4 JUNE 1995
"The purpose of the scriptures is to let you know...that He loves you." This was what I learned last night. He knows me. He loves me. I had left behind my scriptures at the Garcias where we ate lunch (I hope), and last night, I was spiritually devastated. I really didn't understand exactly why, but I was. I talked with my Heavenly Father about it and learned this. It was a very spiritual experience. Another time to reinforce my testimony that my Heavenly Father knows and loves me. I felt like I couldn't be comforted, like I shouldn't be comforted. But He who "took upon Him the infirmities of His people, that He might know how to succor them according to their infirmities" knew what to do. He knows me better than I know myself. I felt I couldn't eat or sleep until I got my scriptures back. He knew better. He can be so close sometimes. It's up to us. I talked with Him just like I talk with my earthly father. After He consoled me, I began asking questions. Eventually He told me I ought to go to bed. I did. This morning we had two baptisms. Ramiro and Alzidas Ibañez Sagredo. Two brothers of Lucy. Lucy is having personal problems. Satan knows how strong she could be in the church, and is doing all he can to keep her out. He has put into the heart of her husband to divorce her if she gets baptized. She is the strongest woman I have ever seen -- and the strongest people get the toughest trials. I hope I can be strong. Last Thursday we had a conference with President Julio E. Dávila. It was the first time I tried to take notes and listen in Spanish at the same time. It was difficult, but the conference was excellent. Elder Thornton has been transferred to PIRAISO-SANTA CRUZ. IT was great to see him there. I read this today. Once a week isn't enough- I have to write at least three times a week. Goal. I still haven't retrieved my scriptures, but I'll get them today. I'm grateful to be able to learn. The great principle of the universe is LOVE. I was taught that last night, too. The Gospel IS TRUE.
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