Hej Familj!!!
I just talked to you all! Haha, it was so much fun being able to hear your voices and to feel of your love. This Christmas I received lots of things, especially chocolate, but my favorite present ever was the phone call home. Luckily the Siikavaara's had skype and everything worked out! It is true, the voices came through much more clearly and I could finally relax knowing that the PSP had a full battery charge! haha Thank you for your great questions and the support and advice you gave. I look forward to the time I have left out here and I am determined to make the best of it!
Our P-day today has been rather relaxed. No, no trip to Stockholm, we just stayed here and checked out the HUGE sales the stores have after Christmas! Seriously, if you wait until after Christmas to buy things here they are like half price if not less expensive! Missionaries love this time of year! Especially in Sweden where everything just seems to be pricey. Anyway, I don't want to make you all read about my shopping the after Christmas sales.
This week should be a great one! Everyone is happy because they got some presents and we can go talk to them and invite them to be a part of the greatest gifts they will ever find! Hopefully, they will see the importance in our message and listen to it!
Okay, well I am going to head out and on with my day! I love you all so very much! Landon was a lot of fun to hear and I am sure that you all had a great Christmas time with him there! (I hope to see the pictures soon.. haha whenever you can get them!!) Have a great week and a wonderful NEW YEAR!! When I e-mail you next it will be 2012!!! CrAzY!!! I love you all!
Trogen och Stadig, Är Jag Redo!!!!!
Faithful and Steady, I AM Ready!!!!!
Äldste Kundis :) :) :)
Monday, December 26, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
"I'll be (calling) home for Christmas..."
Hej Familj!!!
Wow I am very sorry that I was not able to send you all an e-mail last week! I felt really bad about it. I hope that you all can forgive me and that we can again be friends??! haha I love you! So, it really is just one week before Christmas! Can you all believe how fast the time went? Maybe it didn't whoosh by for you like it has for me, but wow I wish someone would pull the brakes a little bit! :)
We have had a very interesting week here. Let me first start off by telling you some bad news.. Lets get it out of the way so we can get to the good stuff. As you all know I was not able to e-mail you last week. That was because we headed up to Stockholm for a P-day with the two zones and stayed overnight there for District Leader Training the next day. But that is not the bad news. We were done with the training meeting and Äldste Rautio and I were on the train back to Stockholm Central so we could take our train home to Linköping. On the way to Stockholm Central my companion makes an observation and asks me a question. "Where is your bag Elder Kundis??" My stomach jumped about a mile... I had left my bag of stuff somewhere. This bag contained the following, a pair of shorts, my tennis shoes, my soccer/football cleats, a BYU shirt, my BYU sweatpants, a pair of garments, a suit bag, a suit hanger, a pair of socks, my leather travel bathroom bag, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair gel, deodorant and electric razor... Needless to say, I was in a bit of a panic. My mind as well as my companion's mind began to race trying to remember where I had left it. After calling the other Elders we figured out that I must have left it at a bus stop or on the bus we took to go get lunch. So, I tracked down a number for the bus company back in Södertälje (Where we were) and asked how I could see if anything had been found.
