#19 錫安山 Xī'ānshān (Mount Zion)

Hello world! Welcome back to another episode of missionary work in California! It's been a truly wonderful week though. We had Zone conference, a Temple trip, and some fun exchanges!

One awesome thing was being able to see my trainee Elder Sutherland again! It was super cool to see him again and all the growth he has made. I also got to see my second grandson E. Stosich. We got a good multi-generational photo. It will be included.

And naturally I can't NOT talk about going to the temple. It was wonderful to be back in the house of the Lord and to feel the Spirit that was there. We also got a picture with the entire MISSION, which was a first for me. That was the first time I can remember being with the whole mission. It was super cool.

Alright now to make it all spiritual. As I sat in the temple surrounded by my friends in the CVM and surrounded by my mission leaders. A profound realization was reestablished in my mind. This was the thought:

God loves you Individually. He knows you by name. He cares for you more infinitely than you know. And he is anxiously waiting for us to turn back towards him and come as we are. Our father wants us home.

It's that simple everyone. God loves you. And the only thing that holds us back from that love is the sanctity of our lives. Strive to be clean, strive to do your best, and let God prevail.

Love you all!

Elder Larson

1. Call me Abraham 

2. Temple!

3. All the Chinese missionaries at the Temple!

4. Exchanges w/ E. Dance

5. Cow