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January 6, 2014

 

 

I have been thinking a lot this week on how we often can0t see our results although we work and work and work. We have been working and praying really hard and this week we have seen and had some amazing experiences. We suddenly have people who are accepting baptism and are keeping their commitments and going to church. It is amazing! And a little bit surprising at times. The approaching possibility of moving out of this area also had me thinking about this theme. I wanted to see people baptized, but if I at least could help them prepare a little, it would be sufficient. I was thinking about the desires of prophets in antiquity. In Alma 13:25, Alma talks about his desire to see Christ born and in Luke 10.23-24, Christ tells his disciples that many prophets before them have desired to see what they see. At times we don't see the results of our labors, but we leave with the promise of them coming to pass. We can have a confidence in them passing because...it's the Lord's work...and His promises.

As I said, we had some great experiences this week. Felt the Spirit a lot in our lessons, invited someone new to baptism and he accepted! He and other of our investigators actually kept their promise and came to church!! I cannot describe how happy I was to see them enter the chapel!

I was also, able to see us being an answer to prayers. As people pray, we at the same time are being led to where we need to go to be an answer to those prayers. For this, it is important to listen to that little voice that tells you to 'go here', 'talk to this person'. You never know how you might bless someone.

 

Tomorrow we have transfers and my companion will be leaving. We're sad, but you can usually tell when you're going to leave...and we were both expecting this. With her leaving, and other members of my district leaving for other parts of Guatemala it makes me a little sad to remember that perhaps I might not get to see them again. I love my district and the missionaries that I have come to know. I do love the mission. I know I'll be so sad to leave. Thankfully I have nine months left.

 

I'll end with my funny story. There's an old man of 70 years old who we've been teaching a little. He often talks about us as 'beautiful', guapas, etc... One day a member was talking to him and when he started talking about us in that manner, she told him to be careful. 'The canchita has a boyfriend who's a captain in the marine's and he's very protective.' Hahaha! Good to know the members are looking out for us in their own ways.

Ok, have to go! Love you all. Take care!

 Love,

Hna Schultz