To Devon from Mom

Hi Devon,

Wow, it sounds like last week was a super great week for you.

Can you send me the dropbox address again?  THANKS!!!!

I thought of you this week almost with every scripture I read.  Then our home teachers came and they shared D&C 84!!!  I'm sure you know it.  It's all about how your life will stay in order even if you serve a mission ...

D&C 84:33 - "For whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing their bodies."

D&C 84:38-40 - "And he that receiveth my Father receiveth my Father's kingdom, therefore all that my Father hath shall be given unto him.  And this is according to the oath and covenant which belongeth to the priesthood.  Therefore, all those who receive the priesthood, receive this oath and covenant of my Father, which he cannot break, neither can it be moved.

You are so blessed to to receive the priesthood and to receive the blessings the Lord promises from being a righteous priesthood holder.  You have the SPIRIT with you at all times!  

D&C 84:65-68:  And these signs shall follow them that believe - In my name they shall do many wonderful works ... cast out devils, heal the sick ... 

D&C 77-   :  "And again I say unto you, my friends, for from henceforth I shall call you friends, it is expedient that I give unto you this commandment, that ye become even as my friends in days when I was with them, traveling to preach the gospel in my power;

For I suffered (allowed) them not to have purse or script, neither two coats.  Behold I send you out to prove the world, and the laborer is worthy of his hire.  And any man that shall go and preach this gospel of the kingdom, and fail NOT to continue faithful in all things, shall NOT be weary in mind, neither darkened, neither in body, limb, nor joint; and a hair of his head shall not fall to the ground unnoticed.  And they shall not go hungry, neither athirst.  Therefore, take ye no thought for the morrow, for what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, or wherewithal ye shall be clothed.  ... For your Father, who is in heaven, knoweth that you have need of all these things.   Therefore, let the morrow take thought for the things of itself."

Devon - I'm so proud of you, for you honor your Heavenly Father, and he blesses you with HIS spirit.  I am so proud of you for trusting in the Lord to sacrifice your time to serve him, and in return the Lord will bless you that the things (schooling) will take care of itself - meaning you will be able to go back to school and retain or relearn all that is needed!  I'm so proud of you for being a senior-companion which means you have earned the trust and respect of your Mission President.  We are most proud of you for keeping yourself worthy of the priesthood and keeping the commandments.  I bet you feel the Love of the Lord everyday!  He loves you so much - you are a valiant servant!  I'm so proud of you for honoring your Scout Law and Oath.  Your character speaks for itself.  

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DEVON!!!!

Have a great day,
love 

Mom!!!!