Wow conference!!!!
I really loved how in conference they talked all about forgiveness and specifically forgiveness of yourself. That is a difficult process in and of itself I would say.
I had an experience the other day we were talking to an investigator and a menos activo and I can't really remember what we were talking about but I just remember one thing that came out of my mouth that I had never thought of before and it was, if we don't forgive, be it others or ourselves we are literally negating the effectiveness of the atonement of Jesus Christ. Quite literally if we have done all in our power to repent and change and we still don't let go and give the sin to the lord and let him change us and refine us and take our character flaws we are literally saying that the atonement doesn't work and that the suffering Christ did for us wasnt powerful enough. It was we don't believe christ when he tells us that he's got it.
that blew my mind as it left my mouth because it's a concept I've always grasped to some degree but as it was said to our friends and to see the look on their faces and then to hear the words in my mind that said, have you let him take it?
it was sureal it was absolutely a moment of pure spirit.
I love feeling the spirit working through me, and the more that I trust it and follow the promptings the more I trust him and I think the more he trusts me too. Little by little I am losing fear of doing the things he would have me do.
I had an experience the other day we were talking to an investigator and a menos activo and I can't really remember what we were talking about but I just remember one thing that came out of my mouth that I had never thought of before and it was, if we don't forgive, be it others or ourselves we are literally negating the effectiveness of the atonement of Jesus Christ. Quite literally if we have done all in our power to repent and change and we still don't let go and give the sin to the lord and let him change us and refine us and take our character flaws we are literally saying that the atonement doesn't work and that the suffering Christ did for us wasnt powerful enough. It was we don't believe christ when he tells us that he's got it.
that blew my mind as it left my mouth because it's a concept I've always grasped to some degree but as it was said to our friends and to see the look on their faces and then to hear the words in my mind that said, have you let him take it?
it was sureal it was absolutely a moment of pure spirit.
I love feeling the spirit working through me, and the more that I trust it and follow the promptings the more I trust him and I think the more he trusts me too. Little by little I am losing fear of doing the things he would have me do.
We definitely had everything confirmed for us on working with the members here as well
We know that the most important thing is to minister to these people here and little by little we can see a huge improvement already
We are going to use the area plan with the three goals that Europe has put forth for the church. This week we are working to teach people how to study self sufficiency so that they can learn to apply it here in Zaragoza barrio 1! Because that seems to be an issue, everyone just seems to be worried about themselves and they're not really service oriented. And the feeling of love and support just doesn't exist here. But with all the talks from conference I'm hoping we will be able to start seeing a change in everyone's attitude
We have many incredible investigators who are somewhat progressing
We are finding it difficult to help people to understand why it is important to not work on Sunday. Here and Spain it feels like it's all or nothing, like you work on Sunday or you don't work... It just makes me sad because their missing the blessings the lord would give them.
That would be something I would love to learn to do better is teach the importance of the sabbath day, we teach it the way that you taught us, and but they can't quite grasp the concept that the lord will make a miracle happen if they give up their work on Sunday. They are that's what I will be studying how to do this week.
We have dehelma who has had the book of Mormon for 3weeks and has already read to 3rd nefi (yeah I know right
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We have Freddy who read the testimony of Joseph smith and said that he knows the book of Mormon is true!
We have carolina who came to church the day after we met with her the first time
We have Fernando and Laura who both said that they know the church is true and that this is the path that they need to take in their lives
But... They all have problems keeping commitments and none of them will come to church... Because they work...
Or Fernando and Laura have to get married... But said they can't do it for 2 to 3 years??? what...?
Satan is working so hard... And I'm afraid that they will not be able to progress. Not just because they won't commit but also because the ward can't support them.
Although we are planting seeds or trying... We are throwing them on dry soil... Rocky earth..
There is so much potential... I just pray that hermana Helton and I can help bring rain.
We know that the most important thing is to minister to these people here and little by little we can see a huge improvement already
We are going to use the area plan with the three goals that Europe has put forth for the church. This week we are working to teach people how to study self sufficiency so that they can learn to apply it here in Zaragoza barrio 1! Because that seems to be an issue, everyone just seems to be worried about themselves and they're not really service oriented. And the feeling of love and support just doesn't exist here. But with all the talks from conference I'm hoping we will be able to start seeing a change in everyone's attitude
We have many incredible investigators who are somewhat progressing
We are finding it difficult to help people to understand why it is important to not work on Sunday. Here and Spain it feels like it's all or nothing, like you work on Sunday or you don't work... It just makes me sad because their missing the blessings the lord would give them.
That would be something I would love to learn to do better is teach the importance of the sabbath day, we teach it the way that you taught us, and but they can't quite grasp the concept that the lord will make a miracle happen if they give up their work on Sunday. They are that's what I will be studying how to do this week.
We have dehelma who has had the book of Mormon for 3weeks and has already read to 3rd nefi (yeah I know right
We have Freddy who read the testimony of Joseph smith and said that he knows the book of Mormon is true!
We have carolina who came to church the day after we met with her the first time
We have Fernando and Laura who both said that they know the church is true and that this is the path that they need to take in their lives
But... They all have problems keeping commitments and none of them will come to church... Because they work...
Or Fernando and Laura have to get married... But said they can't do it for 2 to 3 years??? what...?
Satan is working so hard... And I'm afraid that they will not be able to progress. Not just because they won't commit but also because the ward can't support them.
Although we are planting seeds or trying... We are throwing them on dry soil... Rocky earth..
There is so much potential... I just pray that hermana Helton and I can help bring rain.
It's the most amazing thing to be here and I am so grateful for the atonement that can literally take all of our character flaws and literally make us perfect eventually.
It is absolutely a miracle to see everything in action and to experience the miracles everyday.
I know the gospel is true and I know that being a good member of the church is so important. We have to give everything we have to the lord... Without holding anything back.
I know the savior loves us! And I'm so grateful to be his representative.
Love you all!
Hermana Fuller
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