"If You Could Talk to God What Would You Ask?"

Dear Familia,

Something that I have learned on the mission is how much confusion is out here in the world. How many people are confused and looking for answers, wanting to know about where we came from, our existence before birth, why we are here, what our purpose is, and what happens to us after this life. There are SO many questions that people have that can only be answered by someone who knows EVERYTHING. Someone who knows science perfectly. Someone who knows the beginning and the end. These questions can only be answered by God. Many times when Hna. Lopez and I talk to the people we ask them, "If God was in front of you what would you ask him? What would you do with the answer he gave you?" We get all sorts of replies, but the answer that we always give is that God loves us and wants to answer these questions that we all have. He's not a God of secrets. He's not a God that wants us to suffer in ignorance. He is our loving Heavenly Father.

Our Heavenly Father loves his children and wants us to know and understand his perfect Plan of Happiness. He wants, more than anything, for us to be happy in this life, and for us to return to live with him. And for that reason, He has called prophetas to lead and guide the world, to help us fully understand this plan and do our part to fulfill it. I am so grateful for the restoration, for the blessing of having a prophet called to lead and guide the world, and for the blessing of being a missionary for THE church of Jesus Christ. If this was just another church that preached pretty principles I wouldn't be here, I wouldn't do it. If this was just another church I wouldn't be a member. I do everything I do as a member because I know that this is THE church of Jesus Christ. I'm here in Chile sharing this message because this is the ONLY way we can return and live with God. I am a missionary for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, a church that is founded upon prophets and apostles that receive DIRECT revelation and guidance for us from God.

This week we have the opportunity to listen to a prophet of God in General Conference...or in other words, we have the opportunity to listen to the voice of God give us council and direction. But this is an opportunity, it's an option, it's something we can choose to do. God isn't going to come down from Heaven, he's not going to force us to listen. We can ignore, take lightly, or rebel against the words of God given by his prophets. However, if we listen and pay attention. if we have a humble prayer in our hearts to receive answers to our questions and act according to the answers, the Holy Ghost will reveal the answers we are looking for in our mind and in our heart.

I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I know that Thomas S. Monson is called of God to be the prophet and give us guidance in these days. I invite you all to listen to General Conference this weekend asking yourself these questions: "If you could talk to God, what would you ask?  What would you do with the answer?" I promise that during the Saturday and Sunday sessions of Conference,  God will answer these questions through the inspired words of his prophet and apostles.

I love you all and hope you have a wonderful week!

XOXO- Hna. McKenna

 Fun Facts:

 It was Hna. Lopez's birthday this week!!! The Big 21!!!! This week we will be going to the mission office and I'll be able to get the package you sent WAHOOOO :)

 We moved into a new house today!!!! YAYA the old house was SOO old. The house you see in the photo is the old house, and yes we found AT LEAST 10 spiders while cleaning and getting everything packed! I'm soooo happy to be out of that place! Although it did have a lovely grape vine in front.

Felipe got his answer to the BofM!!!! It was so sweet! We haven't been able to have a lesson with him because he works and goes to school in Santiago, and is only home on the weekends. But when we called him to see how he was doing and how things were going with his study of the BofM. he told us that he prayed about it, and felt really calm and peaceful and is really excited for his baptism.

          -Sidenote: Felipe didn't get baptized this week because we haven't been able to teach him all the lessons. Because he works and studies in Santiago he's hardly ever in his house. Last week we made a schedule with him and Karina of when we are gong to teach him all the lessons, and his baptism has been re-scheduled for the 17th of October. Keep him in your prayers so that he stays strong during these weeks!