EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 33 MIN
Trust in the Lord With All Thine Heart | Makoa Freitas
from BYU–Hawaii Devotionals & Speeches · host BYU–Hawaii
Makoa Freitas Financial Services Director & Controller at Brigham Young University–Hawaii Brigham Young University–Hawaii Devotional (Tuesday, June 4, 2024) Makoa Freitas emphasizes trusting in the Lord's plan and how divine guidance helped him through career transitions and personal challenges. He highlights the importance of understanding our divine nature and Heavenly Father's love. He encourages faith during trials, using personal and scriptural examples, and advises relying on basic principles in life. He concludes by urging students to make the most of their time in Laie, cherish relationships, and trust in the Lord, testifying of the gospel's truth and the importance of divine guidance."Remember our Father's love for us, and I promise he will lead you where you need to be. Remember that the Savior has walked in your footsteps, knows what you are going through, understands your sorrow, and will offer you peace." Makoa Freitas is BYU–Hawaii’s director & controller of finance, overseeing financial accounting, tax filings, payroll, investments, capital project accounting, and procurement. He started at BYU–Hawaii in 2012 and has held various roles, including assistant controller and management control auditor at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Freitas holds an MBA and a master’s in accounting from Indiana University and is a certified public accountant. He previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and played as an NFL offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/byu-hawaii-devotionals-speeches--6571006/support.Visit byuh.edu to learn more.
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Makoa Freitas Financial Services Director & Controller at Brigham Young University–Hawaii Brigham Young University–Hawaii Devotional (Tuesday, June 4, 2024) Makoa Freitas emphasizes trusting in the Lord's plan and how divine guidance helped him through career transitions and personal challenges. He highlights the importance of understanding our divine nature and Heavenly Father's love. He encourages faith during trials, using personal and scriptural examples, and advises relying on basic principles in life. He concludes by urging students to make the most of their time in Laie, cherish relationships, and trust in the Lord, testifying of the gospel's truth and the importance of divine guidance."Remember our Father's love for us, and I promise he will lead you where you need to be. Remember that the Savior has walked in your footsteps, knows what you are going through, understands your sorrow, and will offer you peace." Makoa Freitas is BYU–Hawaii’s director & controller of finance, overseeing financial accounting, tax filings, payroll, investments, capital project accounting, and procurement. He started at BYU–Hawaii in 2012 and has held various roles, including assistant controller and management control auditor at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Freitas holds an MBA and a master’s in accounting from Indiana University and is a certified public accountant. He previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and played as an NFL offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/byu-hawaii-devotionals-speeches--6571006/support.Visit byuh.edu to learn more.
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Trust in the Lord With All Thine Heart | Makoa Freitas
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