Elder CJones: Following the Advice of my Youngest Brother

I never thought that by following a few simple words they could change the world. Even the smallest of stature people can change your life and even change the world.There is someone that I really look up to, even though physically I look down to him. He is my youngest brother, Jacom.

This week started out really, really hard! To tell you the truth, I was not ready for what was coming. But the Lord knew I was ready and He put me to the challenge.

This last week was transfers. I got a new companion and we received missionaries for a total of 4 missionaries in the area, one brand new elder from the MTC. It has been hard! My new companion is from Monterrey, Mexico. It's a city about 3 hours from here. It's like being called to Boise, Idaho from Utah. My companion is a little annoying at times. He loves to take control--which is good, but I was told this week that I need to lead this area out of the 4 missionaries. I was told that I need to lead and guide the others. I was told that this is a practice and a test for me. So I am working my hardest to be the best missionary that I can be.

As I said, I have been getting weekly emails from my brother Jacom. This week, according to the counsel of my brother, I decided to love my companion more. Well, things aren't 100% great. But things are on the uphill and there are some great things that can and will happen when we love one another and work together.

This is what happened this week.

This week we worked with one of our investigators, Jonathan. We worked with him to baptize him. He has been to church 4 times and he really likes to go. He really likes the Young Men's activities and really lives spending time with us. He is really quiet and isn't very social. We visited his house this last week and worked with him and talked with his mom. As we were talking with her, we asked when would be a good day to baptize. She responded that we could go right then and baptize her son. So we went directly to the chapel and had a baptism. The mother was so touched that she wanted to be baptized and come to church. The next day, Jonathan was confirmed and his mom came to church. I credit this baptism to the obedience and love we have for one another when we put aside the differences and work together for the work of the Lord. It's only when we listen closely to the counsel of another that we can find true joy.

I know this Gospel is true and that with love and working together that the Lord will bless our lives. Let's get this work done and let's also never forget that sometimes the greatest and best minds and advice, come from those that are small is stature but large in spirit.

-- Elder Corom Jones

 "Remember to love, pray, CTR, keep the commandments, serve obey, and be a great brother and missionary." -Jacom Jones