Together Forever

Have you ever wonder what will happen with us after this life? If we are ever going to see our family once more? I know I have asked myself these questions in my life before. Life is hard sometimes and we do not expect the things that we have to face with. It could be many things from a friend passing away or a family member. Life isn't easy and because of that many people try to seek help and comfort. We may sometimes get angry with God for doing what He does. Only He knows what's best for us. Life is to be enjoyed and here on earth it's not a long time that we live. We are born, grow up, and then we died. After a wedding ceremony, the usual phrase that it's used is until death do you apart. If you love someone that much, don't you want to live with them far more than this life? But there is a way we can live with our family and those people that we love. Even though they leave this life too early there is a way we can be with them for ever. God has provided a way to see our family once more and to be reunited with them for all eternity. Jesus Christ was the one who made this possible. Because of Him I am grateful to be able to know that I will live with my family once more. Not just till death do us part. The Atonement of Jesus Christ makes salvation possible. In John 3:16 it says "For God so loved the worlds, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

This video explains how we can be together for ever. 

Thinking of a blog...in the Meanwhile Check this out.

Well it's kinda hard for me to be able to come up with a blog every other day. I'm not the kind of person that thoughts come really fast. I have to think about it and well I'm working on one right now. But I thought you might like the Mormon messages page that lds.org has. They are really helpful and we can learn much from it. This is something new that the Church is coming with. The messages express that Mormons are just like other regular people. Well hope you like it.

FUTBOL: The love of the game

 Let me tell you how much I love futbol or in other words soccer. I think it's in my blood already. My mom tells me that when I was a little kid the first gift I got was a soccer ball and that I learned to walk by just following a ball. Funny ha but I think it's true. Ever since then I've come to love the game and how it's play and to my perspective is way fun if you start getting into it. Through my high school years I've play soccer and also in clubs which was pretty much a year round sport back in Charleston. All my friends would get together and have fun. Also I remember going to tournaments and the effort we all put into because it's definitely not an individual sport. At times it may seem that you might make all the difference but without a pass or a cross from a teammate you basically can't score. Also in order for me to have learned the techniques and the way to play soccer, it took a while. It took lots of effort from my part and discipline in order to be able to play in competitive soccer and win tournaments.

I think of this as the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In order for us to be able to be as good as a soccer player we need to put effort on our parts. We need to study the principles so we can learn more. As we do this we are becoming better and better as a soccer player becomes. But how can we do this? Well one of the first things we can do is to pray to our Heavenly Father if he really is there for us. We can all receive different impressions. For me it's been having a peaceful feeling that makes me happy and makes me wanna do something. We can all feel this and what makes us feel this is the Holy Ghost. When Jesus Christ was with his disciples and he knew that he was about to be crucified, he left them with something that will help the apostles. In John 14:26 it says "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." Because of the Holy Ghost we are able to have more understanding and he will teach us more as we study the scriptures. Another way to know more about Jesus Christ and his teachings are found in the scriptures. This is something I have come to love to do in my personal life. I have found that in the times when I need the most help or just something to guide me in my life it has worked for me. In Nephi, a prophet it the Book of Mormon, he tells us more about why we need to study the scriptures. This scripture helps me more to understand why we read and try to learn the teachings of the prophets. In 1 Nephi 19:23 "And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning." As we do the council that Nephi tells us we will be able to find guidance and be able to learn.

I know that in my life in order to accomplish a goal I have set it takes practice and time. The reward that comes after can be sweet and rejoicing. As a win from a soccer game scoring on the last minute and giving your team the win they deserve can be sweet and rejoicing so is being able to recognize the hard work you have put into it. As we shape up or testimonies or gain one that's the sweet and rejoicing reward that we receive. Because of Jesus Christ we are able to see this in our life and how great is the joy that comes from it. Especially to know that His Gospel can bless us. We can all feel this way and have that sweet rejoice just as you score a goal in the last minute and give the win to your team. In Luke 1:47 "And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour." As we strive to reach our goal and be able to feel that rejoice and also being able to say what Luke says that our spirit will rejoice in our God, it will be the best feeling in the world.

                                  

God is our Heavenly Father

We are all children of a Heavenly Father who is in Heaven. We lived with him before we came to this earth and we also grew up there and mature until we were ready to come to live on earth. In Romans 8:16 it says "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our Spirit, that we are children of God." Indeed we are and we are creted in His own image. He has a body of flesh and bones like we do but the only thing we lack is that He is immortal with a perfect body and we are not.

We are here on earth to progress, learn and to be able to have knowledge. He has a love for us and has given us a way to communicate with Him. That way of communication is prayer. Through prayer we can have a contact with our Heavenly Father. He wouldn't place us here on earth without any help becaus He is a loving Father. Also He provide a way for us to return to him one day. Because we are not perfect, He knew we were gonna make mistakes he provied a Savior for us. He sent Jesus Christ to atone for us which means to pay our sins so we can be clean again. In John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave His only Begotten son, that whose believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." I am very grateful to know that my Heavenly Father loves me and that I can show his love for Him by obeying and keeping his commandments. We can all feel the love He has for us as we strive to follow Jesus Christ's paths.

New Beginnings

Hi! My name is Elder Cabera and as you can tell on the background of my Blog I have pictures of the Ruins in Tikal, Guatemala. I'm actually from there but about 3 hours from Tikal. I grew up in San Juan which is about 30 mins from the Capital, Guatemala City. I love Guatemala and its places and people. My family decided to move to the United States when I was about 13 because my dad had found a job. We moved to the Windy City, Chicago. At first It was really hard because of the languagre barrier I had. I did not speak any English and It was really tough at the beginning. Well we lived there for about 3 years and we decided to move down to Charleston, SC.  I like it there because It's warm and I basically finish high school there. I have a brother and a sister and I am the eldest of my family.

About 4 months ago I found out I was coming to Montana to be a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. I was surprise at the beginning to come to this state because the farthest west I have been to is Chicago. So I'm here and I love Montana, especially the people. They are really nice and outgoing. I am currently in Bozeman, MT and I am excited to teach people about the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.

So why did I decided to go on a mission? Ever since I was a little kid I wanted to serve a mission. I grew up in the Church and whenever I saw missionaries I would picture myself one day being just like them. I love the Church and especially the Gospel and what it can do to families and individuals. In my life It has blessed me and my family. We are all children of our Hevenly Father and I know He wants the best for us. He has the love for us and has given us the Gospel of Jesus Christ so we can follow him and one day be able to return to Him.

I know this Church is true and the teachings and principles It teaches are true as well. We have a prophet today, President Monson who guides us and directs us. I also know with all my heart that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and another Testament of Jesus Christ. I know I can live with my family once more and not just in this life but the next to come. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.