First off Giovani is pronounced like Joe-van-ee. Second off, this kid is the best. He had to wait about 3 months to get baptized because his parents wanted him to wait. AND during these 3 months was going to church all by himself. His testimony that he gave after getting baptized made my heart swell with gratitude that I could know someone that has so much faith. He said that he knew that this is the true church and that getting baptized was what he always wanted and now he is grateful that he could finally do it. He is so happy now and is bringing his friends to church too! Also this week was ward conference, so it was really great to see everyone there and a few brought their friends along! Hermana Moreno hurt her back, so I've been working with Hermana Palmer while Hermana Moreno stays with a member. It was nice to work with Hermana Palmer and see the progress we have made since the CCM.
Yesterday was a busy day, and one of the things we did was pass by for a couple that recently converted. They are going through some hard times and are frustrated that the blessings they were hoping to receive immediately aren't coming when they hoped. They both express that they feel like they had lost their faith, and they didn't know what to do. My companion and I testified to them that God keeps His promises and always remembers us, even when we forget about Him. I felt the Spirit give me words to say, and I know my companion received guidance from the Spirit too. But despite of the blessings and the peace that we knew and they knew that they would receive by going to church and trusting in God, they would not do what they knew they had to do to have the peace they desperately needed. Leaving this house left my heart troubled. Being a missionary isn't easy sometimes because you feel Christ's love for the people that you teach and you understand that our choices really do have eternal significance. I know that this couple can find the healing that they need by living the principles of the gospel. I know that through Christ all our wounds can be healed. I have felt it in my life and have seen it in the lives of others. I know that Heavenly Father restored this gospel to the earth because we desperately need it in our lives. Jesus Christ has His arms outstretched to us, inviting us to come unto Him. We just need to reach out to Him and follow His example, and He will make us whole. I invite all of you to come unto Christ and receive the healing that He offers to all of us. I know it is only through Him that we can receive all the blessings that Heavenly Father has prepared for us.
I love y'all!
Hermana Stevenson
Yesterday was a busy day, and one of the things we did was pass by for a couple that recently converted. They are going through some hard times and are frustrated that the blessings they were hoping to receive immediately aren't coming when they hoped. They both express that they feel like they had lost their faith, and they didn't know what to do. My companion and I testified to them that God keeps His promises and always remembers us, even when we forget about Him. I felt the Spirit give me words to say, and I know my companion received guidance from the Spirit too. But despite of the blessings and the peace that we knew and they knew that they would receive by going to church and trusting in God, they would not do what they knew they had to do to have the peace they desperately needed. Leaving this house left my heart troubled. Being a missionary isn't easy sometimes because you feel Christ's love for the people that you teach and you understand that our choices really do have eternal significance. I know that this couple can find the healing that they need by living the principles of the gospel. I know that through Christ all our wounds can be healed. I have felt it in my life and have seen it in the lives of others. I know that Heavenly Father restored this gospel to the earth because we desperately need it in our lives. Jesus Christ has His arms outstretched to us, inviting us to come unto Him. We just need to reach out to Him and follow His example, and He will make us whole. I invite all of you to come unto Christ and receive the healing that He offers to all of us. I know it is only through Him that we can receive all the blessings that Heavenly Father has prepared for us.
I love y'all!
Hermana Stevenson