Another one bites the dust!
Quote of the week goes to Elder Kiikko from Finland, “Elder Haddon and Hansen you did great.... Elder Judd, you were stiff as a board.” (In a monotone voice)
So we were able to do a dance for the stake talent show........ and that's pretty much it.
This week has been great! Slowly remembering the Subway lines, and trying to not get hit by any trains. Things are looking good! We have been able to find some new people to teach, and new less actives that we are starting to work with which is super exciting.
One of which is a member referral. He had investigated the church before, and come to church several times. But he still never believed in the church. He told us when we first got a pizza with him and started to get to know him. That he has been taught by over 10 missionaries and he knows everything there is to know about the church... but wanted to see if you could teach me something new.
I thought about it a lot what we should teach him about. I know that he has heard almost everything. So I said a prayer in my heart, that I would be able to know what he needs to go further in the Gospel. I thought to tell him, as simply as I could, my conversion story. I told him it all comes down to The Book of Mormon. If it is true, then everything else falls into place. I asked him boldly, “Have you read it?”
He tried to avoid the question and finally said, “No. I haven't.”
We were able to help him understand that, that is the key. To read and pray. It's simple. Defiantly not the easiest at times but it is simple.
It was a testimony to me that the Lord, will put the things in our mouths that we need to say if we are worth of it. I had no idea what he needed to hear, but the Lord did. I am not that intelligent, those of you who know me, know that is a true statement. But through weak things (Like me) the Lord is able to do mighty miracles. He is now progressing and reading and strengthening his testimony in the Lord. (When his friend didn't think it was even possible.)
It is little things like that which makes everyday worth it. Being able to testify to the world what you know in your heart is true. I am so thankful that I am a missionary of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I know that he is the one leading this work. That he cares and knows of each and everyone of us. We just need to trust in him and everything will be alright.
I love you all and hope to be able to hear from you next week.
Love,
Elder Haddon
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