Tortillas: 12 (WOOO! IT WAS A GOOD WEEK!)
Buenos diiiaaaassss. That is how the nans in Xela saludar. This was a wonderful week with lots of work, as always! Lots of work also means lots of tired haha, but I love it. We continue to be in a trio, which always spices up the life a bit. Really, I feel very happy with the blessed life that God has given me. This was a fairly normal week.
Mejor Milagro:
Really, this was an amazing week to see the tender mercies of the Lord. A couple of weeks ago we went to the house of an investigator family for a visit. When we arrived, a man answered the door that was completely drunk. We tried to see if there was anyone else there for the visit, but they were out of town, so we put an appointment to return with the family another day, through the drunk man. We really did not expect them to be home, but when we came next for the appointment, we were surprised to find them home. We began to teach about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, to be able to explain the authority because one of the ladies wanted a blessing because she felt sick. Mid way through, the man that was drunk entered the house because he had come home from work, but not drunk. He sat down without interrupting and began to listen. Eventually, he began to make comments, which were a little bit contentious, and basically was him trying to reject our teaching. Instead of letting him reject us, I felt the spirit prompt me to ask him very bluntly "Brother, do you want to be clean?" This changed everything. No longer was he contentious or rejecting us, but he wanted to know more and he was accepting. We soon had to finish and go, but the difference of his attitude from the beginning to the end was so different. We even invited him to investigate and if he came to know it was true, be baptised, and he accepted. We left in a pamphlet to read, and by the time we returned, he had read it. I feel so grateful for the blessing of being guided by God in this his work and to speak in the name of Jesus Christ.
Testimony Time:
As I continued to study Mormon, I found an amazing chapter of Mormon 7. One of my favorite verses say,
What I have seen is that an eternal perspective is an amazing thing. The ability to know that this life is but a part of forever changes everything. It changes how we act and what is our attitude at every day. Jesus Christ is at the center of a happy eternity. It is because of him we can enjoy the blessings of dwelling in the presence of God as families! Is there anything better? What he asks us is simple, but not easy. Follow his example, be as he was, and help others to do the same. We are all in different places in the path, and we all know what we must change. I sing praises to my God for his glory and power. I love my Saviour with all of my heart, and cannot be thankful enough for what he has given me. I am also grateful for the Holy Spirit that is my guide on this journey of life, the most faithful companion of them all. I love you all so much, and wish for all to enjoy of the blessing of a state of happiness without end, and happiness that is available now. Don't ever forget your potential, and He will always be there to help us obtain it if we follow his call to come unto him. This I testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Jonathan one of my best friends from Santa Ana! His sister just returned from her mission, he is getting ready to turn his papers in!!
Elder Maynes is a magician! Haha, we have so much fun!!!
All of these pictures are from one of the most famous touristy parts in Xela called, Parque Central. We had a great day exploring, and coming in contact with some great people.
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