I am so happy for all the creations that Heavenly Father has made for us! Chile right now is FULL of fresh fruit trees. When we´re walking in the street and feel a little hungry, all we have to do is pull a fresh peach or fig from a nearby tree. It´s the best! I think I´m addicted figs!
My companion this week contacted a man on the street. She asked where he lived and he said that lived in the prison. Hermana Stone didn´t understand so she responded, ¨Oh perfect! Can we visit you and your family?¨ LOL!... the look on the guys face was priceless and he began to laugh!
A night view from the top of a street in town... beautiful with the lights!
Brother Salvador came to church! He´s from Panama and has been living here in Chile for 12 years. He´s a bit of an eternal investigator and we were trying to think of a way that would help him have a spiritual experience. Hermana Stone felt inspired to sing a hymn for him (just so you know she´s trained classically and sings like the lead star of Phantom of the Opera!). We sang ¨Where Can I Turn For Peace" and after the second word, he started to cry and the room was filled with the Spirit. Then we read 3 Nephi, chapter 11 when Jesus visits the Americas and again his eyes began to get all teary and he said that he knew that the Book of Mormon was true. He recognized the whisperings of the Holy Ghost and we´ve seen a change in him! I know there is a converting power that comes from reading the Book of Mormon. It helps us come to know Jesus Christ and understand the Atonement. I also know that God has given us talents and we should use them in sharing the gospel.
This week, I have been focusing on being more grateful. Sometimes, when things don´t go as we planned we get upset and start questioning ¿Why? Sometimes we feel that we don´t have any success with our plans and goals.
A greater faith in Jesus Christ and more gratitude for the things that we have will help us see how we are already beginning to have success. The world will seem brighter and we will be more aware of the little daily miracles in our path. I challenge you all to give a prayer of gratitude at the end of each day.
Love you all lots!
Hermana Jakob
Doesn't this Twinkie look a lot like this Elder? ...LOL!
Love reading your post! Gratitude prayers are empowering for me. So Your post resonates to my heart. Remembering all my blessings diminishes any challenge or infirmity that if dwelt upon could take me into a path of negativity. I choose Faith & gratitude & positivity which keeps you in a state of hope & happiness! Love you! Miss you!
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