Miracles are being thrown at me each day! I love it! The
Lord must be a fan of me, as I am of Him, 'cause he's been blessing me with
them!
So, I've been trying to convert myself. We must convert
ourselves if we'll be doing so to others, right?
I studied about conversion a lot this week. I know. Me,
studying? It's hilarious, but it's happening! I learned that conversion is a
process, not an event. One becomes converted as a result of righteous efforts
to follow the Savior. It's not just a change in our behavior, but also a change
in our very nature. Powerful. I've slowly, but surely seen that in myself
throughout my time here. I've seen myself become a little more like Christ as
time passes. Sure I'm not perfect, but I'm trying to be more of an example of
him. After all, I am representing him each and every day as I clip on my
plaque. It's an honor, really.
I've seen this conversion in Jose. I know he's the main
focus of my emails, but he's truly a miracle. I've never seen anyone so
spiritually hungry, and want to draw as near to the Lord as he has. Here's
where the miracle came into play. As many of us know, we pay 10% of our income towards
tithing. Well, Jose has struggled a bit financially, and I expected him to be a
little unsure about tithing like most new investigators are. We can all be
stingy with out money. I know I used to be at some point. Hermana Walton and I
prepared ourselves to hear him be hesitant towards it, but as we taught him, he
stopped us and told us he understood. He understood that it's not about the
money, but an act of our faith. It's helping build the Lord's kingdom, and
that's what he truly wants to do. He understands it's a commandment, and that
it'll help guide us towards the eternal presence of our Father, and that he's
more than willing to do it. Well, my jaw dropped. It's difficult for him to
understand what we teach due to lack of education, but he hit it out of the
park! Not only that he understood, but his willingness. He is
d.e.d.i.c.a.t.e.d. We taught him about the law of fast, and fast offerings, and
guess what he did? 'Cause my jaw to drop AGAIN. Jose's the bomb! He's so ready
for his baptism this upcoming Friday, and I'm so ready to eat the cake he's
preparing! Not only that, but I'm ready to watch his life change for the
better. I cannot wait to see him become "clean". He's so excited, as
am I! He already told us he wants to do member lessons, and go out with the
missionaries! I could repeat the fact that he's a miracle 'cause he truly is.
Another amazing thing. Remember how I mentioned that he had to be moved out
before his baptismal interview? He found a temporary place to move into until
he finds somewhere permanent because he wants to be baptized, and sees the
importance to follow the Lord's counsels. I could explode with happiness. I AM
SO EXCITED FOR AUGUST 1ST!
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