Thursday, January 31, 2008

More Missionary Quotes

The Lord taught me things in the very moment I needed them, I was explaining doctrine I didn’t know I knew, in Korean that I don’t know. It was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had on my mission. The Lord truly does qualify those he calls. Oh man, it was great. I love this work!

Another good week! We focused real hard on filling the pipeline and it happened this week! We had new investigators taught this week, and it seems like so many more on the verge. It goes to show that working hard on contact goals is worth it!

Today was brilliant! Park Chong Kuk entered into the covenant of baptism and started on the path to returning to his Father in Heaven. It is so amazing to me to think about how much he has progressed since the first time we met him. My joy is full in knowing that God has used me and my companions as instruments in helping this young man find the truth and living the way God would have him. I was able to see clearer than ever the powerful influence for good the gospel has in the lives of those who embrace it. I am so thankful for this wonderful experience.

This week proselyting was more difficult than usual. Although we were rejected, laughed at, etc. we felt close to the Savior and we ended up finding some incredible people. One woman sat down to listen to us talking to another person, and afterward stayed to hear our message and ask us questions for over an hour at a bus stop. We’re excited to meet her in the coming week.

While praying I had revelation that as we strictly follow Preach My Gospel – the method that the Lord has given his servants for missionary work, we would have success. As we move away from Preach My Gospel, we would have no success. It’s like the gospel itself. You can try all kinds of things and philosophies to try to gain peace and remission of sins, but nothing will really work fully except the Lord's appointed way.

Well all I can say is that this week was great. Other than being sick, this week was the best week I have had on my mission. Our investigators are awesome. I have never spent so much time on my knees for these investigators. I love them so much and would give anything for their progression in the gospel.

I can’t really express how it feels to see someone apply the teaching of the gospel in their lives for the first time and experience the benefits and blessings that we try so hard to share with people. It’s better than sacking a quarterback or dunking a basketball ANYDAY! I love being a missionary!

1 comment:

mamapickle said...

These are inspiring! What great reading each week you get. More people should comment on this blog too.