Elder Dallin Ballard Update

Hey sorry I am getting worse and worse at sending these weekly’s I will step it up 😤 We are holding it down in South Phoenix! God is overflowing our area with miracles. Everyday day you have the realization that God has been preparing people to hear about the gospel. 
Lately as I have been studying The Book of Mormon, I’ve been so impressed with Nephi’s example. Literally there are a million lessons that can be learned from him but one I have been impressed by is his willingness to listen, and go do what he is told. In 1 Nephi 17:8-10 we read about an exchange that happens between Nephi and the Lord, dice;
8 And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto me, saying: Thou shalt construct a ship. After the manner which I shall show thee, that I may carry they people across these waters. 9 And I said: Lord, whither shall I go that I may find ore to molten, that I may make tools to construct the ship after the manner which those hast shown unto me?10 And it came to pass that the Lord told me whither I should to find ore, that I might make tools. 
As opposed to asking why or taking his time, Nephi immediately goes to work, being lead by the spirit. Building an entire ship would seem like such a daunting task, but he puts his head down and goes. I have really tried hard to apply this principle in my work as a missionary. So often I am asking why? Or how? Instead of just going and doing. This leads me to a quote I heard in a talk this week, “Do not pray for your circumstances to be changed, pray for you to be able to change your circumstances.” This rings so true. So often I find myself asking God for so many things and then I hardly put the work in to see a change. May we all apply this incredible principle in our lives this week and see the impact we can have. 
I am forever grateful for the chance I have to serve. I love my Savior and all he has done for me. Thank you to everyone who is striving to be like Christ. He is rejoicing in your efforts. 
Love where you are at in life right now. You are never going to get this moment back ♡,Elder Ballard 
Alma 32:15-16