What a wonderful weekend! I love General Conference. I was able to watch every single session in english sitting in a little room of missionaries. That was one of the most powerful conferences I have ever heard. I loved Elder Holland's talk about the private prophetic epistles. I received many. My heart and mind are full of the Spirit of God. I had a wonderful weekend. I cannot wait to read and study all of the conference talks. We are led by inspired men and women, who are in tune with the Spirit. So many talks touched my heart.
As I knelt in prayer this morning, it was like I was praying for the first time as my mind had been opened to more understanding during this week. During the talk that a member of the seventy spoke about medical surgeries and the process of healing, and idea was impressed upon my mind that I wish to share with all who will read this letter. Everything in life has a price. Nothing is free. We choose things in our lives which require us to pay a price. To study, to work, to improve a hobby, each has the price of time and effort. There are many things in our lives that we pay a price because of choice, but there are many others that are built into this existence. They are a part of what we are to come. My mind went to a scripture in Alma 36:21 that talks about the pain of sin. I liken the pain of sin to the pain and struggle of any trial. Alma, speaking to his son Helaman says something along the lines of "nothing could have been as intense as my pain, but on the other hand, nothing could have been as sweet and beautiful as my joy." Time and time again in my life, I have seen this scripture made manifest in my life. In the struggle it is so painful. We are in the fire of the first part of verse 21. But then, as we endure it well, the second part of the scripture is made manifest. We have paid the price to attain that sweet and beautiful joy.
There are so many things that our Father wants us to learn. Sometimes we lose loved ones, early in their lives. Sometimes tragedy strikes and families are separated. But all of these things are prices being paid. Investments that a being made as part of a Celestial Curriculum. A curriculum that will make us worthy to inherit the Kingdom of God: and the sweet and beautiful joy of others entering with us. There are so many that need our help, our thoughts and prayers. I love this gospel.
This week was wonderful. Rafael is playing soccer at the church and singing in the choir. He is going to baptized in a week and 5 days! We are teaching his brother as well and he is an amazing very religious man. Because of Rafael, we have been introduced to 6 new people that we are teaching the gospel as well. All because HE stopped us in the street and asked what we do. In Preach My Gospel it says that you and the Elect of God will be brought to better in an inspiring way. I testify this is true. We are also going to baptize two children of this couple we are teaching this Saturday. We are teaching this other family of the part member family and they are awesome. I love being in their home. The father is a Mason and a very motivational man. I want to be a better person when I am in their home.
I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life. I love the Lord. The Spirit is in my heart as I have typed this entire email. Please read The Book of Mormon. Please have family scripture study. Please pray together as a family. Please attend church. Please magnifying your callings. Do all pertaining to it. Strive for excellence in your careers and schooling. I love the Lord. I am so grateful I am His son. I am so grateful for my family. I love you all. I love my friends. I hold all of you dear to my heart. Thank you for being a part of my life.
Love, Elder Spencer Calvert
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