Their miracle box of chocolates
It's been a pretty good week for us. To start things off, on Tuesday we had a Valentine's Day miracle. We were driving back home after giving a blessing to a less-active, when lo and behold, we saw something red and shiny reflecting back at us. We thought it was a dog collar or something, but right as we're about to drive over it, Elder J yells, "Elder, I think that's a box of chocolates!" So naturally, I slammed on the brakes, Elder J went and picked it up, and sure enough, it was a box of Russell Stover chocolates, unopened and undamaged. It truly was a tender mercy, haha.
Most of the week however was pretty low-key. We did a lot of finding, but didn't have much luck with it. But, we were able to do some great things with MJ this week. On Friday we had an FHE that the other sister missionaries in the branch organized. We invited a few recent converts/investigators (including MJ and G) to come, and it was a great fellowshipping experience. We had some great food, played Uno and some other games, and just had a lot of fun. It's also really helped MJ a lot to meet more people in the branch, and she is really starting to make great connections. She even made the comment, "Your church is amazing. You guys are the only ones that have ever cared about me and my family." Then, to top things off this week, MJ was finally able to come to church! It was definitely the highlight of the week having her there.
The other highlight though was Saturday. To be honest, we hadn't been able to do much during the week as far as teaching, but the Lord blessed us a lot on Saturday. It was one of those days where everything falls into place, and by the end of it we taught 6 lessons! We also found three new investigators in one day after not finding any the whole rest of the week. It definitely strengthened my faith that even if not much is going on, of we will just be diligent in the work, eventually something will happen.
My ponderizer this week is 2nd Nephi 8:7 "Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart I have written my law, fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings." As disciples of Christ, we truly need to have his law written in our hearts. As the gospel sinks into and changes our hearts, we will exemplify Christ by the type of life we choose to live. As we seek to become true followers of the Son, let us not fear what others may think of us. As keep His law and His gospel in our hearts, we will be ready to share the incredible news of the gospel with all those around us. I hope y’all have a great week!
Love,
Elder Mitchell
A Spanish Sweetheart
Some chickens they found
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