Hello y'all!
So this week was great but let's be honest, the best part was General Conference!!! We are so blessed!!! I was able to watch all of the sessions and I couldn't be more grateful. I received so many answers to prayers I had for me and for my investigators. My testimony grew ten times watching. Those men are truly called of God, I won't ever deny it. We are so lucky to know that. The thing that sets up apart from all other churches is the fact that we have God's priesthood authority. It isn't our faith, for lots of people have faith in Jesus. It isn't our good works, for lots of people serve. It isn't even our prayers, for many prayers are said each and every day. It is that we have God's authority. We are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We have the priesthood and because of this worthy members are able to act in His name. Because we of this priesthood power we have prophets who can lead and guide us back to our Heavenly Father. The whole Plan of Happiness was revealed through prophets. Because of priesthood authority we have The Book of Mormon. The list goes on and on and on and on. How grateful I am that The Holy Ghost was told me the truth and that I can firmly say I know who I am and I know God's plan.
So many wonderful warnings, and teachings were given to us this weekend. I encourage us all to study them so that we can more firmly stand against the evils of this world.
My time is short today so I will share one experience that was faith building to me. Yesterday Sister Fullmer and I were praying and asking where we should go and where the Lord needs us to be. As Sister Fullmer was saying the prayer a sister's name who is less-active in the ward and going through a really rough divorce came to my mind. It came to my mind strong and I knew we needed to go. So we went. Right as we pulled up to her house though, we saw her backing up out of her driveway and leaving. I was so confused. I just knew we needed to be there. Right when I was about to doubt my own abilities to understand the Spirit, Jane, this sisters daughter, came to my mind. So we got out of the car and knocked on the door hoping that Jane would be home and that the spirit would guide us to what she might need. Of course Jane was home and answered the door. We talked for a minute and she shared with us that she was a little stressed. Instantly Sister Reeves talk from Saturday morning came to my mind and she taught us that reading the Book of Mormon is what can take the stress away, not add to it. I shared that with her and bore my testimony of how I have seen it happen in my life. Sister Fullmer added her testimony as well. We left and both of us knew exactly why we were sent here, because it just happened.
How grateful I am for the miracle of the still small voice of the Holy Ghost and that I, just plain old Ryanne Niedert, can be worthy of His guidance and promptings.
The missionary work is moving right along. We have another appointment with Michelle, who I will have to tell you about next time, and another appointment with Chon. Chon is still progressing towards her baptismal date, what a special day that will be.
I love you all very much. I think of you often and can feel your prayers lifting me up. Thank you. Never take for granted the opportunities we have to keep the commandments, they are only there to bless us.
xoxo
Sister Niedert
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