It was an
absolute blessing to see you all yesterday! I am so grateful for you all to be my family
and for all that you have done for me. My
mission has been the hardest work that I have ever done. As I was praying last night I remembered a
sentence I heard "Anything worthwhile in this world doesn't ever come
easy." Even though my mission has
been hard it has been the most worthwhile experience I have ever had. I cherish it with all my heart because I have
changed so much for it. I have gained a
testimony that I wouldn't deny even if I looked death in the face. I know the Book of Mormon is true. That has been made plainly manifest to me
every day. At the beginning of my mission I never understood why I had to face
so much opposition with every aspect of missionary work. Now looking back I have seen that solid growth
comes from opposition. Even though many
people have tried to tear my beliefs at every stich it has only proven to
strengthen my knowledge of the truth. I
learned that on Sunday when I finally figured out why members down here have
such solid testimonies. It is because
they face persecution and rejection everyday which strengthens their faith in
God. Growth comes from opposition.
I love you
all so much and I hope you all have a great week!
Love,
Elder
Hinrichs
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