Woah! I had such an amazing experience with the Owens this week! It was honestly so cool and so spiritual.
Then on Wednesday we were on exchanges so I was with a Zone leader. We had a lot planned that day and it was about 4:15 and I told him we should go see the Owens, and we didn't even have them planned in. So we went over to see both of the Owens this time and before we left I shared a message with her. I read Alma 7:11-13. Told her that Christ has been through it all and more. I then told her what I was prompted to share earlier that week. I told her that they are such an amazing family, that their faith was so strong and there are so many families that wouldn't be able to make it through with a smile. We both cried for a moment and then we left.
I thought that was the end of it, and it was just an amazing spiritual experience but no. Yesterday Elder Knowlton and I went to visit them again. She told us that she was starting to lose faith and she really needed that visit from us. Then she told us that when she was talking to me on Wednesday she felt like she was talking to god. She didn't know how to explain it. But she felt like I was the mouthpiece for god. She said she will never forget that experience until the day she dies. Now looking back on it, I probably don't remember half of what I shared. The spirit was putting words into my mouth. I'm so grateful to have the spirit guide us to her when we didn't even plan them in.
Elder Hardin (the zone leader) said something to me I will never forget. We were walking down the hospital hall when we were leaving on Wednesday and he said "that's what we are called to do." That's what we are here to do. Invite others to come unto Christ; Teach repentance and baptize converts. I am so grateful that I was able to have that experience and was able to be a mouthpiece for god.
On either Tuesday or Monday (I'm starting to lose track of time), Elder Knowlton and I went to go visit the Owens. Specifically sister Owens. We've recently learned she has had word of wisdom issues. She told us to not make her feel any worse then she already was feeling. After she was asking us like why would god be putting them through that? What's the point? What message is he sending? She felt like she was being punished. We were able to answer some of her questions to the best of our ability and tell her that god is definitely not punishing her.
Then on Wednesday we were on exchanges so I was with a Zone leader. We had a lot planned that day and it was about 4:15 and I told him we should go see the Owens, and we didn't even have them planned in. So we went over to see both of the Owens this time and before we left I shared a message with her. I read Alma 7:11-13. Told her that Christ has been through it all and more. I then told her what I was prompted to share earlier that week. I told her that they are such an amazing family, that their faith was so strong and there are so many families that wouldn't be able to make it through with a smile. We both cried for a moment and then we left.
I thought that was the end of it, and it was just an amazing spiritual experience but no. Yesterday Elder Knowlton and I went to visit them again. She told us that she was starting to lose faith and she really needed that visit from us. Then she told us that when she was talking to me on Wednesday she felt like she was talking to god. She didn't know how to explain it. But she felt like I was the mouthpiece for god. She said she will never forget that experience until the day she dies. Now looking back on it, I probably don't remember half of what I shared. The spirit was putting words into my mouth. I'm so grateful to have the spirit guide us to her when we didn't even plan them in.
Elder Hardin (the zone leader) said something to me I will never forget. We were walking down the hospital hall when we were leaving on Wednesday and he said "that's what we are called to do." That's what we are here to do. Invite others to come unto Christ; Teach repentance and baptize converts. I am so grateful that I was able to have that experience and was able to be a mouthpiece for god.
The other thing I wanted to share was expound a little more about our "planned bible bash," a week and a half ago. Even though we sincerely wanted to help them learn the truth. I mentioned last week how they were just showing us contradictions from our current teachings and what the bible says. We thought they were gonna show us where the book of Mormon contradicts the bible. We explained to him that if the book of Mormon is true then Joseph Smith is a true prophet. If Joseph Smith is a true prophet then we have the restored church on the earth today. As I was explaining that to Frank and Demetrius (the two we were meeting) all of that, I felt the spirit so strongly testifying to me that it is true. It strengthened my testimony so much and it showed me the importance of the Book of Mormon. I can truly testify that the book of Mormon is true. Joseph Smith is a true prophet of god and we have the restored gospel on the earth today. The book of Mormon changes lives. It WILL make you a happier person. Something I would LOVE for all of you to do is to send me your testimony of the Book of Mormon. It can be short or long or however you want. Tell me how it's changed your life.
You are all so awesome. I hope you all have an amazing week! Transfers are on the 27th so if you plan to send anything send it before that. Thanks for everything everyone!!! 2100 West Texas St. Unit 142, Fairfield CA 94533
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Elder Knowlton tanning his arms in a lesson
Waiting before a dinner
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