The Fellowship of the Unashamed

March 21

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The dye has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made.

I AM A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST.

I won't look back, let up, slow down, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need preeminence, positions, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk with patience. I am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven. My road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my Guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, divided, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I wont give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, and paid up for the cause of Christ. I must go till he comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till he stops me. And when He returns for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My banner will be clear.

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth...." Romans 1:16

(Devon sent this in a group email - powerful words and one of my favorites!!!  However he quoted this as being from Henry B. Eyring a leader in our church.  There is no record of this being his quote and some believe this is from Dr Bob Moorhead, and is taken from his book Words Aptly Spoken.  Pres. Eyring may have quoted this at some time but in doing some research the actual source seems to be unknown.  Either way - the message is worth sharing!)

March 28

This week was a battle, but not just for me, for my companion as well. As for the missionary work, it was amazing. We taught tons of lessons and we were able to find lots of new people. Great week, we were happy and working hard. But we just about DIED.

(not literally, just exaggeration) but I definitely was sick this whole week. Just about threw up at dinner with a member which was a super close call, and very nerve racking. Dinner started all perfect, and we were talking and laughing, my companion was practicing Spanish, and suddenly within 30 seconds, I said in my head, "I am going to throw up right NOW" It was bad, I started sweating like a maniac, but thanks to a prayer that was something like this, "Father all things are possible to thee...."  So the health was a battle this week my mother, but it is true, it was a blessing for the mission that I had never been sick, UNTIL NOW.

We got the phone call last night with our changes. Elder Meyers is heading out, tomorrow he is going to his second area in the mission. He seems a little nervous, I hope he does good. Our time together went SO fast. I will be getting a companion from Peru named Elder Ticona, sounds like he is going through some really hard times in the mission, I am going to need to help him out possibly.

We did some great service for a less active elderly lady this week and we did some mega cleaning in her house that is not in good shape. I love serving the people of Argentina down here.

Sometimes we as humanity see more the influences of the adversary than the influences of the Lord. If we close our eyes, take a deep breath and pray and look with spiritual eyes, each one of us can see the great blessings that the Lord has and the great works that He is bringing to pass all over the face of the world. I am grateful to be a part of this great work. I would love to share with you a great scripture that I found because my mother had me read this in the Old Testament!

Nehemiah 6:4 - "I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down; why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?" There is nothing more important than the work of the Lord.

Apr 4

I am all better now health wise. I am feeling really good actually and I have been sleeping better and working out a lot better. With the cold weather I sleep better and I have so much more energy. During the hot months the sun and heat literally just sucks all the energy out of me. But now I am doing good. Lots more rain in these days and months ahead.  (Cooler weather for Devon is 25-30 degrees Celsius!)

My new companion is a great guy. I remember when he started the mission. He has had some rough companions and a rough first half of the mission. The other day in studies President called me up and said Hola Elder Healey, he told me that I have this special assignment to help him out. President said he needed my help to help this Elder get going and change his mission, he needs to be a senior companion now! So it is a lot of patience and love required but the first week has gone really good. He is chill and quiet and just needs a little bit of a push with love to get going. So far we are going all perfect, and I really want him to do good in these coming weeks.

(I asked Devon if he knows what date he is coming home yet)  I got some papers today that I am going to fill out with some returning home info, Sounds like the date I will be coming home is December 31, 2019, somewhere around there..... I will fill out the papers and then be able to give you an exact date. :)

Things are really good here Mother! I am loving the work and looking forward to the time I am going to have with my new companion here. Keep things going good back home! Have a week and a half. Peace bro.