Well, their lost and found was only open from 10 to 2. So, I traveled back home without my bag full of stuff. THAT was the bad news. Here is a bit of good news... The next day I called the lost and found and someone had returned my bag!!!! Awesome right! So, I called the Elders that are serving in the area about two hours away from us and asked them to go identify it and get it in their hands. They did me the favor and called me after they got it. Whew!! Ready for the real bad news? haha The bag was missing my leather travel bathroom bag with my electric razor in it as well as my other bathroom items. :( FAIL! (The suit bag and hanger were also stolen... but thats okay those are all over apartments here) So, my razor had been stolen, and we got to spend the day going around looking for a really cheap electric razor. We found one that was on a great sale, but it was nothing like my old one. :( I miss it! haha Anyway, someone in Stockholm was in need of a razor, and I am glad that I could have helped them out. I hope they remember that it is not battery operated and that they will need the charging cord in a few days.. haha That is still in our apartment!! lol
Besides that, our week has been really nice! We have had a great amount of success and Äldste Rautio and I are getting along just fine. It is quite the switch to have a Finnish companion though. haha He does things a little differently than we Americans do them. His English is very good, and he has great Swedish! We are doing work! :)
Lets see... other news... OH!!! About the call on Sunday (Christmas)... We will be at a members house all day so I will try to see how the whole call thing is going to work out. What I mean by that is, I know I will be able to call, but I am not sure how much time I will have... So, don't be too disappointed if I don't have lots of time to talk... They are a really cool family of Americans so they understand the whole calling home thing, but I am just not sure how it will all work!!! I am thinking of calling at 4PM our time which will be 8 AM your time... I repeat, EIGHT IN THE MORNING YOUR TIME!! hahaha If that doesn't work for you just let me know by e-mailing me quick and letting me know what time would work better. We will be very flexible since we can't go out and work on Christmas! I can check my e-mail fast later this week to see if you have replied. If nothing, I will call at 8 AM your time or e-mail you and let you know otherwise! This is going to be so amazing to hear you all and feel of your love and Spirit! Have some questions for me so we can make the best use of our time! I will try to have some questions of my own ready! :)
Okay, well I think that is a good e-mail for this week.... haha Since I will be talking to you all on Sunday, I don't want to tell you a whole lot right now! We will save it for later! Thank you for your amazing e-mails this week! You all are going to have such an amazing time together! Enjoy all that this time of year has to bring! Oh! Mom, Syster Oscarson called me from the office a few days ago and informed me that your boxes for me arrived! I will be getting them on Thursday when we have our combined Christmas Zone Conference! Wooo!
I am feeling well, I am loving life, I am soooo happy! Have a great week and know that you ALL are in my prayers every single day! For a quick Spiritual Thought I would just like to bear you all my testimony of Him who we celebrate and remember at this very special time of year. I know the Christ lives. I know that He is my king and ruler, but most importantly I know that he is my friend. He loves me and takes care of me. My days and weeks are filled with His tender mercies that let me know he is there. His Gospel is true. His words have the power to change our lives if we will but let them. I am thankful so very much this Christmas season for the gifts Jesus Christ has given me. The great gift of the Atonement. The gift of eternal families. The gift of peace and love in this world. He loves me. He loves you. He loves us ALL!!! Let us all love Him this Christmas season and throughout the coming years. Joy is waiting for those who are willing and who have a desire. Jesus Christ is the very Son of God. Our Redeemer and our personal Savior. I know this is true. I testify of it every single day, and I testify of it now. I love Him. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Trogen och Stadig, Är Jag Redo!!!!!
Faithful and Steady, I AM Ready!!!!!
Äldste Kundis :) :) :)
Wow I am very sorry that I was not able to send you all an e-mail last week! I felt really bad about it. I hope that you all can forgive me and that we can again be friends??! haha I love you! So, it really is just one week before Christmas! Can you all believe how fast the time went? Maybe it didn't whoosh by for you like it has for me, but wow I wish someone would pull the brakes a little bit! :)
We have had a very interesting week here. Let me first start off by telling you some bad news.. Lets get it out of the way so we can get to the good stuff. As you all know I was not able to e-mail you last week. That was because we headed up to Stockholm for a P-day with the two zones and stayed overnight there for District Leader Training the next day. But that is not the bad news. We were done with the training meeting and Äldste Rautio and I were on the train back to Stockholm Central so we could take our train home to Linköping. On the way to Stockholm Central my companion makes an observation and asks me a question. "Where is your bag Elder Kundis??" My stomach jumped about a mile... I had left my bag of stuff somewhere. This bag contained the following, a pair of shorts, my tennis shoes, my soccer/football cleats, a BYU shirt, my BYU sweatpants, a pair of garments, a suit bag, a suit hanger, a pair of socks, my leather travel bathroom bag, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair gel, deodorant and electric razor... Needless to say, I was in a bit of a panic. My mind as well as my companion's mind began to race trying to remember where I had left it. After calling the other Elders we figured out that I must have left it at a bus stop or on the bus we took to go get lunch. So, I tracked down a number for the bus company back in Södertälje (Where we were) and asked how I could see if anything had been found.
