So, this email will most
likely be very short because every day has kinda been the same thing over and
over again, but I'll give the highlights of each day like last week.
Friday was a
pretty awesome day. We taught our TRC's again and we're really trying to crack
our investigator Kai because he just wasn't grasping things and had so many
questions like if God's real or not. During our lesson, we were talking about
prayer and I had a prompting to bear my testimony on prayer but I didn't at
first because my companions were already on a good track. Kai stopped my
companions and looked at me and said, "what are you thinking" and at
that point I knew exactly what I needed to do. After bearing my testimony Kai
sat in silence for a second and then said, "let's try it". My
companions and I were in shock that he wanted to pray right then and there. We
all got on our knees and Kai gave one the most sincere, heartfelt, but simple
prayers I've ever heard. The spirit was so strong. After the prayer, we sat
there on our knees just waiting for Kai to speak. He says "I feel it. It's
nothing huge but I feel good". Seriously was such a huge faith builder. We
had almost given up on him, but his desire to know and his faith was able to
lead him to feeling Heavenly Father's love for him.
Saturday was just
lots of class and I honestly don't remember a thing. Not a bad day, just very
repetitive from every other day.
Sunday was
another amazing but also sad day. My companion Elder Allsop and I taught priesthood
and it went pretty well. Our topic was obedience, which is really easy being a
missionary. Our branch president told us it was one of the best lessons he's
heard from missionaries so that's pretty cool. We later went to sacrament
meeting and got to walk to the temple which is always amazing. Later that night
we had to say goodbye to all the other elders in our district because they left Monday morning
really early. Elder Christensen, Geisel, Moran, and Eaton. All super great
guys, will definitely make amazing missionaries.
Monday was just
like Saturday, nothing special happened. We got our new investigators and
taught them once, but didn't go too great haha (lack of planning). We learned
from it though, so we know how to address the lesson better next time.
Tuesday night
devotional was amazing. Elder Zwick of the seventy and his wife came to speak
to us. Elder Zwick's talk was on building the kingdom of God, or basically
missionary work. He said something that really stood out to me. He said
"You're not perfect, but you're good enough. If you labor with all your
heart, might, mind and strength, He will consecrate the rest." I often
doubt myself and my capability, but I've been learning that through faith in
Christ and the Holy ghost, I will be guided.
Wednesday was
just like the other days. During gym time, we played some super competitive
volleyball and it was so fun. They're finally putting my record up on the board tomorrow!
I'll try to send a picture of it tomorrow, but they might not put it in
until later. If so, I'll send the next week!
This week has been
much better than last week, and I'm beginning to enjoy my stay here a lot more
each and every day. My companions and I are getting along well, and the new
district of elders that came last week are super chill. This one Elder especially
reminds me so much of Tanner. His name is Elder Strong, and I can already tell
we'll be good friends for a long time. Again, I've learned so much and I wish
everyone back home the best! Everyone enjoy your week and feel free to email
me, seriously. I leave the MTC at 7:50am Tuesday morning,
and will be getting on the frontrunner to Ogden and will be arriving around 11.
Super excited for that! Anyway, love you all!
Love,
Elder Greer
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