I am at war with Satan!
One of my investigators, Juan, just said that he had a vision from God himself that the Book of Mormon is incorrect. He wept as he repeated this over and over the Book of Mormon is incorrect. As I listened I didn’t feel the Spirit testify of truth. I can’t count the number of times when the Spirit has testified to my spirit that it is true. I didn’t feel anything. He then went on to say that as he studied another manual called ‘3 simple ways to have a happier family’ the book was without the words love. But then as I looked through the book he admitted that he did find it 3 times. And I said that it is written in the words throughout the book, because love is not just the words but the actions that the manual invites us to do. It invites us to spend time with our families and communicate with them and gives ideas such as turning off the TV just to name a few. He then revealed what was really bothering him. He believes that our mission rule of not hugging men is a rule of men and not of God because we can’t demonstrate our love in this manner. My companion and I testified that it is a rule of safety given by God as revelation to the prophets in our days. It is because he wants us to be chaste, pure, and clean as we fight this battle 24 hours a day. In the scriptures it says that a virtuous woman is of great price and many other wonderful things. It is not coincidence that virtue is a new value to the young women of the church. Virtue is mocked by men. Virtue is of God. I know that the mission manual was written by the prophet of God and I strive to live in accordance with it daily. We did not have enough time to finish this discussion so we said we would come by later.My companion and I went home to pray for Him.
I searched the scriptures and felt at peace as the pages fell open to Doctrine and Covenants chapter 6. As I read the scriptures, the Spirit testifies and fills me of hope and knowledge. I can always apply what I read in my life at that moment. That is what makes them so special. I poured out my spirit and call upon my God to let Him know that I am here to serve Him and do what ever he asks of me. I would give my life for God and the Book of Mormon any day. I know it is true without any doubt just like the prophets of old and new.
We stopped by to reschedule for a different date but only his wife Iris was there. She asked what we thought of what he said, and we told her that God can’t testify of two different doctrines to be true. She has seen a change in him and doesn’t know what to think. I have a sick feeling that he talked to Satan and that he wants Juan to rise and become a false prophet. This is sad because I have a great love for him and his family. His wife and I have a special relationship. All I can do is pray, testify, love, and listen to the Spirit tell me what to do and say.
Conference was wonderful! Words can’t describe how great! I want to listen to it over and over. My faith is filled in Jesus Christ my Savior. I know that He lives! I know that the Book of Mormon is the words of God through His prophets! My sisters! I wept during the young woman’s conference as I felt an overwhelming gratitude to God to have you as my sisters. I miss you so much! I wanted so bad to give you a big hug as I wept in your arms and tell you how much I really love you. Every single one of you is an amazing daughter of God and a great example to me. You are the most virtuous women I have ever known! Your virtuous strength has always helped you through out your lives and has been an example to me. Your mother has raised and taught you well in the Gospel of Christ. As I listened to the different testimonies of the LDS young women I was in awe of their beauty as they testified. They were pure and had a radiant glow and a Light in their eyes. They are different and set apart from the world. This is what God wants of us, to be different from the world.
I testify that every word from Conference was said through the Spirit of truth. I know that as we strive to live it we will be filled with His love and His joy. I know that he wants us to become like Him and He has prepared the way for us to be gods like him. He is preparing our mansions above but it is up to us which kingdom He builds it in. What is our foundation built on? One of my favorite talks was Jeffery R. Hollands about Jesus Christ’s Journey to and through the Atonement. I learned a lot of knew things, and I fully realise that I still have a lot to learn.
TE AMO HASTA EL FIN DEL MUNDO!!!I LOVE YOU FROM THE END OF THE WORLD !!
Hermana Wade
PS everyone needs to know to put the phone number to the mission office which is (64)232754 on the box so that they can call the office when there are problems.
Hermana Krista Wade
Mackenna 987 Oficina 3
Osorno Chile Region X
Fono (64)232754
Sorry I don’t have time to write you personal letters, but at least you can hear from me and I can hear from you, this is most important right? I’m busy serving the Lord and His children. I pray for you daily. I know as you stay close to God everything will be ok.
Monday, April 6, 2009
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