Well, their lost and found was only open from 10 to 2. So, I traveled back home without my bag full of stuff. THAT was the bad news. Here is a bit of good news... The next day I called the lost and found and someone had returned my bag!!!! Awesome right! So, I called the Elders that are serving in the area about two hours away from us and asked them to go identify it and get it in their hands. They did me the favor and called me after they got it. Whew!! Ready for the real bad news? haha The bag was missing my leather travel bathroom bag with my electric razor in it as well as my other bathroom items. :( FAIL! (The suit bag and hanger were also stolen... but thats okay those are all over apartments here) So, my razor had been stolen, and we got to spend the day going around looking for a really cheap electric razor. We found one that was on a great sale, but it was nothing like my old one. :( I miss it! haha Anyway, someone in Stockholm was in need of a razor, and I am glad that I could have helped them out. I hope they remember that it is not battery operated and that they will need the charging cord in a few days.. haha That is still in our apartment!! lol
Besides that, our week has been really nice! We have had a great amount of success and Äldste Rautio and I are getting along just fine. It is quite the switch to have a Finnish companion though. haha He does things a little differently than we Americans do them. His English is very good, and he has great Swedish! We are doing work! :)
Lets see... other news... OH!!! About the call on Sunday (Christmas)... We will be at a members house all day so I will try to see how the whole call thing is going to work out. What I mean by that is, I know I will be able to call, but I am not sure how much time I will have... So, don't be too disappointed if I don't have lots of time to talk... They are a really cool family of Americans so they understand the whole calling home thing, but I am just not sure how it will all work!!! I am thinking of calling at 4PM our time which will be 8 AM your time... I repeat, EIGHT IN THE MORNING YOUR TIME!! hahaha If that doesn't work for you just let me know by e-mailing me quick and letting me know what time would work better. We will be very flexible since we can't go out and work on Christmas! I can check my e-mail fast later this week to see if you have replied. If nothing, I will call at 8 AM your time or e-mail you and let you know otherwise! This is going to be so amazing to hear you all and feel of your love and Spirit! Have some questions for me so we can make the best use of our time! I will try to have some questions of my own ready! :)
Okay, well I think that is a good e-mail for this week.... haha Since I will be talking to you all on Sunday, I don't want to tell you a whole lot right now! We will save it for later! Thank you for your amazing e-mails this week! You all are going to have such an amazing time together! Enjoy all that this time of year has to bring! Oh! Mom, Syster Oscarson called me from the office a few days ago and informed me that your boxes for me arrived! I will be getting them on Thursday when we have our combined Christmas Zone Conference! Wooo!
I am feeling well, I am loving life, I am soooo happy! Have a great week and know that you ALL are in my prayers every single day! For a quick Spiritual Thought I would just like to bear you all my testimony of Him who we celebrate and remember at this very special time of year. I know the Christ lives. I know that He is my king and ruler, but most importantly I know that he is my friend. He loves me and takes care of me. My days and weeks are filled with His tender mercies that let me know he is there. His Gospel is true. His words have the power to change our lives if we will but let them. I am thankful so very much this Christmas season for the gifts Jesus Christ has given me. The great gift of the Atonement. The gift of eternal families. The gift of peace and love in this world. He loves me. He loves you. He loves us ALL!!! Let us all love Him this Christmas season and throughout the coming years. Joy is waiting for those who are willing and who have a desire. Jesus Christ is the very Son of God. Our Redeemer and our personal Savior. I know this is true. I testify of it every single day, and I testify of it now. I love Him. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Trogen och Stadig, Är Jag Redo!!!!!
Faithful and Steady, I AM Ready!!!!!
Äldste Kundis :) :) :)
Monday, December 5, 2011
Change is in the airplane museum???!!
Hej Familj!
