This week has been one of the best weeks ever! So up until Wednesday, I spent my time with Elder T and Elder Shurtliff. We had a good time and were able to help a lot of people. One thing we did was a secret Santa for a few families. One we put the stuff in their car because they had a window that wasn't rolled up. We actually didn't know the apartment so it was a blessing that their car window was down. The next person we went to was a family the sisters were teaching. They wanted to drop the gifts at the door and knock and run but it was in a sketchy area so the elders were the protection. It was funny seeing 5 elders like bodyguards for the 2 sisters.
Wednesday came around and I got to meet Elder Bell. He is short, funny, smart, and an amazing missionary. He has been super fun to work with so far and we get along really well.
On Saturday we had a really special day. The description of the day is for sure Dog Crap! We went to a more country part of Jesup and one if not both of us stepped in dog dukie at every location. At the end of the day, we had a Facebook lesson and one of our potential people we were teaching asked us to explain more about the Book of Mormon and who nephi was. We were able to have a really good lesson with her and address her concerns. It made our day a lot less "stinky". Haha
On Sunday we had a really cool miracle happen. We were driving back from church which was only one hour. We pulled in and were going to go do study's and we saw a lady across the street raking leafs. We felt prompted to go over and help her. When I walked up to her she was saying no I'm dead and she didn't want help. I pulled out my very little knowledge of ASL and said were missionaires and we want to help you. She accepted and we did some service for her. It was a cool experience. I was able to share a little about our message and the Book of Mormon and she said she wants one and loves to read. Another cool thing happened later in the day when we were at an apartment complex. We saw a lady outside and I felt again that we should talk with her. It happened to be a lady we had taught around 5 weeks ago and hadn't been able to contact at all. We shared the light the world message with her and got her Facebook so we can keep in contact because she is super busy.
I have been thinking a lot about the goals we set in this life. There is a quote from M. Russell Ballard which says,
"I am so thoroughly convinced that if we don’t set goals in our life and learn how to master the techniques of living to reach our goals, we can reach a ripe old age and look back on our life only to see that we reached but a small part of our full potential. When one learns to master the principles of setting a goal, he will then be able to make a great difference in the results he attains in this life.”
I really like the power in that quote and have seen goals really give me a direction and helped me make tons of progress in my life. Another question I love to ponder is What Specifically do you want the savior to tell you when you meet again. I read in Enos and this verse answered that question for me.
Enos 1: 27 And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for I know that in him I shall rest. And I rejoice in the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before him; then shall I see his face with pleasure, and he will say unto me: Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen.
I hope one day I can stand before my savior with confidence and know that I have a place in the kingdom of God. I know as we follow the saviors example, we can progress in this life through the goals we set to eventually make it back to him and gain the greatest blessing God has to offer even Exaltation. I love the gospel and know it gives me purpose and direction each day. I love you all and hope your weeks are great! MERRY CHRISTmas!!!
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