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Our friend who followed us for an hour
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First,
there is a couple we teach named the Noels. It has been really cool to
see their hearts soften over time and they have been a lot more
receptive lately, but the wife still struggles because she wasn't really
certain she knew who God was and especially didn't know that He is her
father. Well the other day we had a lesson and she was very excited to
tell us about an experience she had. Her family had hit a very
unexpected, very sudden trial and they didn't know what they were going
to do. She told us that she prayer so sincerely, that she gave
everything she had and just let go. The next day they saw an almost
immediate solution to their problem. She was in tears and told us that
she had no doubts that God is there, that He heard her prayers and that
He is her loving Father. She said it's still hard because everything is
very new to her, but she is ready to move forward. I cannot express to
you how amazing it is to see God's hand in people's lives and how a
single experience can change everything. This truly is His work.
Another
crazy miracle was meeting Bonnie. We were out of our area that morning
doing service and left a little later than planned. As we were going to
our car we waved at this woman down the street and said hello, but
that's all we were going to do because we were out of our proselyting
area. Before we crossed the street though she called out to us and asked
"Are you church ladies?!" We went and talked to her and she told us of
her incredible experience finding us. She said God had told her that
morning to go an walk, He said she would meet two ladies today that
would pray for her. So she said ok and started walking, He directed her
to what streets she needed to go down and before long she saw us walk
out of the building and said our faces shone. She knew it was us she was
supposed to talk to. It is amazing how God guides us if only we are
willing to listen. There was a reason we were there that morning and
that we left later than planned, and if Bonnie wasn't listening she
wouldn't have found us. Bonnie actually lives in our area and we have
met with her a few times since. It is amazing the changes she is
experiencing and peace she is finding in just this short time.
It
is so evident to me this week just how involved our Heavenly Father is
in our lives. If you have faith and just let go you can have the
confidence of Nephi and, like him, say, "I was led by the Spirit, not
knowing beforehand the things which I should do." Our Father will always
be there to lead us if we have trust and let him.
I hope you all remember that as you go about your week, make it a good one. Just keep smiling! :)
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