Okay, sorry for the confusing subject line but I thought it was rather creative. Now allow me to explain what is going on. Yes, there are going to be some changes. And yes, that means transfers. We received a call on Saturday morning from President Newell informing us that Äldste Maxwell would be leaving Linköping and heading down south to a city called Kristianstad. It is pretty close to my first area of Växjö. Anyway, I will not be moving just yet. I will be getting a new companion. His name is Äldste Rautio. Strange name?? That is because he does not come from America! He comes from Finland! Haha Yeah I know! How exciting right? lol :) He is a pretty fun Elder and full of energy. I am not sure how long we will be together maybe just a month, but it will be a fun time. My mind races as I think about where my last area will be... Only the Lord knows! Maybe it is Linköping? Maybe somewhere else. We will soon find out! I am very sad that I will be losing Äldste Maxwell though... He is truly an amazing person and a great friend. We have had fun together and he truly has helped me through lots. Companions in the mission are like angels by your side. (well, not ALL... hahaha!!) But most! :)
Anyway, I better explain the second half of my subject line. This Wednesday we had the amazing opportunity to visit the Flyggvapenmuseum with Karl-Arne from the branch. Karl is like 90 years old and knows TONS about the Swedish Air Force and airplanes in general. He had jobs when he was younger building planes! Cool! So, he has been wanting to take us to the Air Force Museum for some time now. We had a blast there hearing about all of the stories and histories this amazing man had to tell. The Museum was actually really modern and state of the art! We had fun driving airplanes (not real, but virtual) and climbing in and out of helicopters (real) not to mention viewing the shattered remains of a Swedish surveillance plane that was shot down by a Russian fighter plane. Awesome! There were so many things to look at and we were so very thankful that this man wanted to share with us a part of his life. Karl-Arne is now completely blind and can't hear very well. So, the museum was not something he enjoyed with his eyes, but through us he was able to feel the warmth that he felt when he was younger being enthralled with the machines of the sky! He is an inspiration to me. This man does all that he can to help others and fulfill his duties as a Priesthood holder. He doesn't let his age get in the way.
Okay, well I better get to the e-mails before time is up! First off, Dad! I love you Dad! Okay, I must be honest with you... The pies are NOT gone yet. We are making progress, but we don't want to gain too much weight! Know what I mean?? They are going to be gone soon, but not too soon. I am glad that there is some pie in the fridge at home for you. We can eat our pies together and know that we might be eating pie at the same time! Cool! haha :) So, sounds like the Ward Christmas Party was a hit! You sang "We Three Kings" huh? I wish I could have heard that. So glad to hear that it went well! Where did Matt end up being?? Sad to report that I have not been in contact with the Doctor yet. We just had so much going on this week that I kinda forgot... That is a very good thing though because it means I am doing a better job of just moving forward and doing the Lord's work. Yay! I will investigate it more this week though. I will take care of it! I will be sure to write down the calling card information when you get it to me so we can chat a bit at Christmas time! Wooo! That should be fun! Thank you for your thoughts on gratitude! We all can benefit so much from expressing gratitude for those things that we truly have been blessed with. I know that the Lord blesses all of us in many ways. We just need to prayerfully thank Him for that which we do have and we will see all that He has promised us. It is awesome!!! Okay, I love you Dad! Have a great week and know that my prayers are with you!
Next is Matt! I love you Matt! Ok. So. Why did you get so lucky to get an iPhone??!!? That is really awesome! I bet you love it and have lots of fun with all of the crazy apps and music! Are you using it most to call Mom and Dad?? ?!?!!?! !? haha Or Maddy?!?!! lol I love ya bro! How are things going with Maddy? Is she your girlfriend or just a friend? Let me know! You could probably talk to Mom and Dad a little more about my health issues.. they know lots! Just know that I am happy, full of laughter and enjoying my time here in the beautiful land of Sweden. No worries! As to your question about the Swedish people and if they joke around like Americans do... Yes, and no. haha They are great people, but in public they keep the jokes to a minimum. They like their space and don't want their "image" to be downed at all. So, if you know them and you are at their house for dinner or something, expect some laughter. In a bus or on the street... not so much! ;) haha It is a different culture! Don't worry brother, we will have plenty of laughs all in good time! All in good time... :) I was glad to hear that the lights are looking good! Way to go! Be sure to take a picture when you've put up the finishing touches! When are you all going to get a Christmas tree?? Soon hopefully! I love you Matt!! Hold out in school until Christmas break! Do work!
Okay now we move to Mom! I love you Mom! "It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!" You are right! December is here and I couldn't be happier! The lights are coming out and the air is filled with Christmas smells! Wooo! Now all we need is the snow! We should be getting some (finally!!) this Wednesday. We will see! :) I think it was a great idea to trash that pie Mom. Removing the temptation is always the best bet. Way to go! Maybe we should do that too?? lol Maybe. ;) hahaha I am happy to know that you liked the picture from Zone Conference. I also think the suit is a good one... That's why I bought it! haha :) I am touched to hear you speak of changes in me... I know that the Lord has molded me into something new, something better than before, but I also know that I am still the same old Garrett! That will never change! Speaking of things that will never change, how about your kindness?!?! haha Thank you for sending off those Christmas boxes! I am not sure when I will be getting them, but whenever that is, it will be awesome! :) Thank you! Not to worry, I will get the Khronicle thing to you next week for sure! I promise! :) I know that takes time to put together! :) Okay, well I love you Mom! Have a wonderful week with the family and may health and strength be upon you during this season of joy!
