This week has been a really good week. I love it here in
Sisaket. The members are incredible, our investigators are so awesome.
My companion is great! And I just love being a missionary. My heart
is so full today! Maybe it's because my little brother is LEAVING on a
mission this week, and my heart is full of love for my family! Maybe
it's also because... I really do love being a missionary. Sometimes it
can be hard... but I'm grateful for all that God has done to change me
and make me into a better instrument. Oh. I love being a missionary.
It is such a privilege.
This week our investigators are doing pretty well.
We have one man who is working on sharing the gospel with his family,
and also is SO close to quitting smoking. Last night I called him right
before bed and said. Brother you call us if you are about to smoke
okay? :) He said "Even at 2 AM?"
(he works all through the night) "Yep!" I love it. Something that
makes me happy is the amount of time I see that man smiling when we
teach him or when he goes to church. As opposed to the amount of time
he spent smiling when we first met him or taught him. He is so awesome.
Another really sweet moment this week was yesterday
when one of the Elders' investigators got baptized. Wow. This sweet
girl who got baptized is just a light. Her name is Mooay She is the
friend of another recent convert... and honestly I am so amazed by her.
Her faith and light are just so evident. Yesterday she invited her
older brother to come to church. After sunday school she was talking to
me and said "Do you think he can change sister?" "I said he definitely
could change. She said she was nervous that he felt awkward at church.
And she just kept saying that she hoped he could change. I was
praying so hard for the both of them to feel the spirit at that
baptismal service. It was such a beautiful baptism, and as she bore her
testimony, you could see that her brother's heart was softened. He
cried as he listened to her testimony, which was a sweet one, she talked
about miracles, about all that God has done for her. She talked about
her personal vision for her family to be peaceful and unified through
the gospel! Her hopes for her brother. I loved so much what she said.
She said... sometimes I don't even remember what I say in my prayers,
but God never forgets a word. I know that this is true.
I want to pray like that sweet sister, full of
faith! And then watch what miracles follow as you pray faithfully. This
morning I studied all about God and his characteristics, because I want
to truly know Him, I want to remember our relationship as I pray, and
really work as I pray. I am so grateful for all He has given me, and
all He has made me. I'm grateful that He tenderly listens to every one
of my prayers, and then answers them perfectly, sometimes after a lot of
laboring and after some time. But always in a perfect way.
Wow. I can't believe what is going on at home this
week. I love you all more than I can tell you. You will be in my
prayers. I have no idea what I did to deserve such an incredible
family. But I love you more than I can tell you! And I am so glad to
be sealed to you.
I LOVE YOU!
I can't wait
for this kid to wear a name badge too. You're gonna be the best J. I'm
so excited for you and so proud of you. I'll hug this computer. :)
Have the best week in the world.
Love,
Sister Croft
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