Hello!!!!!!!!!!! From TEXhasss!!!! It is finally (kinda) cooling off here.
It is like August in Utah. Not like any October I can remember!! Even Portales
got cold since there is a wind there... but not here.
Wasn't conference just splendid?! How wonderful it is to have living day
Prophets! It was such a miracle because L is having such an issue with
tithing- and then this past week C brought up tithing and it was what we had
been praying for: Elder Bednars talk!! It brought tears to my eyes! Heavenly
Father sent that talk just for us down here in San Angelo! But each session,
each talk was that way! M was with us during the sessions and kept saying,
"this talk is just for me" and then the next speaker, "this one too!!" and on
and on. Each one applied so perfectly to this area and to me!! We visited a less
active last night and she was sick and ended up watching all the sessions. She
knew that she was sick for a reason and it allowed her to not have to work and
to watch. She now wants to return to the temple and we set up an appointment
with her to meet with the Bishop. What an amazing weekend!
Also we had an amazing lesson with M between sessions on Sunday. We with
the bishopric and the ward mission leaders all fasted for this sweet man. And
his heart is changing. We asked him to say the closing prayer and it was
beautiful! He asked for help to understand what we are teaching him (which this
is the first time he has admitted that he is willing to be taught) and he asked
for help to know the TRUTH! This is a huge step! I was on cloud nine!
We did have interviews this past week, and President didn't give me much to
work with. He said that it was something I needed to decide though it is not an
easy thing for him to request. I was really hoping that he would give me some
fatherly advice, but I'm afraid I didn't get any. But I think I already had my
answer. I felt as Oliver in Doctrine and Covenants 6:23. I had peace about
January but not about December. I don't understand why, because I miss you
all SO much. And it just makes sense to go home when all will be around, but our
ways are not God's ways. So I will go and do and hopefully we will all see and
understand why. I love you all and am sorry for the inconvenience this will
cause.
Mom: less actives I LOVE THEM! We spend a lot of time with them. We see
about 5 or 6 a week. It really all boils down to visiting teaching though. If
people would diligently do and magnify their visiting teaching then what a
difference this all would make. It all starts with love. They just need love and
then you need to love them enough to help them change. Yes it is good to be
their friend and see them once a month and talk about the kids or work or
whatever that is important. But no one is going to see change until they are
invited to act. Invited to come to church, to read their scriptures. Out of love
we need to ask them about their spiritual work also. "did you read anything
interesting in your scripture study this past week?" And then you can see how
they are being nourished. And if they aren't you be the one to say "well I know
this isn't the easiest thing to do- but it will come with time. So how about we
text each other every day to remind each other to read and pray." It really is
that simple, but sometimes people forget that. They let all the what if's cloud
the way. These people want to understand and come back, but they need our help.
And in Utah this is especially what missionary work is about. And in Alma
31:34-35. Notice the word again. Most in Utah have already heard the good word
of God, but they need to come back and again taste of it's goodness. Okay that's
my two bits!
Love you all see you soon (3 MONTHS! GAHH!!)
xoxox Sister Peterson
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