I would like to end with a short Spiritual Thought. We have power on our side. Not just the power of man, but of God. Anything we face, it is NOT ALONE. In 2 Kings we read the story of Elisha, one of the prophets of God. In chapter six verses 15-17 we read, "And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha." I absolutely LOVE this story. It is so powerful! Elisha's servant was struck with fear when he saw the adversary had surrounded them. But Elisha knew better. He knew that the Lord was on his side. Do we KNOW that the Lord is on our side? Do we have faith in him? I know that at times I fear, as the servant of Elisha did, when I see the adversary has surrounded me. But there is no need to fear. We just need to OPEN OUR EYES!! See the countless angels round about you ready to defend and battle at your very word. Call upon them often. Use the power our Father in Heaven has given to each of us! I pray that our "eyes may be opened" and that we will allow ourselves to be lifted by a power far greater than anything Satan, or the world, can throw at us. I know this to be true. I have a testimony of it. And I leave that with you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and dear friend, Amen.
Have a wonderful week family and friends! I love you all very dearly! My prayers are filled with thoughts of you!
Trogen och Stadig, Är Jag Redo!!!!!
Faithful and Steady, I AM Ready!!!!!
Äldste Kundis :) :) :)
Okay, sorry for the confusing subject line but I thought it was rather creative. Now allow me to explain what is going on. Yes, there are going to be some changes. And yes, that means transfers. We received a call on Saturday morning from President Newell informing us that Äldste Maxwell would be leaving Linköping and heading down south to a city called Kristianstad. It is pretty close to my first area of Växjö. Anyway, I will not be moving just yet. I will be getting a new companion. His name is Äldste Rautio. Strange name?? That is because he does not come from America! He comes from Finland! Haha Yeah I know! How exciting right? lol :) He is a pretty fun Elder and full of energy. I am not sure how long we will be together maybe just a month, but it will be a fun time. My mind races as I think about where my last area will be... Only the Lord knows! Maybe it is Linköping? Maybe somewhere else. We will soon find out! I am very sad that I will be losing Äldste Maxwell though... He is truly an amazing person and a great friend. We have had fun together and he truly has helped me through lots. Companions in the mission are like angels by your side. (well, not ALL... hahaha!!) But most! :)
Anyway, I better explain the second half of my subject line. This Wednesday we had the amazing opportunity to visit the Flyggvapenmuseum with Karl-Arne from the branch. Karl is like 90 years old and knows TONS about the Swedish Air Force and airplanes in general. He had jobs when he was younger building planes! Cool! So, he has been wanting to take us to the Air Force Museum for some time now. We had a blast there hearing about all of the stories and histories this amazing man had to tell. The Museum was actually really modern and state of the art! We had fun driving airplanes (not real, but virtual) and climbing in and out of helicopters (real) not to mention viewing the shattered remains of a Swedish surveillance plane that was shot down by a Russian fighter plane. Awesome! There were so many things to look at and we were so very thankful that this man wanted to share with us a part of his life. Karl-Arne is now completely blind and can't hear very well. So, the museum was not something he enjoyed with his eyes, but through us he was able to feel the warmth that he felt when he was younger being enthralled with the machines of the sky! He is an inspiration to me. This man does all that he can to help others and fulfill his duties as a Priesthood holder. He doesn't let his age get in the way.
