This
morning in companion study, Sister Taunima and I talked about the story of
Abinidi, in the Book of Mormon, and how it related to our week perfectly and
just missionary work in general. It's no joke that being a missionary is tough
work. Sometimes it may feel that we, like Abinidi, are testifying and preaching
but seeing no results. (Get ready for a spoiler alert...😱) At the end of Abinidi's story we see that one person was
touched by his message and in turn, many were converted! Our week
played out just like a version of Abinidi and taught us a lot!
Lessons
learned:
-
Always follow promptings even if we don't see immediate results it means we are
being obedient and doing what the Lord needs us to
- Be
humble and willing to keep working even on the tough days GREAT stuff is
comin :)
-
Let Smiling be your favorite! You never know if that's all someone needed
-
Testify boldly and defend your beliefs, show love but be bold!
Even
though our week was super slow Saturday and Sunday had some great results:
1)
Remember a couple weeks ago how we tracted into this guy Mario and had a first
lesson on the spot? Well he invited us back Saturday night for dinner, to meet
his family and have a lesson! Like WHAT?!?! #NeverHappens :D It was awesome!
Not quite what Sister Taun and I expected the way the lesson to go but it was
awesome to answer he and his wife's questions with stories from the Book of
Mormon. We taught and bore powerful testimony of the truth of the Book of
Mormon and the power of prayer. The spirit was so strong!
2)
We had several less-active members that we've been working with finally come to
church! WOOO! It made us so happy to see them walk in the chapel and be
welcomed by the ward, just like coming home :)
My
ending highlight comes from our Bishop, Bishop Snow. HE'S THE GREATEST BISHOP!!
Ahh... I just love this man. He helps us so much! His family had us over for
dinner Sunday night and after we finished our dinner thought he told us how
sincerely proud he was of our efforts especially this week. He noticed we did a
lot of service for members of the congregation and just anyone that would let
us help. He shared that we may never know what will come out of that but
that several people contacted him sharing how they were struggling and what
they needed was help and we were able to do just that.
So
basically you never know what the little things could mean to someone. I invite
you all to reach out and do something little for those around you to lift their
burdens. Have a fabulous week yinz!
💕Sister McD
Ponderize:
"He spake with power and authority from God "~ Mosiah 13:6
Quote:
"whatever our age, capacity, church calling or location, we are as one,
called to the work to help HIM in His harvest of souls until he comes
again!" ~ Pres. Eyring
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