Have you ever got punched in the face...by the spirit?  I sure have. A couple of days ago, we were attending the temple in Curitiba as a zone. In a sacred room I had the oppertunity to ponder about my mission, what were my strengths, and what were my weaknesses.  Some of my strengths include: Becoming close to my companion, making friends easily, waking up on time, organization, planning, and keeping myself (as well as the district) animated.

My weaknesses are walking between 15 to 20 kilometers in a day,  staying awake, alive, and alert after lunch, Having little to no sucess reactivating less actives, getting investigators to just walk a short distance to church, and finding people who will truly be converted to the Lord before and after baptism are definate downers for me.  All these negative symbols are signs that I need to change something in my world of work.

   As a result, Iopened up the sciptures and read the first words that I saw...which were the following:

`Behold, after much tribulations come the blessings.  Wherefore, the day will come when you will be crowned with much glory; yet the hour has not arrived, but is close.

Remember which I tell you beforehand, so that you may keep it in your heart and receive what will follow.

Behold, verily I say unto you, that for this reason I have sent you, that ye might be obedient, and that your heart might be prepared to bear witness o the things that are to come. (D&C 58:4-6)`   

You know what´s even more cool?  My companion opened up to the EXACT SAME SCRIPTURE!!!!!! Revelation is for real, people!

I hope that I can prepare my heart for the blessings that will come, instead of just focusing on my personal goals of baptism. See you guys next week!! 

Elder Johnson