Well, this week has been pretty awesome to say the least.  There wasn't anything really miracle-like besides the fact that we finally got lots of help from the members in our visits which is a miracle to me for sure.  But we also have two solid baptismal dates for the 21 of January.  One is for the wife of a Returned Missionary that has been less-active and has had some problems but now he has been going to church with her because she now wants to be baptized.  He has actually helped a lot in the process and I'm grateful that I can help participate in helping him return back to the church and stay active.  

This week I have been thinking a lot about the Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ.  There have been a lot of people that we have taught don't like to share personal feelings because they feel like nobody can help them.  Which at times, is partially true.  Some people have experiences that no other normal human has felt.  But EVERYTHING that we feel, at least one man we know has felt it. Our Savior AND Redeemer.  Like it says in Alma 7: 11-13: 

11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.

 12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.

 13 Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.

I know with all my heart that our Heavenly Father wants to help us.  And he can because his Only Begotten Son has felt everything that we experience.  I hope you can all remember our Lord Jesus Christ and that He is always waiting to help you.  I love you guys so much and I'm so grateful for all you do for me and for all the support.  I really can feel your prayers.  

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-Elder Cheshire