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We are all Subject to God
Posted On 03/10/2008 04:22:58 by whitepetal
I received an e-mail from my mom a while ago and this email was sent to him by my brother on a mission right now assigned in Bacolod, Philippines mission. and the e-mail goes like this:

Mom, Im sorry for not being able to email you for quite a while, i know you want to hear good things about me, as of now i'm still doing ok. My batch Elder Fontanos died on an accident. He was my best friend, please pray for the recovery of his family--they are broken family and he was the only son. He was an Engineer and her mom expected too much from him to help her when he returns. Her mother and sister just got baptized recently. He is a wonderful and good missionary, he saved two lives because he saw the car (toyota) first that's coming too fast towards them-what he did was he pushed the 2missionaries who were with him and the car hit him and flew 40 feet away. Anyway, i know he have a mission for the next life and the Lord prepares for him a mission. I know this work is the Lord's work and only the Lord knows why is this happening. This time is the time to prepare to meed God-Alma 34:32

Love,
Elder Colina

Comment:

Toni: I wonder how the mother and sister would feel since they are just new members-i'm afraid how the non-member relatives would blame the church. The Lord knows everything and the plans for us, it's true that tomorrow is never a promise; even the next miniute of our lives. I hope our prayers will bring comfort to the family-this is not easy for them specially for those who are just newly converted who are still trying to understand everything about the Lord's will and none members-others will curse the day they have sent their son to mission or even become a foe to the church and that is so painful to see if they eventually lose their chances here on earth to work out for their salvation because of the hatred they feel. We pray for these people to understand the will of our Father-that their hearts and mind would be opened to accept the truth that they may not feel any hatred or bitterness that might cause them to fall.

On the other hand, the Elder who died will soon greet the Lord and i can't imagine how marvelous could it be to see Him face to face or maybe sitdown with him and have a short conversation about his work on earth. If i were the missionary, could it be so exciting to tell everything or would i be so speechless looking at my savior's palms not knowing how to say thank you for his life laid on the cross for me. Yes, he did that for me and for all of us--and i dont know what i could give in return to pay all my debts--i am still eternally indebted to Him even if i give up my will to him; even if i labor all day for His kingdom on earth because I know He will never cease to shower the blessings on my head and that is just one kind Lord that no words can describe the limits of His love and kindness. The best thing i know i can do is to walk and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ seriously not taking it lightly nor should i take it for granted again. After all, when we have done such small thing still He prepared a place for us in His mansion. What else can should i do? I'd rather let the Lord take me where He wants me to go and do what He wants me to do otherwise i might just be wasting my time. Still His blessings and reward has no bitterness, they are always sweet!

The Elder is at peace now with the Lord so when others pray for the souls who passed away, we pray for the family who grieved and is left on earth.

Let's try to look back if there are things we need to settle now-if we hurt anyone- or if we offend the Lord by breaking any of His commandments otherwise we can't greet Him cheerfully and say Father, i have done what i have promised thou art to do nor can we say "I return with Honor"

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From: whitepetal
03/12/2008 02:17:42
i remember to ask how our Father in Heaven felt when his son died on the cross for us when others may course the day they have sent their son on a mission. Thanks for your comments.


From: Vanessa2
03/11/2008 00:24:55
Thank you for sharing that.


From: crytsprospect
03/10/2008 12:44:01

And I bet Pres andSis Hinkley were there to greet him --- We have work for you here son.

I pray for the family and the ward they live in that they might be lifted up and surrounded by love and compassion and help.



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