Blake in Guatemala: Week 14 Elder Young in Racana and Hermalinda's Baptism Day

Hermalinda was baptized and received the gift of the Holy Ghost yesterday! Her family is progressing very well, and there were about 10 investigators at her baptism, so that was pretty nice. It was refreshing to see the baptismal fount fill up again. As it filled I thought about what a special day it was, and how there is literally nothing more important in this world then the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I lack time, but I would like to express a quick, baptism inspired thought: Too often in life we offer a mere thimble to the powerful torrents of God's blessings that could fill lakes and oceans.

In all honesty, the only reason that we aren't as spiritual as the pious pioneers is because deep down we probably never really intended it. I've learned that when we cleanse and abase ourselves, fully allowing ourselves to be submersed in the will of God, we can finally begin to experience the fullness of joy this life was intended to give.

Essentially, instead of enjoying the raindrops of peace and comfort, why not immerse ourselves completely in the love, acceptance and approval of God?

These thoughts get even more insightful when applied specifically to the ordinance of baptism. Interesting isn't it?

Elder Young

Misc,

We walked an hour in a half through the mountains (one way) and found two families in an area called The Castros that seemed positive. We're going to visit them tomorrow. We're also helping out some people here build a Catholic church and another family with the harvest coming up. My companion almost got bit by a dog, a cow charged at me, and Hermalinda's mom didn't have a signature so she stamped her thumb print on it the baptismal records instead.

Pretty typical week basically...

Adios