Tortilla count 14
We had a wonderful week of sun here in Xela, with a nice brake from the rainy season!
This week are changes, but neither my companion or I will be leaving, which is a wonderful thing because we both want to be here for the baptism of Susanna and her family and that of the other wonderful investigators that we have. One of the things that I have learned very well is being able to teach in any place and at any time. We have a very interesting area because we have the opportunity to share the gospel with those that are very wealthy and also those that are complete opposite, but in Gods eyes we are the same, so the same goes for how we look at them. As Nephi says, "None are forbidden". For me, I have found the most joy seeing any person accept the gospel. Especially seeing the blessing of the gospel in the life of Susanna and her family has been so wonderful. I can already see a difference of light in their attitude towards life. She is an amazing example for me of faith in God, because of the trials that she has had to experience she just told us "All that I can do is put all of my trust in the Lord that everything will be alright." Wow, What amazing faith like I have never seen before. She is a true example in my life.
Mejor Milagro:
Speaking of Susanna, we saw another miracle in the life of her family this week. Before, we were having some problems with her husband, who was not very interested in the gospel and was very much against Susanna and her family being members of the church. This was a great trial for us and for her. But, this week the Lord provide. One night we left with our ward mission leader, Jorge Gonzalez. We had some amazing appoinments planned, but we found that they all fell. One thing I have learned in my mission is that appointments always fall for a reason. Earlier I had called Susanna to check her reading, and she told me that her son, Eric, was especially very excited to be baptised, even asking if they could be baptised earlier. Remembering this, we decided to stop by and say hi to her children. As we arrived, I noticed that her husband was sitting in his car. The first thing that came into my mind was fear to talk because of what we had heard about him, but the spirit instructed that I needed to talk. So, we started talking to him about normal stuff, and found the conversation going very well and he was very nice towards us. Eventually, we asked if it would be ok if we could enter the house to share a message, and he gladly accepted. Literally, everything fell into place perfectly. We were able to find out the reasons why he was so against his family joining the church, which was really fear. He thought that he would have to be baptised with them, and addmited that he wants to become Christian but has never been in his whole life. It was an amazing blessing to have Hermano Jorge there to testify so strongly and help answer his questions wonderfully. The Lord truly does his own work, and how wonderful to take part.
Testimony Time:
The title for the email is from 2 Nephi 27:20, which is a concept that I have learned very well as I have served the Lord. Truly, he is the one that does the work. We are simply blessed to take part. He askes us that we are his instruments, and I am so grateful that he takes us as we are. He has blessed me to be able to see his hand and his work and it is so amazing to have this blessing. There was another scipture that also really hit me this week. In 2 Nephi 27:20 is says,
" Hath he commanded any that they should not partake of his salvation? Behold I say unto you, Nay; but he hath given it free for all men; and he hath commanded his people that they should persuade all men to repentance."
Truly, God wants for each one of his children to have the opportunity to return to his precense. He loves us, and for that, Salvation is free. But, we must chose to accept it. The way that we accept it is through repentance and following in Christs step by being baptized, receiveing the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to offer that to everyone, and also that many are willing to accept the invitation. I know that this salvation can come to each of us, and how sweet it will be to return to his precense. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Also, I cannot finish without mentioning, Happy Mothers day to everyone! I am so grateful for the many wonderful mothers in my life like my grandmother Goose, Grammy, my many wonderful Aunts, and the many others that are so many to mention. They are lights to the world. But, most of all for my beloved mother that gave me the opportunity to live. She gives me so much strength, and is a true example of Christlike service and love. She is the most amazing person. She brings truth to the statement that "God was not able to come to earth with each one of his children, so he sent each with an angel. That angel is called a mother. " My mother is a true angel. Love you Mama.
" Hath he commanded any that they should not partake of his salvation? Behold I say unto you, Nay; but he hath given it free for all men; and he hath commanded his people that they should persuade all men to repentance."
Truly, God wants for each one of his children to have the opportunity to return to his precense. He loves us, and for that, Salvation is free. But, we must chose to accept it. The way that we accept it is through repentance and following in Christs step by being baptized, receiveing the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to offer that to everyone, and also that many are willing to accept the invitation. I know that this salvation can come to each of us, and how sweet it will be to return to his precense. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Also, I cannot finish without mentioning, Happy Mothers day to everyone! I am so grateful for the many wonderful mothers in my life like my grandmother Goose, Grammy, my many wonderful Aunts, and the many others that are so many to mention. They are lights to the world. But, most of all for my beloved mother that gave me the opportunity to live. She gives me so much strength, and is a true example of Christlike service and love. She is the most amazing person. She brings truth to the statement that "God was not able to come to earth with each one of his children, so he sent each with an angel. That angel is called a mother. " My mother is a true angel. Love you Mama.
"In pictures we have Tortas for cinco de mayo,
making meetballs, (Thanks Mom for teaching me)
the church 15 minutes before starting on mothers day,
our zone after playing football,
and the missionaries from my zone that are all part of my MTC group! Love you so much!"
making meetballs, (Thanks Mom for teaching me)
the church 15 minutes before starting on mothers day,
our zone after playing football,
and the missionaries from my zone that are all part of my MTC group! Love you so much!"
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