First Heartbreak is Always the Worst: So you know that amazing experience last week with me inviting baptism on the Square? Well, he dropped us... yep, HE dropped US! I was actually heart broken, it's the first time it has happened and he was so prepared and so willing to learn and he said himself that we (through the gospel and the spirit of course) changed his life! But his parents are not open to him learning anything religious, which is such a shame. But we do know however that he will come around one day and one ay when there is nothing stopping him, the Gospel will shine brightly in his heart and he will some to know that the gospel is true. Bit of a roller coaster, but these things happen, this is missionary work and the adversary doesn't like us too much and will do all he can to discourage us, but it doesn't work! He will not stop the work from pressing onward!
Alma 26:27: This has really been the scripture of the week, because even though this is a bit of a down with being dropped, the Lord has grant unto us success and that brings me too my next point
I Love Mormon.org Chat: This week we met this amazing lady who had already read the Book of Mormon and even the Doctrine and Covenants and is even moving into the Pearl of great Price, she came on chat because she didn't know where to go from there and she hadn't met with missionaries yet, we talked with her and got the address for her local chapel and invited her and her children to go, she was scared because we was afraid they wouldn't accept her because she isn't a member or something but we reassured her that they would welcome her with open arms and they would love to have her come to church. yesterday we text her asking how church was and she went to church! (which is a miracle itself because that's the hardest thing to get people to do) and she loved it! and her kids loved it! she said she will be more prepared next week for her kids during sacrament which means she is going to go again! This truly made our day! We are calling her tomorrow and we are so excited and she is meeting with local missionaries Thursday.
Music and The Spoken Word: I went to my first Music and The Spoken Word yesterday (we get to go once a transfer) and it was incredible! we sat right up near the choir and it was the best day to come because for 27 of the members of the Mormon Tabernacle Chior it was their last performance, they were retiring and because of this we have a special guest... PRESIDENT THOMAS S MONSON! Where Sister Magidson and I were sitting we could see him perfectly and he just radiates the fact he is a called prophet of God, he is truly such an incredible man and it was amazing to see him sitting there. I actually just started crying because I couldn't believe it was real! (later on during the day we were in the tabernacle and went and sat on the seat he was sitting on, fan girl much? But seriously it was the coolest thing ever!!!! I sat where the Prophet sat, hehehe)
Explore Day Part 2: Had an awesome exoplore day part 2. I will send photos, we went to the Church History Mueseum and we had so much fun there, especially in the kids section, haha. Welfare Square and tried orange (basically American) cheese for the first time! And also went down into the awesome secret tunnels only Authorized Personal can go in, in other words, Prophet, the Twelve Apostles, General Authorities, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Church Office workers, Cleaners, Missionaries, etc. and explored them, trying not to get lost, we found the Mormon Tab Choir entrance and then went right up the back the assembly hall near the organ in there from underground, found some awesome stuff! It was a all round great day!
This week I really gained a testimony of what impact we have on people, even if we don't directly see it. As Temple Square Missionaries we don't always see the fruits of our labor, as missionaries at all we sometimes don't see the end result of our lesson or our teaching someone. We took a tour and they seemed open and willing to learn, but when it came to the invitation to learn more and get their details, they politely declined, they said we did a brilliant job and they really enjoyed having their eyes opened but however not interested in anymore. We took it on, it was okay, these things happen and we know they felt the spirit and they will come around one day. We talked a lot about Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father, The Restoration and the Book of Mormon. We invited them to go to the Beehive House if they wanted to see more. We were later told by another Sister that they went to the Beehive House and remembered us! Even by name! And talked about Jesus Christ a lot more and even though the Sister only briefly showed a Book of Mormon, they requested a copy to read for themselves. It was truly incredible. It was such a testimony builder that sometimes we don't see the fruits of our labors, but they are there! But at the same time, we don't need to see it to progress, because we planted a seed in their heart and even though this is the time for harvest (D&C 4:4) We can still plant those seeds along the way.
This week I have been reading a lot about the Restoration of the gospel in the Book of Mormon, it is so incredible! And it brings the thought to mind "How can people say the Book of Mormon isn't true? How is that even possible?!" Because it's right in front of us in black and white the evidence in right in front of our face, it is all around us that the Book of Mormon is true! It is the word of God. It talks about things that are truly happening in this day about the Restoration, about the word being spread, about the Bible and the Book of Mormon working together hand in hand... I can't encourage everyone enough to read the Book of Mormon, to pray to know it is true, not if it is true, but that is it true. Because it is, there is no if. You only have to come to know for yourself, that's the only way you can truly know! and I know as you follow the promise that has been given in Moroni 10:3-5 that you will come to know through the Holy Ghost it is true. But you must listen to the answer, because if we are too busy going about doing everything else, we can often miss the quiet gentle answer the spirit will give us. It will not attack us or push us over, it will not be neon signs and lightning, the Spirit does't work that way. BUT! it will tell you the truth of all things. I know it because I have done this many times in my life to keep my testimony continually strong. You can never pray enough to know that the Book of Mormon is true, never.
The Book of Mormon truly is the word of God, Joseph Smith truly did translate the gold plates with the power of God into what we have the Book of Mormon to be today. It is not of man! "Which is more likely? That he dreamed it all up on his own or that he had the help of heaven? Do the scriptures he produced sound like the words of a man or the words of God?" - Lawrence E. Cobridge (April Cen Conf 2014). It is God word and he has provided away for us to return to Him. To be with Him again. He loves us so much and he wants every single one of us to come back to Him! He again reached out in love to his children and called a prophet of God, who with the power and help of God, restored Christ original church on the earth today. I know it, I know it with all that I have. And you can know it to, I promise. You must seek to know, have faith that God will answer your prayers, nothing happens until we show that faith (Ether 12), until we are willing to submit, to be humble and turn to Him, knowing we cannot do this alone! We can not do this without the help of our loving Heavenly Father and of out brother, savior and redeemer Jesus Christ.
I love you all, Thank you so much for everything you do and the support you give me. I really appreciate it and it is my prayer that the Lord continues to bless your lives and that you may see the beautiful tender mercies he has given you. We often take them for granted, but step back and see all that he has given and you will feel just a measure of the love he has for you.
Thankyou again.
Love, Sister Ryan. xoxo
P.S sorry if this doesn't make sense, I just type...
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