Angels Round About Us

I don't know what to write today. It seemed like a fairly ordinary week. I know that it's not an ordinary week though because I am here as an authorized representative of Jesus Christ. It is a serious responsibility to wear this name tag with my family name just above the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I love being here. I love the experiences and situations we are blessed to be in.

I thought of an instance a couple weeks ago that was powerful to me. I was teaching a young man with a member present and as the member was saying something I said a prayer in my heart that the Spirit would be with us and that we might know what the Lord would have us say. My companion and I were sitting across from the member and the investigator and instead of feeling like it was just me and my companion, who doesn't understand the language, I could feel God behind us. I could feel that there were angels round about us supporting us. I felt a reassurance that this truly is the Lord's work that we are where He wants us to be and that He loves each and every one of us. I have so much to learn and I need to grow in so many ways. But I know who my confidence needs to be in and I'm trying to trust in Him.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is incredible. I love my Savior. It is a privilege to share this message with the people of Ukraine. I love them and I feel God's love for them. I encourage everybody to lift where they stand. Do what you can. Reach out to somebody and lift them up.

I'm grateful to all for the love and support. This is a great work we're a part of.

Love,
Elder J. Mahoney

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