A Solid, Unmovable Foundation in a Time of Shifting Values and Trials

This week was an adventure. With all of the rain, it makes street contacting very hard. But we were still able to meet quite a few new people that seem interested in meeting. Our struggle right now is actually getting them to meet. We set up a lot of street appointments, but they often don't show up.  

 

Mr CHO came to church, and we have taught him most of the 4th lesson (the commandments). This week when we went to his house, we noticed something different about him. Usually he just rambles on about this or that, but now whenever he talks, he has this smile on his face, and he only talks about the gospel. He talks about who he was before, and how he understands things now, and it's obvious that there's a change that happened in him. He also mentioned that he and his mom really like it when we come over, it makes the house have a good atmosphere. We're really happy to see his conversion take place, and he is still progressing to be baptized this next Sunday.

Our friend, GYO, is doing really well, we have moved from reading scripture stories to watching conference talks and Mormon messages with general authorities. When he saw 'discerning light' by Elder Bednar, he said, 'When I heard his voice, I knew that whatever he said would be true. I can tell he is sent by God.' He has such great faith, and studies and understands very well. He has a great future ahead of him in the church. He wants to introduce his girlfriend to the gospel when he finishes his military service in October.

I'm so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ, that it provides a solid, unmovable foundation in a time of shifting values and trials.

 

Take some time to reflect on how this gospel has helped you, and think about how it can help you in the future. It's an empowering feeling, knowing that everything will work out in the end, no matter what happens in the middle. 

Elder Franchina