Well, this has been another really good week
that I have enjoyed here with Elder Moore!!
On Friday, we had
divisions and I left to go with Elder Lindow in his sector for the day which
was great!! We taught some really good lessons and we had a great day overall!
We also made brownies once we got home!
ON Saturday, we had
arguably one of the most successful working days on my mission. We shared with
our neighbors after lunch and we were able to talk about the restoration and
answer their questions that they had about the missionaries and our religion as
it was the first time any of them had spoken with missionaries (they moved in a
few weeks ago). They were of three different religions; Catholic, Adventist,
and Evangelist. Really cool to listen to their different views and perspective on
certain things we shared.
Later, we met and shared
with the niece of a member that moved in just days prior to us stopping by. She
talked about how she saw good values in church members and wanted her son to
grow up with strong values in a tough world. We expressed and talked about the children’s
and youth programs that we have and she had lots of interest! We will be
passing by this week to see her again!
After that, we went
to a family home evening with a family we met the week before. The dad is a
member and the mom and daughters are not. We talked about the plan of salvation
and we read a letter from God! It was a really neat letter that Elder Moore had
used in one of his previous wards. It talked about us being in his presence
right before we left and how he anxiously waits for us to do the things he
wants us to do and to obey the commandments. After reading the letter, you
could tell that it had left them thinking about it. Looking at it from Gods
perspective really helped them grasp it a little better! I think It helps all
of us. As we imagine a loving Heavenly Father concerned for His children that
make bad decisions, He is just as much pleased, appreciative, and joyful when
His children obey Him and honor Him by obeying and sticking to the plan. I see
a lot of opinions and different insights and lifestyles. Many people choose to
live their lives how they wish or want. To me, I find it important to live it
how God wants me to. Following His plan brings true joy and eternal happiness.
I am really looking
forward to this weekend with the opportunity to sustain and hear from our
Prophet and other church leaders!
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