Hello Family!
The Woodlands has my heart. What else can I say?? I was reflecting the other night on my life and every decision I have made, good or bad, up to this point. Before my mission when I would do this, I would always have some feelings of regret like why didn't I do this differently? or why didn't I try a little harder? That was always discouraging. But The other night when I was reflecting I can tell you I felt not one twinge of regret. I was overcome with feelings of love and security like everything I had gone through in life was all worth it because I am here right now in Houston, Texas on a mission. I wouldn't change one thing! Not one! And that is all because if I would have changed one thing I would not have met the people I have who are completely changing my life. They have my heart.
Don't worry... you still have my heart as well. :)
So this week we were able to teach Candace and her sweet family again. The Spirit is truly pouring down on this wonderful sweet family. I have never seen such diligence and desire in someone as I have seen in Candace. She truly wants this gospel to be true and the great thing is that IT IS! It is true and Candace is coming to know that. She wants it for her whole family as well. Brad her husband is still very reluctant. They were suppose to come to church tomorrow but didn't make it. I was heart broken as I listened to the speakers and felt the spirit and just thought of how many of Gods children don't get to feel the spirit like this. Everyone deserves to feel those feelings that the spirit brings! Everyone! I just want to shout it from rooftops....but then everyone really would think I was crazy ;) haha Candace didn't come to church because Brad doesn't want too and she really wants this to be a family thing. So pray for Brad. Candace is going to continue to study the Book of Mormon with her whole family so the answer will come. I trust The Lord and His timing.
I will share a sweet experience with Candace though that happened last Monday. I had the impression to text her to read Alma 32:21 and 26-27. She texted back with this reply
" Wow Sister Niedert! I love that! I looked at the time you sent me this message and it was about the time we finished our bible lesson and Alisia (her 10 year old) was praying that God would tell us if the Book of Mormon was true. This is truly God! We read what you told me and it really spoke to me. I have that desire! I am so excited!"
In another text she sent it said
"Hi Sisters! God is speaking to me loud and clear. My heart is overwhelmed with joy. Thank you girls so much for doing what God has lead you to do and thank you for not giving up on me after I doubted The Book of Mormon. I love you girls!"
If this doesn't make you cry I don't know what will. It overwhelms my heart with joy as well. God lives and He loves us!!! He will answer our prayers and we can know truth!!!! Isn't it so wonderful?????
This week was a good one. It is getting hot and humid and my skin has never been so soft in its life. Yay! It also has never had so many mosquito bites on it in its life! hahah I love it, can I say it enough? I love it.
This morning I was reading about the 2000 stripling warriors. They did not doubt. and because they didn't doubt they were blessed with exceeding strength. This same blessing can be upon us. One of the ways we can use the enabling and strengthening powers of the Atonement is to not doubt. I love the scripture in D&C "Look unto me in every thought. Doubt not, fear not" Doubts are what can take down even the strongest men. We truly can't afford to doubt and so when you feel those little buggers start to creep into your mind you get on your knees and pray! Turn to the Lord and let him take those doubts away! This church really is Jesus Christ's true and living gospel on the earth today. I know it and I will never deny it.
I love you all family! Sunday is transfers....can you believe it???? I would be lying if I said I didn't want to stay here. I never want to leave. I know that I will be where I am needed but I am really really really hoping that I am needed here haha I will gladly go where I am called though.
xoxoxo
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