Elder Nathan Hicken's Mission Letters: Spiritual Experiences

Monday, January 11, 2016

Spiritual Experiences

In Susan's email to Nathan, she asked "What spiritual experiences are you having?"

Hello mom

Thanks for asking. So here’s a spiritual experience coming to mind right now...

As I was reading the other day in the Book of Mormon, I came across a scripture in Mosiah chapter 15 that talked about those who will rise in the first resurrection. It said that those who keep the commandments and follow the prophets will rise in the first resurrection and receive eternal life through Jesus Christ. I had this overwhelming feeling come over me and I knew in that instant that Jesus loves me and knows me personally. He wants me to receive eternal life. It was such a warm feeling. It`s not the only spiritual experience I`ve felt in this past week while reading the scriptures but it`s one that really impacted me.

Anyways, that’s all the time I got for now. I love you!

Elder Hicken

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Inspiring Words from Elder Hicken

Feb 23, 2015

I just finished reading the war chapters in Alma. In Alma 62:41, it tells of the different ways the people responded to the wars. Some were hardened and others humbled themselves. Same trial, but different responses. The work of Salvation is not easy, and we have to decide how we will respond. I know that this is the Lord´s work. I know the fullness of the eternal gospel was restored through the prophet Joseph Smith. I know that the Lord continues to reveal His will to his living prophet. I love this gospel.

June 1, 2015

June 8, 2015

I know that fasting and donating fast offerings brings many blessings towards those who keep it fully. When I was younger, it was not an easy thing to fast, nor would I say it is now. However, I know the Lord keeps his promises, which promise is to give spiritual revelation and power to withstand the temptations of the adversary. I´m so grateful for living day prophets who guide this church and invite all the world to be partakers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is our Savior, our advocate, our redeemer. I love Him.

Oct 19, 2015

We are accountable for everything we do. How do we report our dealings with God? Through prayer. At the end of each day, we can kneel down and tell our Heavenly Father about our day. What did we do? Did we push ourselves to work hard? Did we help someone in need? Did we stand for what´s right? What direction were we going that day, towards Christ? These are just a few questions we can ask ourselves at the end of the day. I´m so grateful for repentance. When I ask myself these questions and more, it´s through the Atonement that I can be forgiven and continue to progress.