November 14, 2022
Sister Burton,
My dear Gussy-
Walk with purpose, authority, and power from on high. Whatsoever you ask in His name so it shall be. Whatever your heart desires it shall come to pass.
On our missions we learn of Him, His goodness, love, and mercy. We learn the gospel, the covenant path. We learn of the people, how best to serve them. Halle........ we learn of us, who we are, who we were, who we're to become!
[One of the secrets to life.] :)
You have reached the peak of one of the great mountain ranges in your life. Enjoy the view.
Give thanks for what was learned. On the top of the mountains the "School of the Ages" is taught.
There in a class setting not found on the slopes, nor in the valleys below, only there on the top where the Golden Eagle soars are we to receive the most precious truths one can acknowledge from the heavens. Is it any wonder then why the prophets of old said, "Go ye to the mountain top and there in His presence be taught in that language of the angels, yea even in the
Holy Temples of God."
Love is the answer. Love is always the answer.
Love The Lord. Love the ward. Love the people you serve. Love your companion.
Gussy, my precious daughter, we love best when we serve. Our ability to love as we serve is enhanced by our sacrifice. It's in doing so that we are sanctified. It is a sacred process to be refined as the dross is laid to the side and rough places made smooth; being found worthy; we are, as we recognize Him & come to "know" Him.
Open your heart. Forgive like never before.
Compliment the good. Encourage the effort.
Lift up the weak. Give strength to them that lack courage and faith. This is the way I say.
This is our mark. This is a framework when applied will stand. This is how you become more like Him. This is how we aught to be. Is this not a Celestial path that we can trust? Is this not holding on to the iron rod? A fruit so sweet as to not hunger again? Then I say, "Behold this fruit in my hand, of its goodness I have tasted.
Be it unto to your souls safety. The promises of heaven are ours. Come my family, come and partake of the love of God."
Doubt not your ability to overcome.
Your beautiful inside and out.
Remember the words of The Savior........
peace I give unto you not as the world gives unto you, give I unto you!
The work is moving on in the areas you have served. You have been part of the gathering of Israel in both areas. Teaching and baptizing is your calling as a missionary. Preparing the people for temple covenants is yours and their's blessing.
Testify of Joesph Smith. You are a representative of what The Lord has for him to restore.
The restored gospel of Jesus Christ is on the earth in its fullness. Prepare the way Halle.
Teach the people in the ward and community make thy pathways straight. Prepare ye, for the coming of The Lord is at hand. The time of wondering in the wilderness is no more.
The alter upon which lies your sacrifice is now empty and broken, split in two. Has not the stone already been removed?
Are not all things fulfilled both in heaven and earth. Did not the trumpets of heaven ring out in praises unto Him who has overcome all?
Heavenly Father will say, "It is time."
Thank you for your poem in your email. I loved it.
Thank you for emailing me and sharing a portion
of your world. God bless Gussy.
Love you more than all the snow crystals on top Bear Mountain.
Pops
YOU ARE READING
Letters From Pops
Non-FictionEmails that my dad sent me while I was serving my mission. The first chapter is the last email. I did it backwards. Enjoy if you decide to give it a read. A lot of wisdom that helped me get through my mission!
