Happy August

 

Hi everyone!!!

This week I felt Gods love and strength :) We have been trying to have the faith to find since it's different with the restrictions. We can't approach people and talk to them about the gospel of Jesus Christ. They have to be the ones to come and talk to us, so we have just been praying with faith to find the people who God has prepared! It wasn't until Saturday that we got two referrals from area book. We called them and both these individuals are eager to have bible studies with us! WE ARE SO HAPPY WITH THIS. Despite all the restrictions God is still able to move His work along.

Also, this week we had such a great zone conference. At the end they invite all the missionaries returning home or leaving to original mission assignments to share their testimonies. Before the conference I prayed to Heavenly Father that he would give me the spiritual boost I needed to continue faithfully, and He did just that. During the testimonies I was overcome with the Spirit. I know He hears our prayers and provides us with what we need to grow and continue forward with faith. 

It has been hard to get in contact with the Otesanya family for the past week and so we felt impressed to drop by with cookies Saturday night to remind them of our love and to make sure they were okay. When we got there someone we don’t know answered the door, saw us and said, "ohhhh ok I'll go get Fola." So Fola came to door with her bright smile. We asked how they were and if they needed anything. Fola asked if we had 10 minutes and then let us in to her home. She expressed to us some of their fears and why they had been a bit distant throughout the week. While her and now her family were in the room my soa (companion) and I were able to remind them that God always provides a way. The Lord knows their family and I can feel Gods love for them. They are such a special family!!! We asked if we could all kneel together in prayer. This was such a powerful moment for me. These are moments I am so grateful for. 

I love this beautiful missionary work because I get to witness Gods hand. I get to feel just a portion of the love that God has for His children. There is no greater joy than this. 

God knows me and I know He knows you. Pray to Him this week with more might. Pray until your prayer becomes mighty. I know He is listening. I know He is eager to help and I know He will answer you. 

Thank you for all the encouragement and love! I seriously have the best family and friends. LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!