Hey family and friends!!
You know those times when someone
asks you to describe your favorite person/place
/book/movie/vacation/etc....... and there are too many words to even begin to describe it?? Well that's what my past week was like. Too many wonderful things have happened (especially since it's been a week and a half, not just one week). I would have have to say, last week was definitely the best week of my mission so far. God provides miracles when we ask for them and are obedient!
/book/movie/vacation/etc....... and there are too many words to even begin to describe it?? Well that's what my past week was like. Too many wonderful things have happened (especially since it's been a week and a half, not just one week). I would have have to say, last week was definitely the best week of my mission so far. God provides miracles when we ask for them and are obedient!
I'm gonna keep these as short as I
can, but I want to share a few of the special experiences that have happened.
Miracle #1: Sister Eas and I
were praying to find a new investigator specifically within the week. On
Tuesday morning we got a referral from a lady in the ward. Two hours
later we contacted that referral and got a new investigator!!! Her name is
Alexis. (just like me! :)
Miracle #2: When we meet with
Jezrael and Elliot, the house is CRAZY and sometimes it's hard to feel the
Spirit. We prayed that there would be no distractions. We've also
worried if Jezrael (our recent convert) even understands anything and has a
testimony...We shared the restoration video with them. We started to
explain to Elliot (investigator/Jezrael's cousin) about the Book of Mormon and
how he can know that it is true. Out of no where, Jezrael started sharing
his testimony!!! It was the most amazing and beautiful thing....Probably
the most rewarding experience on my mission so far....
Thursday we had zone conference and
I was asked to give a talk. I shared these two experiences because I know
that they came because we prayed with faith for and expected miracles under the
condition of our obedience and diligence.
Miracle #3: Saturday we received
another referral for a guy named Sam. His co-worker has been an example
to him for 8 years, and Sam is finally ready to listen to the
missionaries! (It takes time, people....!) We drove out to Meridian
for the lesson. It went so well. Sam is very open to understanding
the gospel, but it is because his co-worker, Doug has been a continuous example
to him.
Miracle #4: Bailey and Mackenzie are
less-active YSA sisters. We stopped by their house when their parents
happened to be in town and at their house! They wanted us to start teaching the
lessons to Bailey and Mackenzie to help refresh their minds and rekindle their
testimonies (because they know it's true, but they've stopped coming to
church). We set up a return appointment. When we came back,
Mackenzie's boyfriend, Blake, wants to start taking the discussions!!
Miracles people, miracles....
These are just a few highlights of
my week. The Lord provides miracles when we ask and obey. I know
it. This is relevant to any aspect of the gospel. The Lord wants to
bless us and if we recognized how easily He is willing to provide things for us
we would be doing everything we can to serve Him to receive those blessings.
Today we went to the temple, which
makes the whole day P-day. I am beyond grateful for the temple!!!!! I
miss being able to go all of the time. Oh well.....I'm grateful to have a
temple in my mission (soon to be 2 temples!:)
And I love the satisfying feeling
that sharing the gospel brings. It's awesome!
From Idaho to you,
XoXo
Sister Carling
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