Dear Elder,
Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you! Thanks so much for being my son. Here are some of the things I love about you from A-Z…
Active—Your active mind and body help you be an effective missionary.
Bold—You have learned to declare the word of the Lord with boldness.
Compassionate—Your compassion for others emulates the pure love of Christ, and they can feel His love through you.
Diligent—even during hard times, you are diligent and wait upon the blessings of the Lord.
Earnest—As you teach the gospel, I know you do it with a deep earnestness that brings the spirit to the hearts of the people you teach.
Faith—You have a deep and abiding faith in the Lord Jesus Christ which enables you to teach with power from on high.
Good—Matt, your goodness radiates from you and inspires me and the people you teach.
Humble—You work with an eye single to God’s glory and not your own.
Inspired—Matt, you have written inspired words to me, and I know that the Holy Ghost works through you to inspire others.
Knowledgeable—You know the scriptures, and you use them to bless your life and the lives of others. You also know many things because of the experiences you have had in your life. You have learned from them, and this knowledge gives you wisdom.
Leader—Because of your obedience and understanding, you have been able to lead others to Christ
Meek--Matt, you realize that you don’t have all the answers which makes you teachable. You will go far in life because of your meekness.
Noble—Matt, you are a noble priesthood holder, missionary, and son of God.
Optimistic—Matt, you keep a good and cheerful attitude which comes from faith in Jesus Christ assuring you that everything will work out.
Patient—Matt, you bear your trials with patience, knowing that others have suffered more than you for what is right
Quiet—You know how to be quiet and listen to others speak to listen for the Spirit’s voice. Your quiet attitude makes it possible for the still, small voice to speak through you.
Reverent—You keep sacred things sacred, and your love for Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ shows in your reverent speech and attitude.
Selfless—Matt, everyday, you forget yourself and go to work serving others.
Truthful—You are honest about your mistakes and your shortcomings, and you repent of them and forge ahead.
Understanding—Matt, you have a deep understanding of the Gospel and of the things that God wants you to do. You don’t condemn sin in others, but you try to understand others and their challenges and to inspire them to overcome them
Valiant—You are valiant in your testimony of Jesus Christ.
Wise—You don’t just “know,” you “do.” This give you wisdom and helps you be like our Savior.
Example—You are following the Savior in being a light to the world in bringing others to Him.
Young—Matt, you are still young. You have a lifetime ahead of you. The things that you are doing now, in your youth, will bless you and your children throughout the years to come.
Zion—You are helping in the great work of gathering Zion, the pure in heart, to the gospel and preparing the way of the lord.
These are some of the things I love about you, but this is not why I love you. I love you because you are my son, and you will be forever and ever.
I love you!
Love,
Mom
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