Prayer is the choice opportunity to reach above the level of the mundane into higher realms. Someone once said that a man is greatest on his knees. This is true if he is really communicating with the Light above him, honestly confessing inadequacies and the necessity of reliance upon the Lord, humbly acknowledging the hand of God in all things. As such prayer is growth.
Today I noticed that zone, district, and private prayers number about 15 a day. My biggest challenge is trying to avoid the trite, the empty, and the insincere. Of course, limited vocabulary restricts that which I can express in Portuguese when that is necessary, but I guess the Lord hears the heart, not just the words.
Last evening following sacrament meeting our district repaired to Elder Welch's home for home evening. He is a fantastic man with a terrific wife. Elder Burr and his girl also attended. After Elder Welch's comments on how to get along with companions, a testimony meeting followed. Everybody participated. Such moments in life as this, when an entire group can draw together in brotherhood and united in faith, make me realize the multiplicity of blessings I enjoy. The Holy Ghost’s influence touched our hearts and spirits.
Sister Welch had baked pies for refreshments. They were great. It was somewhat after 10:30 before we returned to Allen Hall.
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