1 year down, 1 to go! 😭

On March 8th, 2018, I will have officially been on my mission for an entire year. I have learned and grown so much this past year than I ever thought was possible. My testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the most important growth that I have seen and felt. 

I know that Jesus Christ is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. He lived, died, and now lives again, so that we all will forever live. His atoning sacrifice not only frees us from sin as we turn to him, but gives us constant strength and aid in our trials. He felt everything we would feel according to the flesh, so that he could know, according to the flesh, how to succor us (Alma 7). I have literally felt his hand in my life, and in my mission this past year. I've seen my own life change, and the lives of those that I've taught change as well. He's real. He's willing to help anyone who turns to him. That's why I wake up every morning, to help people understand how they can receive this help. There's no greater joy in this life than that of sharing the gospel and bringing people to the Savior. 

I know that The Book of Mormon is true, and that it is another testament of Jesus Christ. It was written for our time and day, because God knew that it would help us. As we apply the principles that we learn from the Book of Mormon into our lives, it makes it easier. Just like the Bible, it brings us closer to the Savior. The Book of Mormon clarifies, and testifies, of truths found in the Bible. With the Book of Mormon and the Bible together, we have the fullness of the gospel, along with all of teachings we need. Everyone can receive their own witness of the Book of Mormon, as they accept Moroni's promise at the end. 

Moroni 10:4 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.

I have read the Book of Mormon multiple times, and can promise as a representative of Jesus Christ, that the Holy Ghost will testify of the truth of it unto you. He did so for me, and that has changed my life forever. 

This last week was not too eventful, but here's a quick run down on some things that's happened. Genesis, from my old area in Mound Fort was baptized! I got to attend it, and it was great. Elder Link went home, so at our last district meeting, we took "funeral" pictures of him. Check them out below. Charles got the priesthood, and will be going to the temple with us this week. That's basically all I got. 

I love my mission, and I love all the support I get from you guys. Always remember I love you guys (whoever still reads these)! I'd like to give a shout out to my mom, whose birthday is this week as well! Without her I wouldn't be where I am at today, and I owe it all to her, who brought me in to this world! Happy birthday mom, I love you! 

Elder Tyler Greer tyler.greer@myldsmail.net
Utah Ogden Mission Office
4380 South Orchard Ave
South Ogden, UT 84403