This week was pretty good. Some big events when down and I´ve come to a conclusion on a few things: 1. I´m no a fan of intercambios 2. The Lord really does work in mysterious ways 3. The Priesthood is powerful.
So we had intercambios(companion exchange because my comp is an Hermana Leader) and I didn´t enjoy it. ´Nough said.
This past saturday marked the 3rd anniversary of when my dad passed away. The day started out normal and what not, but when we went out to teach something was different. I felt more intune with the Spirit and more of a desire from my investigators to listen and act on the things we taught them. After a few lessons I realized what the difference was. I had an extra compaion: My dad. He was right there with me, testifying of the truthfulness of this message. It was powerful. The day was just about done and we were heading back home when we passed one of our investigator´s house (Angie). She was outside so we took the opportunity to talk to her because we didn´t find her their earlier in the day. Seeing that she was a bit upset and distant, we decided to sing a hymn with her and head on our way. When the hymn was finished, we looked up and saw that she was in tears. After a short prayer so proceeded to tell us that she missed her dad and that he had passed away. It hit me right then and there that it was no accident that she was outside her house just as we were passing. I was able to share my testimony with her about the plan of Salvation like I never had with anyone. I know without a doubt that she felt the spirit. When she left she had a look of relief on her face rather than the pain that we saw upon arriving. This gopsel is true. It is so powerful. I know without a doubt that I will see my dad again. I will live with him again. The spirit world is closer than we realize. I feel so blessed to have my dad guiding me out here. I couldn´t think of a better companion.
On sunday we finally had our investigator Juan Carlos at church!!! He has had to work every sunday until this one. He almost didn´t come because he is sick with a bad cold, but decided to make the trek down the mountain (He lives pretty far from the church) to keep his promise to us and the Lord. We also had arranged to give him a blessing to help him quit smoking so he can fully be ready for his baptism (Nov 22!!!) After the second hour he wasn´t feeling good at all and told us he was going to go home, so we quickly grapped the Elders to give him a blessing. We all gathered in the bishops office for the blessing and it was exactly what he needed. The Elders didn´t know all that was going on with him, but yet they addressed almost every challenge that he has right now. As he was leaving the chapel, he turned to us and he looked different. He had the same look of relief on his face as Angie had. He told us that his back no longer hurt. This gospel is changing him. The Priesthood is sooo powerful. I didn´t realized actually how powerful until my faith was put to test with my investigators. I can´t wait until Juan Carlos gets baptized!
The church is true. Love you all :)
Love, Hermana Perry
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