Hey guys!
This week was super good! We had the most lessons this week I have had in this area. We are really being blessed for our diligence right now. So much happened this week I'm not even real sure where to start... We found a girl named Ashley. We stopped by a less active member, but he was busy. On our way out of his complex, there were two people talking. So, we contacted them. We started talking about the church. They started asking all these perfect questions and basically taught themselves the Plan of Salvation through their own questions (and a little bit of the Spirit guiding them :) ) when we were done, we asked them what stood out to them about what was said. Ashley said that not much about what we said, but the fact we would stop and talk to them. How she felt is what stood out. How she can tell we really do care and know what we are doing is true. It was a really sweet moment. She asked us to come by and teach her and her mom. She really did ask all the perfect questions and give all the perfect responses. It was super cool. We are looking forward to our return appointment tonight.
We also had a good lesson with Laura. It was super cool. Last time we talked she tried to read the book of Mormon but wasn't really getting it. So we invited her to pray before hand and see how that goes and promised God would help her understand. So we went in and she said how much she enjoys reading and she understands a lot more now. She is still reluctant to accept a baptism date, but the Spirit is working in her and as she continues to read and pray, her day will come.
I love it here so much. I'll be honest, for awhile it got a bit tough right through the holidays and all that entails. I kinda missed home and everyone was super busy and wouldn't really let us in. But now that is all in the past, we are teaching a lot more again, and I have really been reminded why I LOVE this work so much.
Mosiah 28:3 reads "Now they were desirous that salvation should be declared to every creature, for they could not bear that any human soul should perish; yea, even the very thoughts that any soul should endure endless torment did cause them to quake and tremble." which really is one of my favorite scriptures. If you love the people with all you've got, then they will know and you will be effective. Any missionary can and will tell you you have got to love the people. sincerely and honestly. If you don't, it just doesn't work. I learn a little bit more about love each day as I truly forget myself in the work. I council all of you, if you truly love your neighbors and friends, you will desire their salvation, so, invite them to come into the gospel. It may be a bit hard or a bit scary, but the full time missionaries in your area are more then willing to help you. Believe me, if you call them up and say "I have this friend I don't know how to invite but I want to. Will you help me?" you will make their days :)
Awesome sunsets!!
Love,
This week was super good! We had the most lessons this week I have had in this area. We are really being blessed for our diligence right now. So much happened this week I'm not even real sure where to start... We found a girl named Ashley. We stopped by a less active member, but he was busy. On our way out of his complex, there were two people talking. So, we contacted them. We started talking about the church. They started asking all these perfect questions and basically taught themselves the Plan of Salvation through their own questions (and a little bit of the Spirit guiding them :) ) when we were done, we asked them what stood out to them about what was said. Ashley said that not much about what we said, but the fact we would stop and talk to them. How she felt is what stood out. How she can tell we really do care and know what we are doing is true. It was a really sweet moment. She asked us to come by and teach her and her mom. She really did ask all the perfect questions and give all the perfect responses. It was super cool. We are looking forward to our return appointment tonight.
We also had a good lesson with Laura. It was super cool. Last time we talked she tried to read the book of Mormon but wasn't really getting it. So we invited her to pray before hand and see how that goes and promised God would help her understand. So we went in and she said how much she enjoys reading and she understands a lot more now. She is still reluctant to accept a baptism date, but the Spirit is working in her and as she continues to read and pray, her day will come.
I love it here so much. I'll be honest, for awhile it got a bit tough right through the holidays and all that entails. I kinda missed home and everyone was super busy and wouldn't really let us in. But now that is all in the past, we are teaching a lot more again, and I have really been reminded why I LOVE this work so much.
Mosiah 28:3 reads "Now they were desirous that salvation should be declared to every creature, for they could not bear that any human soul should perish; yea, even the very thoughts that any soul should endure endless torment did cause them to quake and tremble." which really is one of my favorite scriptures. If you love the people with all you've got, then they will know and you will be effective. Any missionary can and will tell you you have got to love the people. sincerely and honestly. If you don't, it just doesn't work. I learn a little bit more about love each day as I truly forget myself in the work. I council all of you, if you truly love your neighbors and friends, you will desire their salvation, so, invite them to come into the gospel. It may be a bit hard or a bit scary, but the full time missionaries in your area are more then willing to help you. Believe me, if you call them up and say "I have this friend I don't know how to invite but I want to. Will you help me?" you will make their days :)
Awesome sunsets!!
Love,
Elder Lloyd
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