Dearest family and friends,
It has been a tough week! But, I suppose that is to be expected once in a while, especially after the last few weeks full of miracles.
The biggest opposition we had this week was meeting with our golden investigator, Melany. Satan seriously plays dirty. So frustrating! Melany got a new job that has her incredibly busy, so we haven't been able to meet with her during the week. We were supposed to meet with her yesterday, but an hour before we got there, she texted us and said her grandma was upset and didn't want us coming over any more. Thank goodness for technology- we emailed her the lesson we had planned to share. But, that's no replacement for face-to-face lessons, so please pray that her grandma's heart will soften and that we will be able to meet with her again. She is so ready for the gospel! :(
Please also pray for Alex- we were not able to meet with him either.
In more positive news, Mary is progressing well. Doing her homework and always so pleasant to meet with. We just love her! We had a great lesson with her about the Plan of Salvation and it was SO awesome to be able to answer her questions about infant baptism so clearly with Moroni 8. And to see her agree with the truth. I love how the Book of Mormon answers questions and is such tangible proof that truth is on earth once more! The gospel of Jesus Christ has truly been restored. I am so grateful!
We also had a sweet potential investigator (Adrian) from the Congo come to church on Sunday and I was able to speak some French with him. I will be downloading some Preach My Gospel in French this week! :) It was so great to see the members take him right under their wing. I love the Amherst ward!
We also had another lesson with David, our super smart investigator. It was tough! He has such incredible questions and he really examines every detail we give him. We talked about the Atonement (because after looking through his 30 pages of questions, it's clear that he struggles with that doctrine). As we taught, he asked why we have to experience pain and death if Christ has already conquered both of those consequences of the Fall. Good questions! Brother Starliper, the member who came with us, answered that there must be something we need to learn from all of those experiences. I'm still pondering on a lot of our discussion and I know that David's answers will come as he experiences the Atonement, but the most prominent thought I've had is that no matter what we experience in this life, we can hold to the promise that all of our losses will be made up. Everything will be made right in the end. That is the promise of the Atonement. I know it is real. And I know that we don't have to wait until after this life to feel its effects. The Atonement has the power to heal us now in this life. Our Heavenly Father wants us to be happy and the Atonement is there to fill our souls with "joy and consolation" (Helaman 3:35) despite the necessary and difficult experiences that are a part of this earth life. As we come unto Christ and live his gospel and make and keep covenants, we will be made whole. How grateful I am for our Savior and His sacrifice that makes it all possible.
I love you all so very much! Thank you for all of your love and support!
Much love,
Sister Wheeler Jr.
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