Okay, well I better get to the e-mails before time is up! First off, Dad! I love you Dad! Okay, I must be honest with you... The pies are NOT gone yet. We are making progress, but we don't want to gain too much weight! Know what I mean?? They are going to be gone soon, but not too soon. I am glad that there is some pie in the fridge at home for you. We can eat our pies together and know that we might be eating pie at the same time! Cool! haha :) So, sounds like the Ward Christmas Party was a hit! You sang "We Three Kings" huh? I wish I could have heard that. So glad to hear that it went well! Where did Matt end up being?? Sad to report that I have not been in contact with the Doctor yet. We just had so much going on this week that I kinda forgot... That is a very good thing though because it means I am doing a better job of just moving forward and doing the Lord's work. Yay! I will investigate it more this week though. I will take care of it! I will be sure to write down the calling card information when you get it to me so we can chat a bit at Christmas time! Wooo! That should be fun! Thank you for your thoughts on gratitude! We all can benefit so much from expressing gratitude for those things that we truly have been blessed with. I know that the Lord blesses all of us in many ways. We just need to prayerfully thank Him for that which we do have and we will see all that He has promised us. It is awesome!!! Okay, I love you Dad! Have a great week and know that my prayers are with you!
Next is Matt! I love you Matt! Ok. So. Why did you get so lucky to get an iPhone??!!? That is really awesome! I bet you love it and have lots of fun with all of the crazy apps and music! Are you using it most to call Mom and Dad?? ?!?!!?! !? haha Or Maddy?!?!! lol I love ya bro! How are things going with Maddy? Is she your girlfriend or just a friend? Let me know! You could probably talk to Mom and Dad a little more about my health issues.. they know lots! Just know that I am happy, full of laughter and enjoying my time here in the beautiful land of Sweden. No worries! As to your question about the Swedish people and if they joke around like Americans do... Yes, and no. haha They are great people, but in public they keep the jokes to a minimum. They like their space and don't want their "image" to be downed at all. So, if you know them and you are at their house for dinner or something, expect some laughter. In a bus or on the street... not so much! ;) haha It is a different culture! Don't worry brother, we will have plenty of laughs all in good time! All in good time... :) I was glad to hear that the lights are looking good! Way to go! Be sure to take a picture when you've put up the finishing touches! When are you all going to get a Christmas tree?? Soon hopefully! I love you Matt!! Hold out in school until Christmas break! Do work!
Okay now we move to Mom! I love you Mom! "It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!" You are right! December is here and I couldn't be happier! The lights are coming out and the air is filled with Christmas smells! Wooo! Now all we need is the snow! We should be getting some (finally!!) this Wednesday. We will see! :) I think it was a great idea to trash that pie Mom. Removing the temptation is always the best bet. Way to go! Maybe we should do that too?? lol Maybe. ;) hahaha I am happy to know that you liked the picture from Zone Conference. I also think the suit is a good one... That's why I bought it! haha :) I am touched to hear you speak of changes in me... I know that the Lord has molded me into something new, something better than before, but I also know that I am still the same old Garrett! That will never change! Speaking of things that will never change, how about your kindness?!?! haha Thank you for sending off those Christmas boxes! I am not sure when I will be getting them, but whenever that is, it will be awesome! :) Thank you! Not to worry, I will get the Khronicle thing to you next week for sure! I promise! :) I know that takes time to put together! :) Okay, well I love you Mom! Have a wonderful week with the family and may health and strength be upon you during this season of joy!
I would like to end with a short Spiritual Thought. We have power on our side. Not just the power of man, but of God. Anything we face, it is NOT ALONE. In 2 Kings we read the story of Elisha, one of the prophets of God. In chapter six verses 15-17 we read, "And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha." I absolutely LOVE this story. It is so powerful! Elisha's servant was struck with fear when he saw the adversary had surrounded them. But Elisha knew better. He knew that the Lord was on his side. Do we KNOW that the Lord is on our side? Do we have faith in him? I know that at times I fear, as the servant of Elisha did, when I see the adversary has surrounded me. But there is no need to fear. We just need to OPEN OUR EYES!! See the countless angels round about you ready to defend and battle at your very word. Call upon them often. Use the power our Father in Heaven has given to each of us! I pray that our "eyes may be opened" and that we will allow ourselves to be lifted by a power far greater than anything Satan, or the world, can throw at us. I know this to be true. I have a testimony of it. And I leave that with you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and dear friend, Amen.
Have a wonderful week family and friends! I love you all very dearly! My prayers are filled with thoughts of you!
Trogen och Stadig, Är Jag Redo!!!!!
Faithful and Steady, I AM Ready!!!!!
Äldste Kundis :) :) :)
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