We spent this week in many different locations, including two different trips to Little Rock. I think I'm starting to get a feel for what my dad did for many years while he traveled for work. It is always good to come home!
Last Saturday evening there were many lightning storms and wind that seemed to shake our apartment! Around 6 am on Sunday morning we were awakened by the sounding of tornado sirens. We didn't want to have to go to a safe house or shelter only to return hours later to get ready then go to church. We chose to instead get our suits and hygiene items and head out for the church to get ready there! Upon arriving at the church we found that the power was off there, as well in most of the county. We got ready in the dark.
A few hours later when our Branch President arrived we opened all the windows and doors to get some air flowing through the building. We ended up having a sacrament meeting that lasted about 25 min. It was really fun and sweaty to be there with everyone in the dark. It shows that the real reason we meet together on Sunday is for that sacred ordinance of the sacrament.
This week we had the opportunity to teach many people how to pray. It was really special because a few of them really came to understand how powerful a tool prayer can be. What we claim prayer to be is a direct communication with the most powerful and all knowing being in the universe, even God. When this knowledge is correctly understood and applied it can enable us to receive heavens choicest blessings. God has promised that we can ask and receive, seek and find. On another occasion in holy scripture we learn that:
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. (James 1:5-6)
Our Heavenly Father has opened the windows of heaven and is willing to pour out blessings on those that express gratitude and ask with a humble heart. I have found that the points in my mission and my life that have been the most peaceful and been when I find myself in regular prayer. I can promise each of you more joy and peace in your life as you approach the throne of God in regular, sincere prayer.
Love you all so much! Enjoy the many pictures this week.
Elder C.R. Anderson
John 16:23-24
23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Kira's son David (he is learning to walk)
Getting ready in the dark
City celebration of the flood receding (over 7,000 people attended whuchnis more than the city population of 4,500) with monkey and kangaroo
Two story trailer/garage/porch
Handwritten "Arkansas directions" to get to a house
Peeling cactus
Remnants of a city park after flood
Baby raccoon
Funny lookin dog
Kombucha (we didn't drink any)
Old pictures at the church building where I served. No one has taken them down yet!
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