Bueno, another week has FLOWN by, and may I say that I have just a the greatest companion? Elder Holmes and I have had a great time together and its just tons of fun to be with a new missionary! But I have to remember sometimes that he really hasnt done some things before, and so I have to be way excited so that he just loves whatever it is!! But he is obedient, thats very important and helpful for me!!! jaja
So we had a nice and trying week. We still dont have many investigators, but we are working on it and everyday we are talking with more and more people! jaja One day this week while looking for investigators and a place to rent, we decided to knock one door and ask if it was open to rent. A young adult of 27 years answered the door and he said that he had just moved in there. We said darn and asked if he knew of anywhere nearby, he said no but then asked us about what church we were from. He lives just around the corner from where they are building a new stake center, so he was curious! So we started to explain and he invited us in. He explained how he was in his last years of studies and last year he was in a fatal car crash. There was 3 people in the car and he was the only one to live through it. He showed us pictures and it just surprised me that he was able to live: a head on crash with a semi. He was in recovery for a lot of time and said that he felt the pressence of his grandma when he was going through the hardest times. We explained that God had a plan and that his grandma really is closer than it may seem. We shared a little more and left a book of mormon with him, and tonight we are going to see how it went.
Also,I went back to VIña on thursday for a District leader training. It was actually one of the most spiritual meetings that I have had in a long time. We had a member from the viña ward share his conversion story and it was powerful. He reminded us that when we share our testimonies we shouldnt be afraid rather we need to be so sincere so that everyone can feel that we truly know that this is the true gospel. I loved it. We also talked about how we can help all our investigators and our district members and their investigators to the MAX. I loved the spirit there and it inspired me to go out and work. I wish we had more meetings like THAT! jaja There in simply NOTHING that beats a spiritual meeting that excites you for the work!!!
So I put the goal to make everyday a spiritual experience. It is NOT easy, it requires lots of organization, but it makes the world of a difference. I actually would like to invite you all to do the same. Be organized and when you do your estudies, think and pray about what you should study, and go do it. Expect God to answer your questions, and be faithful. Take time throughout the day to listen for his answers as well, and I promise you will find your days to be more spiritually guided. This week I read 2 scriptures that I wanted to share and I hope you can see the connection between the two. The first in Moroni 10:22 and the second in Alma 41:10. Now its your turn!
So I hope that I can hear some of youir spiritual experiences as well! I would love to hear them! An invitation Presidente Kähnlein gave to La Serena in our stake conference, that EVERY MEMBER should always have a Book of Mormon with them where ever they go. So I extend that to you. Ask your bishop for a copy and take it with you everywhere. Put one in your car, in your backpack, and missionary experiences will find you!!!
I love you all! Chile is the best! period. Les quiero!!
Elder Marvin
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