One thing I thought of this morning...some people feel like turning 21 brings them more freedom with the opportunity to legally purchase alcohol. I realized today that true freedom comes with having this legal permission, and still choosing "liberty and eternal life, through the Great Mediator of all men" (2 Nephi 2:27) - our Savior, Jesus Christ. I have chosen Him and His gospel (including the Word of Wisdom!), and thus I have found true freedom.
This weekend we had a MASSIVE activity: a BBQ with both Worcester wards! Many less-actives and non-members came, which was very exciting. We also had another musical fireside; this one was in Bloomfield, CT. It went very well, and I felt really good about it. The Spirit was definitely present! I sang yesterday in sacrament meeting as well, this time with Bro. Becker in a duet arrangement of "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief," with Sis. Andros on the piano. It was ward conference, and so the stake president was there along with many other stake auxiliary leaders. We had the privilege to sustain the general authorities as well as local authorities and leaders. Our investigator, who was there, raised his hand to sustain each individual, including The First Presidency and Quorum of the 12 Apostles. Granted, this may have been because he didn't know what was exactly taking place, but all the same, it was awesome to see this manifestation of his growing faith.
I saw a quote this week on a member's fridge that has stuck with me, and I really wanted to share it with all of you. "What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" The author is unknown, but I'm grateful for this powerful, thought-provoking sentence. The Lord is with us, and through His power we cannot fail in this work.
Love,
Elder DeLong
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