in the same things that I believe in, but I know that as I serve the Lord diligently and give Him everything I have, my family and I will both be blessed! I believe that everyone, including those who make mistakes, deserve the opportunity to share the same happiness I have. I believe in second chances because if my goal in this life is to become more like Christ, who judged none and forgave all, then I should strive my hardest to love everyone regardless of their flaws. I know that this Church is true and that The Book of Mormon is true scripture restored through the translation of Joseph Smith. I know that our Heavenly Father loves us and blesses us daily and that if we live His commandments and strive every day to be more Christlike that we will live with Him again. I know that Christ lives and that He will come again someday. I love this Church and I leave this with you in the Holy name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Monday, October 28, 2013

First week in the Field!!!

So this week has been INCREDIBLE!!! Yes it's true that the language barrier is tough to get around but that doesnt stop me from giving it my best shot! I know the language will come! My trainer Elder Anasario is amazing as well! He helps me to explain things that I cant to our investigators! we have a blast! He is my tatay in the mission field!! Oh I had liver that had porks blood and mud mixed together and that was gross so yeah haha We have four baptisms lined up for next month. Now I know what you are thinking "only four?" but here we have to have them attend sacrament 4 sundays in a row and with all the elections coming up with murders and crime people tend to stay inside. and another big one is transportation too since the typhoon wrecked alot of houses people need to spend money on that and the chapel is very far from our proselyting area but our bishop offered to pay for them so we will see how that goes. I get called pogi alot here which means handsome so yeah I can believe it haha and the kids all like to hang on my arms haha Only one of our investigators came to church but thats amazing because we are going to go teach him again this week! I know now with complete surety that this is divine work, the Lord is preparing the hearts of those we least expect for the acceptance of His message. That is one thing I learned this week, it isn't our message that we have to share, it's His. And there is no message sweeter or truer. Like we were teaching this girl and we taught her a few times and her mom was there too but not really listening. anyway we extended a baptism date and her mom interrupts and is like" I have been praying and reading the Book of Mormon and I believe it is true and I have faith that Joseph Smith was a Prophet called of God, I would like to be baptized if thats ok." MIRACLES! the Lord prepares those of whom we seek as we seek diligently and faithfully. I have faith that as we push ourselves harder and harder each week we will find those lost souls He wants us to find! I love my trainer who helps pick me up when I fall down, I love my Mission President who gives us goals to stretch us to our full potential, I Love this work we have been called to do, I love this Gospel that gives hope and love to those in need, And I love Our Savior who prepares the hearts of men and women all over the world to receive His message. Until next week!
Love, Elder Dakota Crisp

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