Another
amazing week flies by! Each day here is so full. full of work, and full
of smiles. we have been receiving lots of referalls in the last two
weeks. we have been trying to contact all of them but sometimes just
can`t find the time when we`re running (sometimes literally running)
from one appointment to another. We have 23 received referalls that we
have yet to contact that could potentially turn into investigators, talk
about work! Lemme tell ya, we are busy and that is how I like it! I
don`t think I`ve ever slept so soundly in my whole life.
"And
now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit
which leadeth to do good —yea, to do justly , to walk humbly , to judge
righteously; and this is my Spirit."
I have really been enjoying my personal studies this week in Mosiah. I was reading Mosiah 10:10-11 on Friday...
"And
it came to pass that we did go up to battle against the Lamanites; and
I, even I, in my old age, did go up to battle against the Lamanites. And
it came to pass that we did go up in the strength of the Lord to
battle. Now,
the Lamanites knew nothing concerning the Lord, nor the strength of the
Lord, therefore they depended upon their own strength. Yet they were a
strong people, as to the strength of men."
I
immediately then wrote this question in my study journal, "How can I
work as a missionary in the strength of the Lord and not depend upon my
own strength?" I immediately thought of a scripture in Doctrine and Covenants that reads,
Instead of trusting in ourselves, we must trust in the spirit, because if we do, the promise is fulfilled that, ".. it shall be given you in the very hour, yea, in the very moment, what ye shall say." (D&C 100:6)
I
never have really elegant words or special things to tell the people I
teach, but what they need to hear is given to me when I pray for the
Spirit and follow the promptings it gives. I`m so grateful for the gift
of the Holy Ghost and grateful to be led and guided by him, whether
we`re in a lesson or out in the street.
We
were teaching a recent convert family who are having family problems,
they have three kids, 11, 8, and 7.. but before they were baptized they
had a tough life and basically grew up in the streets. The two youngest
girls do nothing but fight, and the 8 year old is very rude and
continues to swear in front of her parents. We sat down with the whole
family and as we began to teach the 3rd lesson, the gospel of Jesus
Christ, both my companion and I felt impressed to steer off track for a
minute and try something new. We went around the circle and had each
child say something that they liked about each of their siblings and
their parents, and the parents did the same, they all shared one thing
that they liked about each family member. Immediately, smiles came to
their faces and the youngest girls gave each other a hug, something that
they NEVER do. It was amazing to see the smile on their mom`s face as
she saw her kids calm down and show each other a little bit of love, and
it brought tears to my eyes as she shared what she loves about each of
her children because she was not a very nice momma before she got
baptized.
It
was a neat experience for me and I invite each of you to do the same
during your Family Home Evening tonight! Give each one of your family
members a compliment, and watch how everyone immediately feels a calm
spirit of peace in the home and an increased love toward your family. I
know that the family is ordained of God and that now more than ever we
must do all that we can to protect it :))
con amor,
Hermana Melody Maki
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