Week 7 in Azteca

 

    So this week was awesome!  I had my first baptism on the 17th, with Citlali.  Elder Capener de Colorado baptized her- he is our district leader.  Her dad showed up which really surprised us and we were super happy about that.  I had the opportunity to sing at her baptism very short notice, but I was a little bit emotional and a lot a bit nervous!  But, the spirit was soooooo strong and it was a great baptism and the speakers were awesome.  Citlali was adorable- she was crying the entire time but beaming too- haha!  She bore her testimony at the end.  It was an awesome experience and I'm so happy for the opportunity God has given me to be apart of the process of helping Citlali come unto Christ.  It was easily the highlight of my week. 

      This week I have felt more than usual the love from others, especially my investigators.  I have received in the past 2 weeks around 8-10 letters and assorted gifts from my investigators and members.  Even from people who don't know us, but we might have helped or taught at one point.  It's been really great.  We also have a new investigator-actually a couple-  4 to be exact -which is awesome!  First Felipe; he is joven (young) of probably about 19, but I'm not quite sure. He works at an ice cream shop that we stopped by to contact. Turns out his sister is a member but he wasnt interested, but he seems interested now.  He's agreed to a baptismal date and has already talked to his parents about it.  On the other side of the spectrum we have an older lady -not sure her age, but definitley older.  Her name is Mercedes and she is a sweetheart.  She loves us and the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. She's almost like an older version of Citlali.   She came to church and loved it!  She was talking to everyone and  making friends.  She wants to get baptized.  Her family is going through a rough time right now, and she knows that the gospel can help her --it's really awesome! 

     It's amazing the love you can feel for people you hardly even know. Literally, even the people I have known since my first week or day en el campo (the field).  I can hardly have a full conversation with people, and yet, all I want is for them to be happy.  The mission has a way of doing that to people.  

     Ok- so this week, I have been working on ponderizing a scripture. It's Jacob 4:10, dice "Wherefore, brethren, seek not to counsel the Lord. But, to take counsel from his hand, for behold ye yourselves  know that He counseleth in wisdom, and in justice and in great mercy, over all his works."  Thats one of my favorites because it's always been something that I know is true, but that I have had to seriously work at, and am still working on.  No matter what, when come faced with whatever situation, good or bad, what do you do?  Try to figure out a solution yourself-  go to self-help books, other people even.  All may be good references.  But the ultimate reference is that of your Heavenly Father, who knows all things and knows what you NEED to do in order to receive interminable felizad (eternal happiness).   Don't try to counsel the Lord, saying I know myself and this is what I need to do, but SEEK  ye the kingdom of God first.  Before ye seek for riches seek ye for the kingdom of God.  In every aspect of life, Heavenly Father wants you to come to Him for all things no matter how small or insignificant they might seem.  Don't be afraid to form a relationship with him, and don't be afraid to act on what inspiration or feelings you might receive.  I hope all of you are well, and that everything is going good.  thanks for everything.  

Con Amor

Hermana Sever