Monday, October 7, 2013
We have had another week full of miracles here! We were
really praying that we could find answers as to how to address our
investigator's concerns, and how to find more investigators and the Lord
blessed our lives in so many ways! We were expecting certain answers,
but he blessed us in other aspects that lead to the results of having
our prayers answered and it was such a humbling experience! This week I
was focusing on making my prayers more meaningful as I had fallen into a
routine with the little spanish I once knew, but really wanted to
expand because I now can. I was studying prayer and recognizing the
spirit from Preach My Gospel and thought I was learning it for myself,
but little did I know, the Lord had other plans as well. We were able to
have a lesson with an investigator I taught with Hermana Turley. She
hasn't been able to have an appointment with us do to school for a
while, but she finally did. We had planned to read in teh Book of Mormon
with her, and we did, but as we talked the subject switched from the
history of The Book of Mormon (something I had really been studying last
week adn was able to really bear my testimony of as well) into how we
can have more sincere prayers and receive answers. I was able to bear my
testimony to her of the things that I had learned for myself to be
true, and the spirit was really strong. She told us of how she felt she
wasn't receiving answers to her prayers, and then a miracle happened.
The spirit brought to my remembrance the times that I would go to her
home at the first of my mission.Our lessons were always so filled with
the spirit and I always felt a special connection with her. I would try
so hard to speak to her in spanish and I just never could say what I
wanted. I loved those lessons more than any other lessons, but after
every lesson I would come out and cry because I wanted so badly to tell
her how much The Lord loved her. I knew it would all come with time, and
well, 5 months later I have been reconnected with her and I realized
what a blessing it was for me to just listen during those first few
months. The spirit brought to memory times when she had testified to us
of her prayers being answered and I was able to remind her of that. She
was humbled and the spirit lingered so strong! After the lesson, she
gave me the most grateful hug as tears ran down her face. I can't even
explain how neat that experience was, but it is one I will never forget.
It is moments like that that make all the hard times so worth it!
Hermana Duong and I also had an amazing first lesson with the best friend of some less-actives we have been working with. The spirit was so strong as we taught the first lesson and it was so neat to see everyone bear their testimonies of the things we taught. When it came time for the first vision, I got scared because although they attend the Spanish Branch, they speak better English, so prefer that in conversation. I don't know the first vision perfectly in English, only in Spanish, but I said a little prayer and the spirit took care of the rest. It was amazing the spirit that I felt and that permeated the whole room. After, I asked them to identify their feelings and our investigators said in shock, "Wow! I have never felt to much peace! I just... I don't even know what to say... I, I got goosebumps and the hair on the back of my neck stood up." I was able to testify that that was the Holy Ghost testifying to him of truth. I then felt very strongly to invite him to baptism, and I was so surprised at how smoothly all the How To Begin Teaching that I have been practicing for months came flowing out of my mouth, transitioning perfectly into the Baptisimal Invitation. I invited him and I got chills as he answered with such a great desire "Yes! Yes, I will." It was such a neat experience and we invited him to pray about a date that we can work towards. We are also working with his best friend, the less-active to help him be ready and worthy that he can baptize him if it will work out in time. Miracles happen when we have the spirit!
I love you all and hope yo uhad a great week and LOVED
conference as much as I did! We've heard teh words of the prophet and
the new "commandments". We have till Christmas to complete one of the
invitations. Who remembers what it was??? We've heard the words, now
it's time to execute! :) What are your plans??? I'd love to hear your
ideas and if you need some, let me know !Hermana Duong and I also had an amazing first lesson with the best friend of some less-actives we have been working with. The spirit was so strong as we taught the first lesson and it was so neat to see everyone bear their testimonies of the things we taught. When it came time for the first vision, I got scared because although they attend the Spanish Branch, they speak better English, so prefer that in conversation. I don't know the first vision perfectly in English, only in Spanish, but I said a little prayer and the spirit took care of the rest. It was amazing the spirit that I felt and that permeated the whole room. After, I asked them to identify their feelings and our investigators said in shock, "Wow! I have never felt to much peace! I just... I don't even know what to say... I, I got goosebumps and the hair on the back of my neck stood up." I was able to testify that that was the Holy Ghost testifying to him of truth. I then felt very strongly to invite him to baptism, and I was so surprised at how smoothly all the How To Begin Teaching that I have been practicing for months came flowing out of my mouth, transitioning perfectly into the Baptisimal Invitation. I invited him and I got chills as he answered with such a great desire "Yes! Yes, I will." It was such a neat experience and we invited him to pray about a date that we can work towards. We are also working with his best friend, the less-active to help him be ready and worthy that he can baptize him if it will work out in time. Miracles happen when we have the spirit!
Love you lots! Have a great week!
wow - such amazing missionary experiences - Jaelyn is doing great!!
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