Today I think I’ll just keep things simple and share a cool
experience from yesterday. After getting home from church we ate, finished our
studies, changed from our suits into our normal missionary clothes and went out
to visit people. The first house we visited was a lady who had spoken with
missionaries previously, and it had turned out that Elder Munoz had actually
taught that family a year before when he was on exchanges. We talked to a few
more people on that street (they weren't too keen on accepting) but we felt
good about our efforts.
Next we went to visit a family who was supposed to be moving
down from Corpus but they weren't home so we decided to take a Sunday walk
around the block. One of my favorite things about being a missionary is just
the fact that whenever we seem to exercise a particle of great faith (such as a
walk around the block, with the trust that God will put someone in our path) a
miracle can occur! After we’d made it around the first turn and talked to a few
families, we noticed a house behind one of the main houses that was only
accessible and visible from the back alley way. We felt impressed to go to that
home and we’re pleased to meet a woman named Blanca from Honduras! She received
us instantly with so much happiness! She’s been struggling a lot in her life
lately and has felt desires to come closer to God. She loved the things we
shared with her and at the end prayed to know if Joseph Smith was a prophet and
received a strong answer as she felt peace through the Holy Ghost! AS she told
us about the situation of her life, the details fit almost perfectly with
another woman named Siomara (also from Honduras) who I had taught in
Brownsville. It felt so good to know that we had been where the Lord wanted us
to be and that we had been instruments in His hands!
I know when we trust in the Lord, He will take care of us
and miracles will occur! We're excited to help Blanca as she makes the
necessary changes in her life to follow her Savior Jesus Christ. I love the
gospel and the hope it offers to each of us! May we each have a greater trust
and confidence in the Lord!
Con amor,
Elder Cook!
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