We didnt have transfers! But we kind of already knew that. Hermana
Munoz and I were so excited to finally be able to work in our area for
most of the week and it turned out that the power went out 4 times, each
time starting at 6:30 pm. Most of our important appointments are at
night and when there isnt power, we immediately have to go home. which is
a bummer so we had to cancel a lot of appointments. Maybe we didnt get
everything we wanted done. but we didnt miss out on having miracles this
week.
Derian had a set baptismal date for last Friday. We had his interview Wednesday with our District Leader, but something held him
up. It just happened that the Zone Leaders passed by the church and they were
able to give Derian his interview. During his baptismal interview, he
felt like he needed to wait to be baptized and when he came out of his
interview he was a different person. The other ZL took him and did
another interview and when he came out Derian was a completely different
person. We gave him space for a couple days so he could think about his decision
to be baptized. Ever since the first time i met Derian, I honestly felt
like we were pushing way too hard and the only reason he did things was
because we wanted him to. This past Sunday, he ended up going to
church on his own and his attitiude completely changed. I know it wasnt
just a coincidence that the ZLs were passing by the church and our DL
was held up, but that Heavenly Father wanted Derian to talk with Elders
Larson and Montenegro.
While Hna Munoz was sick, I got to look through our
entire area book. I was looking at the old investigators from past
missionaries that they had dropped. I came across one man named Homer.
He was taught everything already and kept saying how awesome he was and
that he already had his baptismal interview, but didnt end up getting
baptized. It didnt really explain why or anything so we put his name on a
list to contact. It turns out Homer lives 2 houses down from us and passed his house probably 4 times, but he was never home. One day this
past week, all of our appointments fell through so we felt like it would
be a good idea to pass by Homers house one more time. We said a prayer
asking to find someone prepared to hear the gospel on the way to his
house. We called out in front of his house and he immediately ran out and
greeted us. It turns out he grew up with the Bishop and used to be
really active in the church, but there was a misunderstanding with a
member. He told us about the experience when he received his answer that
the Church was true. What a tender mercy to have found him! We now have
been visiting him regularly and its been a major blessing.
This reminded me of a scripture in D&C 58: 26-29
26 For
behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that
is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise
servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.
27 Verily
I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many
things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;
28 For
the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves. And
inasmuch as men do good they shall in nowise lose their reward.
29 But
he that doeth not anything until he is commanded, and receiveth a
commandment with doubtful heart, and keepeth it with slothfulness, the
same is damned.
This made me think of my attitude towards why i do the things i do.
Am I obeying mission rules and commandments to the minimum? Or am I
giving my whole heart, mind, strength and own free will. When we obey, we
will see blessings, when we obey with exactness, we will see miracles.
God has everything in the world except one thing...our will. Ive learned
that life is easier when we give up our will to do the will of Heavenly
Father. I am learning to put my complete trust in Him and when I do,
everything seems to work out ok.
I love you all! And hope you have a great week!
Love,
Hermana Sherman
Zone Miramar |
Hermana Hernandez, De Leon, Sherman and Munoz (We live next door and serve in the same ward) |
It was hard having Hermana De Leon transfered, shes another one of my soul sisters |
Ride back from our transfer meeting, it was a wild ride |
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