Storms into sunshine 10/26/15

Hello everyone,
Wow this week has been a crazy one! It's started to get really cold
out and it's raining even more. I'm actually sitting right by a lake
right now typing this in the rain because the other elders like to
fish at 5 am...I have some very unchristian thoughts right now. It's
still not as cold as it is back home in Washington, but I'm still not
enjoying it right now. Oh well, at least I don't have hypothermia
(yet). This week was a bit rough for me on a personal level, but I've
found comfort and inspiration only Heavenly Father could've known I
needed. I cannot believe how loving and how knowledgable He is, to
know exactly what we need to be uplifted and edifices in a way that
allows us to draw ourselves closer to Him by building our foundation
in Christ. I stand all amazed at the love He and Jesus offer me, and I
am so confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me, that for me
a SINNER he suffered, He bled and died. I have felt the atoning power
of Jesus' sacrifice wash over me, because Heaven knows a man like me
needs it! I don't know why he does so much for me or why he continues
to love me and build me up, but I can't thank Him enough for what He
continues to do for me every day of my life. When we are willing to
humble ourselves, just think about someone other than ourselves for a
change, we can recognize the countless blessings The Lord gives us in
our day-to-day lives. We should not expect God to pour out every
possible blessing upon us whenever we want it. God is a God of
miracles, but the miracles are more subtle to our carnal minds. We get
so caught up in what we are doing that we are constantly blinding
ourselves to the merciful blessings He gives us.

I like to sit down at the end of my day and, while I'm writing in my
journal, think about everything that God has given me that day. We
would be amazed to recognize the grace of God in what we do every day.
Sorry I don't have much to say, but that is what I'll leave with you.
I can't believe how much the Lord looks after us missionaries, I fell
blessed to call myself his disciple. I would challenge you all to find
ways in your lives to represent Christ, you don't need a tag to do it.
We are representatives of Christ when we live our lives in a manner
that follows his example. Find ways to turn storms into sunshine,
it'll do you wonders.

Much love,
Elder Crow

I'm loving biking in the rain! As you can see on my shirt, my shoulder bag strap makes a 
difference! Yay Kentucky!I'm loving biking I'm loving biking in the rain!