It's February! Where has the time gone? It's been a great week here in Paris.
Monday: We had dinner with the Bishop and his wife, and we had an incredible lesson with them. Sister P has such a powerful testimony. It's like a home away from home. It's comforting to have wonderful places like this as a missionary. We shared the story of The Brother of Jared and how we can "light stones" by sharing a Book of Mormon with scriptures highlighted that answer questions of the soul. They both were excited to prepare a Book of Mormon and share it with someone through inspiration.
Tuesday: We drove to Winchester to see Teresa. We didn't know if she'd be home. We usually see her on Friday evenings, but we felt impressed to visit her on this day during weekly planning. Oh, man! It was so great to have a lesson with her! She has been reading without even asking her to read. She has amazing questions and a desire to learn. We are praying that she will accept baptism at our next lesson!
Wednesday: Back to Winchester tonight. We visited Carlos, a recent convert and Alex, a less-active. They are roommates. Alex is struggling with not being as blessed as he'd like to be. He wants to be married and feels he's being stifled. We shared 2 Nephi 25:26 and invited them, especially Alex, to study and learn about Jesus Christ so that they can do as it says in 2 Nephi. Later we shared "Continue in Patience" by President Uchtdorf, and he really enjoyed the message. Sometimes, our loving Heavenly Father asks us to wait. Great blessings come from developing the patience necessary to do God's will instead of our own.
Thursday: Elders Sherwood and Simons, Hermana Starling, and I went to Cynthiana, another small town outside of Paris, to tract. We met Makenzie and taught her about The Restoration right there on the porch, and she was very receptive to our message. She accepted a baptismal date for March! Ironically, it was the first time I've tracted! It was a really neat experience to work together with other missionaries. We had dinner with Jared, Nicki, and their two little kids. Nicki shared a really neat experience about miscarriage and the strength she received from the scriptures. She was very angry about the situation she was in, and in desperation for comfort, she opened up to 2 Nephi and read verses 26 through 30. Instantaneously, her angry was swept away and she felt peace. Amazing! I know that the Book of Mormon is the source of all strength in this life because it testifies of the One that felt all of our pains.
Friday: We had dinner with Steve and Cindy from the ward. We talked about member missionary work and shared D&C 100:2-8. We testified that as they pray for someone specific to share the gospel with, they will receive a specific answer. It's important that we remember the promise found in this scripture. "And I give unto you this promise, that inasmuch as ye do this the Holy Ghost shall be shed forth in bearing record unto all things whatsoever ye shall say." We are asked to bring the true UNTO their hearts, and The Spirit will bring the true INTO their hearts. Because of this, we need not fear!
Saturday: Another trip to Winchester tonight. Third time's a charm! We had a really good lesson with Rutilo. It's amazing to see people open up over time as they soften their hearts and feel The Spirit testify of truth. He's a really cool guy and has a desire to know more each time we teach him. Bonus! He made us carne asada and chorizo tacos. Mmmmmmm!
Sunday: We had a really neat experience this afternoon! We got a little lost while looking for a less-active, and we ended up running into Nick. He had so many great questions and concerns about things he's learned at his church. As we were teaching him, Hermana Starling wished that the Elders were here, too. We looked down the street and saw their car driving past us. The Spirit is real! They had been driving and felt inspired to turn down the street where we were talking with Nick. WHAT?! So cool! We left him with a Book of Mormon and asked him to pray to know if his beliefs were in harmony with what Heavenly Father wants for him or if what we shared was true.
Being a disciple of Christ is truly humbling. I love seeing the change that happens in people who are willing and ready to hear. Jesus Christ is our Savior, and we are the children of a literal Father in heaven. We are so blessed to have the Book of Mormon to show us the way to return back home. I love this gospel and the opportunity I have to share it with Heavenly Father's children.
Con amor,
❤️ Hermana Boyson
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