The other day I was in Alma 26, better knows as Alma's
psalm. Click here for a link to this chapter of Alma He was testifying of the goodness of God for all of the success that he
had had during the course of his mission. He said these words that I totally
concur with. He said "Now if this is boasting, even so will I boast; for
this is my life and my light, my joy and my salvation, and my redemption from
everlasting wo. Yea, blessed is the name of my God, who has been mindful of
this people, who are a branch of the tree of Israel, and has been lost from its
body in a strange land; yea, I say, blessed be the name of my God, who has been
mindful of us, wanderers in a strange land." The only person that I can
boast in is my God who has saved me from "the bonds of iniquity."
Okay, I am still really dramatic, but seriously, I do dumb things and He
forgives me. He has guided me to those in this area who want to feel their
burdens be lifted from them. The joy that I feel from seeing someone even
invite us back is glorious. This week we have been seeing miracle after
miracle. And all of it is due to our Father in Heaven. For instance, on
exchanges we tracked on a street and found 4 new potentials. Sister Crandall
and I went back and met whom we thought was a lady named R, we met a lady
named K. She mentioned to us that she was was just talking to her mom
about going to a church. The Spirit was SO strong as we talked to her about
what this Gospel can do for her, and especially what the Gospel has done for us
in our lives.
Oh yeah on top of all of these miracles, we had a member
of the 12 come to Columbus. We had Elder Cook!!! He met with all of the
missionaries. President Daines promised us that if we came to this meeting
prepared that we could influence the Spirit. Sure enough we did, and we ended
up having a question and answer with Elder Cook. We also had Elder Hallstrum
with us. He's in the presiding Bishopbric.
Meeting with these men was highlight of my mission. Before we started the meeting, Elder
Cook and Elder Hallstrum shook each missionaries hand. There was a special
Spirit of love in the Chapel. I was so excited to hear his words. It was a very
special experience to hear from an Apostle of the Lord. I know that he has been
called of God, and I know that he can only do the will of the Lord. I am so
grateful to have this opportunity to serve and love and be who the Lord would
have me be.
Before I forget, I chopped ALL of my hair off and now I look like a boy. Just
kidding!! I did cut my hair though. It's a good 5 inches shorter. Guess who did
it.... If you guess Sister Crandall, you win the big prize. :) Any who, the
church is true. I have been so happy serving my fellow beings. I know that
living within the bonds of the Restored Gospel that I can be infinitely happy.
I love you all. Live long and prosper. Don't let the
muggles get you down!
Love,
Sister Preston
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