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 I would like to share an experience I had this week.



I remember vividly the moment I won state in Tennis 2nd doubles. I remember throwing my hat, shaking my opponents hands, giving my partner Tal a hug, and celebrating with all my friends and family. It was the happiest, most joyfilled moment of my life. It was amazing! 

Even during the happiest moment of my life I remember later that night feeling a sense of sadness knowing that my amazing tennis victory was over. I knew that things would change, and my life would move on. 


I want to compare that to an experience I had here. 

Its been 4 months of me putting my blood, sweat, and tears into the work here in Shimogamo. Devoting everything I have to other people, and to the Lord. Through good days, and challenging times, during the hot summer, and freezing winter I have wondered a lot about if my work and efforts will actually bless the lives of the ones I am serving. Yesterday at a members house we had a meal with a lot of the ward, and our friend Satoko San. It was super fun! 

After we finished eating, I was about to stand up because my legs hurt from sitting on the floor, when the lights turned off, they lit some candles, and starting singing me happy birthday. 

In a small crowded apartment that overlooked all of Kyoto, I was surrounded by my friends and ward that I have devoted my life to serving. I could see for a moment the work I havd done here pay off. I was able go see that I have made some differences in the life's of others. I'll never forget looking around the room at that moment seeing everyone smiling. Words can not describe the joy and happiness I felt. 

But how?

D&C 18
15 And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!

16 And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!


I have yet to see a baptism, but I was able to see the ones I love, all come unto Jesus Christ more. I have been able to see the Joy and hope the Gospel of Jesus Christ brings into my friends, and a lot of the ward members.


I would have never thought that this would be one of the most joyful moments of my life. It truly is a testament to God plan. 

It's perfect.

I dont just think this gospel is true.

Through experiences like this, I KNOW its true. 

I would like go invite you all to find out for yourselfs too.

Love you all! - Pohlman 長老








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