We had a wonderful week! The family that we are teaching is so awesome. The mother's boyfriend shared the answer he received after praying about the Priesthood! He told us he was studying in Psalms when he knew his preacher did not have the proper authority to baptize him. He was reading in 144 and realized that the only way to have the proper authority is to have been given it.
"8 Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
11 Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:"
I think it's cool how heavenly Father answers our prayers the way we need to hear them. He knows us all individually! Then he read in 145 and it talks about Saints speaking of the glory of His kingdom and talks about His power!
"11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; 12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom." Seriously is that not the coolest? They want to be baptised, but she isnt sure if she is willing to marry him. She knows they need to change, and I know through Jesus Christ and His gospel.. they can! We taught they Word of Wisdom and what heavenly Father wants us to do to their whole family. The children put pictures on the poster and they hung it up. They have an ongoing joke in their home when someone is snacking too much, they say, "eat sparingly" haha!
On Sunday, another girl we are teaching came to church because her sister was giving a talk. The spirit was so strong all day and the coolest part was that she told us she wants her next lesson to be on covenants! My heart felt so happy. I've patiently waited since I met her for her to make the step. Learning and growing in the Gospel is something a person has to want to do for them self, but we never have to do it by our self! But that is the best part, she really does want to learn. There is a fine line between feeling like you have and actually wanting to, and most of her family joined a year ago and I know she really has changed because it was her choice.
On Saturday, I felt prompted to do something for a less active member. So yesterday we brought her a treat! After we left, she called us and said her mom would love to meet us. Her mom flew in Saturday from Utah and would be here until Sunday! We are having dinner with them tomorrow and I am so excited. The spirit is so cool.
"Spirituality is the consciousness of victory over self" - David O Mckay
We are all susceptable to sin and temptation. We have been given time on this beautiful earth to figure out how to overcome our weaknesses. We can literally do anything when we put our faith in Christ, because He paved the path when He overcame everything.
D&C: 42:40
"And again, thou shalt not be proud in thy heart; let all thy garments be plain, and their beauty the beauty of the work of thine own hands;"
I love y'all! Have a wonderful blessed week :)
Sister Morrill
No comments:
Post a Comment