Faith to be Healed

     As I ponder upon the rich blessings which the Lord doth bestow upon the children of men in all His mercy and grace, I come to a knowledge of the truthfulness of His word and law. For unto every man it is meted unto him according to the observance and obedience which he pays. Our Heavenly Father sees fit to bless every man according to every righteous desire. Our faith and diligence are demonstrations of that love and righteous desire that we have. This last week I found myself in a situation in which my faith and desire to serve God and obey Him played a huge part in the miracle which I beheld. Finding myself sick with fever and with body pain, I found my will to keep working diminishing until I finally said, "I can do no more". As I prayed to God that He might deliver me from this illness which kept me from doing the work I had been given, I was prompted to ask for a blessing from my companion. As my companion blessed me I felt strength fill my muscles and bones.

     With renewed energy and strength I continued on giving gratitude to God. After an hour or so I began to feel the same effects again and I felt my body begin to give in. I prayed "Lord, why dost thou not heal me completely now?". Having completed our work as much as possible I retired home. The next morning I then saw the miracle a full recovery from an illness that could have lasted me weeks or months, gone in a day. I have yet to understand exactly why the Lord waited to heal me completely until the following day. But I do know that it was His power by which I was healed. I know that God has given His power and authority unto man and that it is held and maintained by the men of the Church of Jesus Christ restored upon the Earth. It is with this same power I was healed and for the faith and desire to serve Him that was exercised.

A Righteous Father

     This week I would like to dedicate this weekly blog to my father, Benjamin Lim. In my time here in Nicaragua I have had much retrospection. All my life my father has been a constant figurehead and rock in my life. Even though worldly values and opinions change my father has never changed his faith nor his duty to God. As i grew i saw my father do many things for me in service. Never murmuring or complaining. During my swimming career of 11 years, I can count on one hand the number of meets and competitions he missed. Every morning for 4 years my father woke up extra early to make breakfast for me and my brothers before seminary. For 6 years my father woke me up and made sure I was at my priesthood leadership meetings. During many years he was in everything, a part of everything. Never wavering. For many years I have always looked out into the world for comfort and for love, what I had never realized is that my true comfort and love came from within the walls of my very home. In sickness, health, trial, an recognition, he was there, my father. To my greatest example, teacher, and bestest friend in the world, I dedicate this day. I love you Dad.

"Yea, verily, verily I say unto you, if all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto (my father), behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever; yea, the devil would never have power over the hearts of the children of men."

This is Jonathan. His father baptized him! It was a nice experience to have this father baptize his own son.

Farewell President & Sister Russell

This week we had Multizone conferences with President and Sister Russell. Things were very emotional as they said their final goodbyes. I know that even though I sometimes questioned the reason for the things President would do I know now that this man was truly called of God to preside over this great mission. As a result of President and Sister Russells leadership the Nicaragua Managua South Mission is the most successful of all Central America. I know that as I trust God and His servants I can know that my obedience towards them will bring me blessings both temporal and spiritual. I am grateful that I was sent to this mission at this great time to reap the fruits of this great harvest. I know that the Nicaraguans have been prepared for this time and that God is working among them. I love this work and testify of its divinity. I know He is at the helm and we can be powerful instruments in his hands to bring to pass much righteousness.

Hope in Darkness

     At the commencement of John and Emily's lives together, I dedicate this post to them and ask that my words be shared at the appropriate time.
     As I reflect on these past few years, I am reminded of the

of the way my beloved brother John and Emily met. In what seemed like one of the lowest points of my brother's life, he found the one shining hope in the midst of the darkness, that was Emily. I remember John telling me about her for the first time and the way his eyes sparkled and the broad smile that crossed his face as he described her to me. He seemed to have been deeply emotionally and spiritually touched by the presence of such a wonderful and very beautiful young woman. As they began to date I knew by the way they looked at each other and the great depth of spiritual connection they shared that they would someday marry. And like always, I was right. If you don't believe in fairy tales and love stories, you should believe this one.
     John and Emily, know that you are two of the greatest people I know, aside from Mom and Dad of course. Your shining example has helped me strengthen my testimony in the Savior Jesus Christ and His gospel. I love you two more than I can describe and more than you might believe. I pray that at this sacred and glorious time you might be able to know of my great support and love for you. May God bless you with many long years, with much happiness, and many children! Congratulations and Felicidades! - Elder Alejandro Lim, Nicaragua Managua South Mission.