Elder Joseph Hicken: The Missionary: Pictures of Elder Hicken

Thanks to a ward member, we recently received these pictures of Elder Hicken!

Testimony of Christ and Missionary Work

I often think of the hymn, “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” I love that song. We actually sing it a lot here in my mission because it's one of the only ones we have in Cambodian. I can honestly say that when I sing that song, I really mean what I'm singing. I know that He lives. As I do what He wants me to do, I can feel His spirit and His influence often. With His help I am able to overcome obstacles and other challenges. How grateful I am for that. I know that He knows and loves each and every one of us individually. I’ve come to realize that He knows us even better than we know ourselves, and so He knows what's best for us. Sometimes what's best for us means that we need to be pushed a little. It's times when I'm feeling especially down and times when I feel like I'm on my own that He literally picks me up and helps me see that I can keep going. He helps me know that everything is going to be okay. It's been in those times when I can feel His love the most. He can bless all of us in our lives if we will but believe in him and try and do what He asks us to do. That's why it's such a privilege serving as a missionary right now. I get to share this special message with others every day so other people can enjoy the peace and incredible blessings that come as we all try to follow Jesus Christ.