It was not just good it was very good

Elders, 

Last month we discussed creation, our first parents, Adam and Eve (names with incredible meaning), and in our studies, I have come to recall a few things. First, creation is explored in depth three times in the canon and several times in the Apocrypha. Each time, God declared the days good, but on the last day, when Adam and Eve were created, God declared it very good (Genesis 1:31).

Think about it. The days your parents learned you were coming were good, but oh how they anticipated your coming. That day was very good. (Perhaps we need to prepare with the same earnest anticipation of the Savior's second coming.)

In this life and at this very time, I want you to know that this day is very good. It's a time to prepare to meet God (Alma 34:32). Covenants and ordinances create a place where we can see how God visits us in His own way every day, making it a good day. The restoration of a solution after a long trial makes the day a day of celebration, a good day. I know your mission has tough times; days when your heart, mind, and back are breaking, but know this, it's a good day. The Lord is testing us all. No test is above another (though I have a sneaking suspicion the Savior's was, for our sake). Life will push you to your limits, and Satan will attack from all angles, but it's a good day. Worry not that you are young or slow of speech in your mission. Moses and Enoch, among the various prophets, showed the Lord that concern (Moses 6:31-34, Exodus 33:12-13), and the God of Heaven and Earth trusted them. He trusts you. Believe me when I say you have found favor in the sight of the Lord. Your work is not unnoticed. Work with diligence of heart. Keep praying to your Heavenly Father and really talk to Him. Pause and listen, trusting in faith that He will speak not only to your mind but to your heart. He hears your concerns and is with you in your trials, though you don't see Him. You have got this. 

Anyway, you guys are awesome. Keep up the good work. That's all my ramblings today. Love you.

Nathan Bingham 

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