While we were tracting this last week I was talking to a man and was sharing my witness that Christ not only died for us, but that He lives again for us. An overwhelming feeling of the spirit came over me, a special witness that Jesus Christ did rise again. I felt with all of my heart that my Savior lives. I have grown in my gratitude and testimony of the Savior's resurrection. Without His rising from the dead, his sacrifice would not have done what it needed to do for us. His resurrection completed His atonement that enables us to not only be cleansed from sin, but live again. I know that is true.
Yesterday our Bishop taught the lesson in Relief Society. It was another answer to many prayers, pondering, and even fasting. I know that the Lord knows my needs and my desires. He knows me and He listens every time I pray, and even when I don't. I have learned so much over this last transfer about love, meekness, and humility. I have grown in my love for the Savior and in my desire to be more like Him. The Bishop talked about the priesthood and how the men need our help and support as women to honor their priesthood and fulfill their priesthood duties. He talked about treating them as they should and can be. That we are all potential Gods and Goddesses. Men need love just as much as women do. I was so grateful for his words, especially coming from a man who is strong in his faith in the Lord and commitment to follow Him. I felt such power in my heart as the spirit spoke to me through him. I'm so grateful for the Lord's tender mercies and our Father's loving and watchful care.
Last Tuesday we visited [the couple we've been teaching] and again invited them to be baptized. We had a little discussion first, but then they did say yes! They are preparing to be baptized on May 4th, the Sunday after the Gladys Knight Devotional. My heart swelled with joy! When we visited them again on Thursday [the man] was so much more at peace. It's hard to really describe, but it was amazing how you could see that the spirit had worked with him to know that this is what he needs to do. Then yesterday we also visited [them] after church (yes they came again!). One of the first things [the man] told us was that he had talked to the Bishop's secretary to set up a time to meet with the Bishop about getting married! I couldn't believe my ears!! I had to contain myself from jumping out of the chair! I thought we were going to have to bring up marriage again, but he did it all on his own! I know that this gospel is true. It is changing lives, including mine, and I am so grateful to see that. I love seeing those I love come closer to Christ and happier because of their decisions to accept the restored gospel of Jesus Christ through faith in Him and change. This is a marvelous work, and it is moving forward in so many different ways.
I love you all and am excited to be serving the Lord! Keep pushing forward and upward! You are special to the Lord and He wants you to know Him. Come to know Him and I know that you will know that this life is full of joy. You will see Him and have His help. Love you all!
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