Miracles Are True. Faith Works. God's Real.

It has been probably one of the best weeks of my mission thus far!!! It started out pretty upsetting because the zone's numbers last week were absolutely terrible!!! They were at an all time low. In total (20 missionaries, or 10 companions) only found 3 new investigators. So Elder Lundrigan, the other ZL, and I met up and talked. We planned a Zone training meeting which we had Tuesday. We discussed with the zone about how we felt, and then asked for their input. We asked what was going on and where everyone's focus was. We asked if they had faith, and if they knew what it meant to have faith and then use it. I was super nervous because we needed to be bold in a loving way, without overbearance. Well, everyone accepted it really well!! We all agreed that we could do a whole lot better. And he did!! This week as a zone, we found 50 NEW INVESTIGATORS!!! And we now have 9 baptismal dates!!!! We went from 3 to 50 new investigators in one week. Everyone is on board and they're loving it!! The whole zone is so pumped up right now, it's so much fun. Throughout the day we all text each other about the miracles that are happening. We are witnessing the hand of God in our everyday work.

 

 

So on Saturday I had the privilege of going to the temple as an escort for the man that I helped re-active when Elder Matthias and I were together, Hermano Junior Garza. It was by far the most special experience of my mission. It was so beyond incredible to be with him as he went through the endowment session and made sacred covenants with Heavenly Father. While in the waiting room before going in, I asked him what he thought so far. He said these words in which I will never forget, "Hermano, it's spectacular. I feel so warm inside. I want to come back often". It was so wonderful. I wish I could describe the change that has taken place inside him. He is a changed man. It was an honor to share that sacred day with him. 

 

 

This week has been one of the highlights of my mission! Words cannot describe the uttermost joy I have experienced. I am changing out here. I love who I am becoming. I am recognizing more and more who the Savior is and who He is in my life. Every day we become more and more acquainted with Him. It is an extraordinary honor. 

 

 

This scripture is the only way I can explain how I feel, for my words cannot do it any justice. 

“Therefore, let us glory, yea, we will glory in the Lord; yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God forever. Behold, who can glory too much in the Lord? Yea, who can say too much of his great power, and of his mercy, and of his long-suffering towards the children of men? Behold, I say unto you, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel.” - Alma 26:16