This week was sad. Our zone got a bunch of missionaries that were leaving. There were a lot of good missionaries in my zone that I will miss. However, now I have a good opportunity to meet many new missionaries and make even more friends. 🙂
We had a lesson with Laura and teaching wise we hit everything we needed to. But we lacked spiritual power and authority in our words. I didn't bear my testimony of the truth of what we were saying and we had no invitation or promised blessings. We just told her a bunch of information. She understood it, but I feel like she doesn't see how it can help her in her life right now. I think I am beginning to learn that it is very important to prepare well for lessons. Plan every part of the lesson out. Than after I have done my part the Spirit can take control.
Speaking of the Spirit and feeling it I am also learning that it is by the small and simple acts we do everyday that sanctify us and purify us. It is important to remember Christ and take in His name everyday. Not just when we suit up for church on Sunday. Thus the importance of daily prayer and scripture study become even more crucial. After all they are directions from our Father In Heaven (D&C 82:8-10) I am really trying to do better with the small things and help others do small things to feel the Spirit throughout the week.
One final thought. I have been reading the Book of Mormon again from the beginning. It is amazing to me how many chances Laman and Lemuel had to repent and follow Jesus Christ. Sometimes they did but in the end their hearts were hard because they didn't do the small things. Because they didn't pray and read the scriptures they didn't understand the prophecies or dreams the prophets had. So ask. If you don't understand ask.
Love you all! Elder Spencer
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