That
was a great week. Started with a split with one of the missionaries in
my District, and we got to talk a lot about the things that give us
strength in missionary work. There are something that we do because they
build us up, and for each of us, those things can be different. For
this particular missionary, it's talking to people. He understands so
well the call to talk with everyone, and to open your mouth to share the
Gospel. For me, it's recognizing God's love for His children. Just how
much we does for each of us as individuals. That brings me strength the
most I think. I talk to someone, and as I listen to who they are, I feel
like I can really recognize God in their lives. That love. It makes it
so much easier for me to feel that love for them as well.
We talked to so many people that day, and we saw a
lot of miracles. But one thing that stood out to me was something from
PMG. It talks about "finding those who will accept you". As we worked,
we talked a lot about that. How do we find those who are searching for
Truth? Still thinking about that, but the best answer I've felt is to
make sure we're doing our best to carry that spirit with us so that they
will be drawn to it.
This week, we had a good opportunity for that. With
the holidays, Korea was shut down. We ended up spending time as a zone
doing a teaching practice. As we did it, the spirit was so strong. I
remember one particular lesson where the other missionaries described an
investigator that was Buddhist, and had a lot of trials in their life
that made it hard for them to find peace. As we talked, there were so
many times the spirit led us in what to say. Helping them see how God is
important. Because of Him, even hard times are made meaningful. And
through Him, we can gain strength and peace, even in the midst of those
times. I learned something as we taught that investigator. While I am
not one to like Roleplaying, I've felt the spirit so much through it.
It's never really felt fake to me. Even in the MTC, the spirit was so
strong as we taught. I wondered why that was. But the answer was simple.
This Gospel is all about love. No one says you have to be able to see
the person you're teaching to love them. As we were teaching, I could
really feel love for that investigator, to the point where to this
moment, I find myself wanting to know how they are doing.
It makes me wonder how much love God feels for each of us. Must be incredible...
A
couple members invited us to eat with them for 설날, so we had lunch with
our Bishop and dinner with our Ward Mission Leader. Every year there is
a food called 떡국 that they eat on new years. They say that in order to
become a year older, you have to eat it. So we had some... and then some
more. I think I'm roughly 27 now. Tastes delicious.^^
Other than that, it was a quiet new years. Had Zone
Conference this weekend, and learned a lot there, especially about Love,
and gaining revelation through our studies. Also talked a lot about how
to help investigators come to church, and how to have effective member
lessons. I've had some good talks about that with the Zone Leaders this
week. Lots of ideas, but still working on application.
I hope California is doing okay. I've heard that
there are droughts, that the ice age is happening again, all sorts of
things. Here things are fine. A warmer winter than average. But I hope
you guys are okay. You're in my prayers! I love you all, I hope you had a
good new years! Until next time!
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