We did have a miracle though. WE HAD AN
INVESTIGATOR AT CHURCH!!! It's been a while now. On Wednesday we were
supposed to have a lesson with this guy named Gabe whose friend,
Mallory, is a member. She invited him over for a "bon fire" lesson and
asked us if we could come over and teach him. When we got there they
informed us that he couldn't make it, his mom had just called right
before we got there and said he wouldn't be able to go. Thankfully, his
parents didn't mind him coming to church yesterday and we were able to
teach him a lesson yesterday during third hour. We're having him and
Mallory do the assignment together and then next Sunday we'll do another
lesson. Also, next Sunday is primary program. I'm stoked! FYI, his
parents are completely fine with him meeting with us and such, just so
long as they don't have to attend church and stuff.
Thursday
we did a practice lesson with a family who felt like they have friends
they should share the gospel with. Apparently they had this family over
for dinner and the wife said that she noticed something different with
the members' family. The way they interacted with each other was more
loving and seemed right. Thus, we told them to set up an FHE and dinner,
so next Monday we're having an FHE with the members' and their friends
and we're going to share a message and stuff. Also, we have another FHE
planned tonight with another family whose friend they invited.
Thankfully all those are happening!!! So that's good.
Friday
we also had a lesson and it was forever long! This man we had tracted
into invited us to come over the next day. We went over and this man
basically told why what we believe in isn't true. It's sad because this
man does not believe that praying and feeling the Holy Ghost is a valid
way to come to know truth. He believes that it's all just feeling. That
one must go based off of facts. He was very well versed in the Bible,
but also quite bias. He only payed attention to specific parts and
completely seemed to disregard all of the scriptures that mention the
role of the Holy Ghost and ask God for faith and such. As a result I
studied receiving revelation and learning by the Spirit the next day and
my testimony was strengthened. I know that Joseph Smith saw Heavenly
Father and Jesus Christ, and that through him, Jesus Christ restored His
church onto the earth. The only way I know this is through the same way
that I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior. From the Bible we know that
the Spirit testifies of Jesus Christ. Thus, it is only through the
Spirit that we can learn God's wisdom. 1 Cor. 2 perfectly describes my
feelings on this subject. I know that there are different accounts of
the First Vision. Because of the opportunity I've had to serve in the
South, I believe that we become more aware of the anti information that
is out there. Thankfully, I rely heavily on the facts that God can give
me, rather than the shifting philosophies of men, that are
ever-changing. It was an interesting experience and one that has made me
thankful to serve where there is so much opposition against the church.
It helps me realize just a smidgen of what the Lord endured when He was
on the earth. It helps me check and make sure that I truly do believe
in these things. I think people expect us to believe in it because we're
brought up in it, if that is the case, then everyone would live a
half-hearted lie. With the trials that come from being a disciple of
Christ, it is not worth it to only rely on the testimonies of those
before you, in order to create a rock solid foundation, one must seek
truth for herself. That is what I've done. I do not rely on others'
testimonies. This is my testimony.
Anyway, sorry for the bold rant. But it's true. That's how I feel.
Love you all,
Sister Smith
No comments:
Post a Comment