Anyways, so this week we had a lot of great fun and of course, tons
of miracles! There is such a special spirit during Christmas time. One
of my favorite tender mercies that Heavenly Father gave us this week
happened on Saturday. Literally we were having ZERO success. No one was
home, no one wanted to talk to us, nada. After getting stuck in downtown
traffic, we were so ready to just get out of the car and teach someone
the gospel. That was not our fate. But we found this little apartment
complex and decided to try knocking doors. A few people answered, none
of them had much time or interest. But after a few minutes, one of the
doors that we had already knocked on re-opened, and the lady we had
talked to stepped outside really quick. She explained that she really
didn't have time to talk with us, but that she was so grateful that we
were out spreading the message of Christ. She wished us a Merry
Christmas and stepped back inside. But it was so special to feel the
Spirit as this woman took a leap of faith and reached out to us in love.
I think we are often too fearful of offending someone, or thinking that
our words and thoughts couldn't possibly matter that we don't say
anything at all. She could have easily just stayed inside, and never
re-opened the door to wish us a Merry Christmas. We should never
hesitate to share words of love and kindness. I love how she followed
the example of the Savior in that simple moment.
We also had the amazing opportunity to go to the Ensign Symphony
with our investigator Reyes!! oh my goodness, it was BEAUTIFUL!! It
reminded me how much I love music, the violin, and beautiful singing.
And it was really awesome because Reyes has been struggling with
understanding repentance and how to be prepared so that he can be
baptized. But while we were there, listening to the amazing Christmas
music all about the birth of Jesus Christ, he recognized the amazing
power that Christmas time has in helping us overcome our weaknesses and
fixing things that need mending. He is so close to the Spirit! And I am
so sorry, but I totally had all of these great pictures from that night,
but I accidentally left my camera at home!! :(
Well everyone, I love you so very much. I hope and pray that you
may be able to recognize God's hand in your lives. I know that there is
so much going on in the world, Christmas shopping, parties, visits,
cookies, star wars... the list is endless. But I know that as we focus
on HIM, we will be able to recognize and understand a little bit more of
what He did for us. He was born for US, He died for US, and He rose
again and still lives today for US-- so that we can repent, and feel of
God's love more and more every single day. Have a Very Merry
Christmas!!
-Hermana Brooks
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