Saturday, September 5, 2015

September 1, 2015

Transfers are this week but I'm staying put in Sweetwater....

Best line of the week: while knocking, I say, "we would love to see you at church this Sunday. Will you come?" "Um, girls I will not, don't ya know there's a hurricane comin’?" Well played. As you know, the hurricane missed us! It was fascinating to see Miami prepare. Lines at the gas station and empty grocery stores. Kind of freaky, so I am grateful that the church invites us to prepare.

This week was really productive and we taught so many quality lessons and our two investigators are getting baptized this coming Sunday before church!

First investigator: he had his baptismal interview. He left his pamphlet out on the kitchen table for his mom to read and he told her that she needs to read it. We hope that she is our next investigator.

Second investigator: has some Sundays off, but we are hoping he can get all Sundays off. He and our other investigator will be baptized this Sunday.

We currently are focusing on further sanctifying ourselves and sacrificing so that we can refill our teaching pool. We are looking for a family right now and we know as we maintain our high standard of electness, God will lead us to them.

+Mosiah 4:9-10

 9 Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend.

 10 And again, believe that ye must repent of your sins and forsake them, and humble yourselves before God; and ask in sincerity of heart that he would forgive you; and now, if you believe all these things see that ye do them.

To me, these verses are clear and simple and so powerful. Verse 9 talks about the plain and precious truth that God is perfect and all powerful and we do not understand all that He does. And verse 10 is amazing because it says that if we know these things, we must do them. Sister Edwards and I realized during a really spiritual comp study that the atonement covers all of mankind. However, not everyone has access to it. They need relief, whether they know it or not. The price has been paid. The way that we can honor and use what Christ so selflessly gave is to live as He did, share the gospel, and do the things he has commanded. That is the way to happiness. God desires to give us so much divine knowledge, but only as we pray, read, serve, obey, and share the gospel can we understand. I love this realization I had this week because it has changed knocking doors for us. We truly desire that all can feel the edifying and joyful life the atonement brings.

Sister Edwards is amazing, as usual. She pushes me to be more personable, use time wisely, and serve the Lord in a personal way. I am not sure if those things make much sense, but there are beautiful experiences I have had with her as I learn from her Christlike example that teach me along with the spirit. She is my best friend and biggest blessing. Her Spanish and teaching skills are so strong. She loves this work and is so wise and mature. 

Also: beautiful miracle this week, seeing the Savior and spirit change our investigators when we are not around.
First investigator: his whole family says he is more calm and loving and happier. Way less confrontational since he has been reading the Book of Mormon.
Second investigator: his mom said since he has met with missionaries his "face is different."

This work is true! That is nothing of us. The Savior is present in this work. There is no greater satisfaction I have experienced than being an instrument in the Lord's hands. I am blessed to finish my mission in this area and with this companion. 

Con amor,
Hermana McCormick




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