"I get the feelin' that I shoulda been home yesterday.....yesterday......
This week......wow. I have probably said it a million times before, but never have I experienced so much opposition. We've taken some time to make some changes in our companionship/set goals. It's been awesome to see the hand of the Lord in our companionship and in our individual lives. Sister Sorge--how can I describe her? She's the most pure, honest....pure person I know. That's the only word I can think of to describe her. She's fantastic, and just what I needed at this point in my mission. We have learned to much abuot the power of prayer together this past week, and have had several unforgettable experiences that have changed my life.
For instance--I mentioned we've taken time to set some pretty major goals. We know that they are inspired, and Heavenly Father has helped us see the reality of these goals. But we soon realized in order for them to be accomplished, we need to be the purest of pure in order to assist Him in His work. I've never felt that need as much as I do now, at this point in my mission. So...this past week has been a lot of learning, experiencing, and rejoicing in the blessings of the Atonement. I cannot express how despared I feel when I think of my own ablities, and now escape route. BUT, through sincere prayer, I can stand confident before Heavenly Father. Amidst all my imperfections and inabilities, the Savior is there to make more of me than I ever could myself. How grateful I am for this knowledge!!!!! Buddhists believe that through doing good, we can recieve help somehow in our sins. But they will admittedly tell you that we cannot be freed from sin. What tragedy! I love the Savior. I love the Atonement. Study it all you want, but using it....there's no replacement.
Just as we were in the midst of all these experiences personally and together, we went inviting. We talked with 3-4 women who full on rejected us--"We're Thai! Which means we're Buddist! Which means we don't need your Jesus....no thank you, we're Thai!" Until one woman bravely stood up amongst them and said, "Do you want to go talk up in my room?" The others quickly silenced. Come to find out she's a mother of 2, married, and doesn't work. And her husband is off Sat/Sun. Family!
If you're stuck on what to study in the scriptures, try out "sincerity" in the Topical Guide. Particularly the Book of Mormon scriptures. This will enrich your perspective and understanding of prayer, and enrich your prayers, as well! Just a thought.
Baa Phat was baptized yesterday! It was such a great day, and she was beaming. I asked her how she felt afterwards, and she said, "I feel like I've finally succeeded." What a unique answer. I love that woman!
We had a miracle lesson the other day, I'll share briefly. We were feeling the Spirit particularly strong with this woman. It was a first lesson, but she'd leanred with the missionaries years ago. She'd never prayed, so that's what we discussed. Ironically, it was right after I had studied about sincerity in the scriptures, and Helaman 3:27-28 came to mind. We read it, discussed personal revelation, and her ability to recieve revelation from God. We invited her to kneel, establish a question with Heavenly Father that she really watned to know, then wait in silence for 15-20 sec. After that, she opened her eyes, and everything she explained was feelings of the Spirit. She then said, "I know you are representatives of God." What?? Many of our long time investigators, even members, don't mention this often, despite it's truth. We didn't mention any of that with this woman. I know at that moment the Holy Ghost had taught her what she needed to know. I love lessons like that, when you say your goodbyes, walk out with your companion, and about 10 steps from their house you look at each other and just start laughing.
This work is true! I I LOVE the gospel. I love what it means for me personally. I've never felt so connected to it's reality, truth, and principles as I have the past 10 months. I LOVE IT. Thank you for being amazing, family. I'm praying for you! Make it a great week.
All My Love,
Sister Nay
Helaman 3:27-28 "Thus we may see that the Lord is merciful unto all who will, in the sincerity of their hearts, call upon his holy name. Yea, thus we may see that the gate of heaven is open unto all, even to those who will believe on the name of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God."
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