Pure Love

Dear family and friends,

I would say it has been a pretty normal week! Aka an amazing week! My
companion is Elder Maldonado! He is from Brazil but has lived in
Zaragoza, Spain since he was 8. He is the best!

I just got out of my interview with president, and what a privilege it
is to speak with such an inspired man and see what a great example he
is of a diligent servant of Christ.

We have been focusing a lot on the Holy Ghost lately as a mission. The
gift of the Holy Ghost has been running trough my head a lot lately.
As I have studied and prayed about this gift I have gained a greater
understanding of the absolute need for this gift. When we repent unto
baptism, we then, in turn, receive the gift of the Holy Ghost by the
laying on of hands. This constant companion has played one of the
greatest roles in my life. As I have striven to be worthy of this
gift, it has amplified all functions of who I am. When I say that, I
mean that the Spirt has led greater light into my heart and sole and
has literally changed the way I think, see and feel. I testify that
God lives. I testify that the infinite sacrifice of Jesus the
Christ, our Savior and Redeemer is more powerful than we can even
imagine. Trust and have the faith that It as as real as the world is
round. I love you all and forever will be my greatest desire that you
all take apart of this great gift!

Love,
Elder Owens