This week has been a good one, my companion does a really good job with following the Spirit, even when he is not sure what it is saying. He recognizes the prompting, and just needs to learn to understand the voice.
Last Monday the people from the strengths quest came and talked about our strengths. I was able to see just how each of the strengths applied, and saw aspects of them in my life. It was a really neat experience to sit down and talk about them. My strengths were: Strategic, Adaptability, Significance, Maximizer, Learner. I look for all of the possibilities, and make plans to acheive the best. I can adapt to unforseen changes, and like the freedom to do things my way. I want to be seen as significant to others, so I do significant things. I want to make the best out of every situation, and surround myself with the best. I love to learn new things, and then teach them to others. These strengths fit perfectly into my chosen path of the military. Elder Sykosky was a little disappointed that he hadn't taken the test, but we went through the desription cards, and picked out a few that seem to fit him. It will be interesting to see if we are right.
Wednesday morning we were stopping by all of the former investigators in the area, and trying to find new people to teach. We didn't have much luck, but later that night we had seen everyone in our plans, and still had time left over, and Elder Sykosky suggested that we go see one of them again. We did so, and were able to talk with her, and she invited us back. We don't have a set appoinment right now, but it seems very promising. We wouldn't have found her if the people we had planned to see had been home, or my companion didn't listen to the Spirit.
Friday our zone meeting was powerful. We talked about fears and faith again. We seperated and prayed, and came up with a list of things that we are afraid of, that was an experience in and of itself. I wanted to try and justify my fears so that I didn't have to face them. We wrote them down, and then went out and buried them. Again it was strange how I didn't want to let them go. I dropped my list into the hole, and it was done. I haven't thought much about what I was afraid of since then, but I feel that I am doing things right. Elder Sykosky mentioned how that was something that he needed to do again, because he is afraid of what is going to happen. He is much more confident, despite his lack of knowledge and experience. I have seen a lot of growth in him.
Sunday was full of good experiences as well. Summer, our first promising investigator in a while came to church. We had a couple members bring non member friends. One of the questions that stood out to me in sister Wilkens talk was: what are you willing to sacrifice for eternity. The neat experience of the day was our conversation with Maggie. She talked about what sent her down the rabbit hole of sin, and we were able to testify of the atonement, and invite her to read from the Book of Mormon everyday. She is trying hard, but keeps feeling like she is not good enough, and she doesn't know whats right. We told her what our job is, and how we can help her understand, but she has to do it herself. She was willing to try it out, but she thinks that she is too far gone. As I bore testimony of the Atonement I felt a power behind my words that I haven't felt very much it seems. Its the power that comes when you are doing missionary work the right way; loving the people, and desiring their salvation. My greatest hope right now is to help her see through His eyes, because if she can see that way, her life will change forever.
I hit my two year mark on Saturday, it's strange to think that its been that long since I've seen you guys. It has been a long, hard road for me, but it has gone by so fast, and I've learned so much. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything.
I'm speaking in church mext week on Redemption, and I've learned a lot this last week as I've studied that topic. What do they want me to talk on for my homecoming, that way I can start thinking about it.
Love Elder Schultz
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