6/23/14

This Week from the Land of the Book of Mormon

Well, this week I witnessed a miracle. We have this investigator. He is amazing. His family, they are all members. He has listened to the Elders for YEARS. And nothing. On Saturday, we went to visit him and his family. We were talking and we asked what was his doubt. And he talked about how he was afraid of commitment. So, we talked about a few things and then the spirit was so strong in that lesson. He was crying, his wife was crying, we were crying, it was powerful. And he sad he knew it was true. So we asked if he would come to church the next day. Instead of his regular excuse, he said, Yes. He would find a way that he could make it. Sunday came, and we were waiting. And he wasn´t there. So, we sat down and the opening hymn began. I was devastated. And then, he walked in with a big nervous smile on his face. Im pretty sure my heart left my chest I was so excited. He didnt just stay for the first hour either, he stayed for all 3! He loved Sunday school and wanted to look for EVERY scripture the teacher said and he was so excited. It was truly the Lords hand. It was amazing.

One of our other investigators told us a story. One day, she was really sad and just didn't know what to do anymore. So, she said a prayer that morning asking what she should do. What God wanted for her and her family. that same day is the day my old companion and I contacted her. She said she was kinda freaked out a bit because it was so fast. Then she told us about how her husband had started reading her book of Mormon and was interested too. She then told us a story about how her son, people had tried to kidnap him. He said a prayer and the people said he wasn´t the one, and let him go. She said she knows he has a plan for her family. It was wonderful. We testified that we knew he has a plan too. A little later in the lesson she asked, " After I am baptized, are they going to ship me away on a mission too?" We then explained that its a choice, and if she wanted to, she could. It was kind of funny.


We had one family that was a referral, so we went to go find them. When we got to their house, there wasn't a car or anything, but we "knocked" anyways. No one answered. So we wrote a little note and put a Family proclamation pamphlet in their door. As we turned around, they pulled up. It was kinda awkward. But, they were so welcoming and willing to listen! They are a great couple and I cant wait to go back and teach then more.

Its always a great time serving the Lord and his children. Sometimes its rally hard, but I find that is when we are more focused on what we want than what he wants. I feel so blessed everyday. Life is good. The Lord will bless you when you do what he asks. I love you all and hope you´re studying your preach my gospel. My mission presidents grandson who is 5 has read the whole thing already. You can too!! LOVE YOU!