Buongiorno a tutti!
So, transfers are this week!.......I'm
staying in Rimini! I am excited! There are so many awesome
investigators getting ready to be baptized in July...we have some serious work
to do here, and I am excited to work hard!
This week has been SO good! Not that the
work has changed super dramatically, but things just seem...brighter! I
just feel so happy, all the time! :) Which is strange...because I have never
been so tired! ...so let's say I'm happy starting about an hour after I wake
up...that's a little more honest. I love being a missionary!
The summer is officially here!! Hurray for the
hottest and most humid place on the planet!! We walk outside this morning,
and I just think to myself..."are we still on earth!?" So.
Hot. But it actually rained today...for like 5 seconds. but
we enjoyed it while it lasted!
We are still planning an awesome Tree of
Life activity so the members can invite their friends!...it's going to be
awesome! We did a "test-run" set up in the church, it is pretty
scary walking with your eyes closed! Plus we are going to have Fratello
Saliaj (the second counselor in the bishopric...from Albania) be the guy shouting
things from the "great and spacious building" at those walking.
He was there when we did the practice....nothing like a crazy Albanian guy to
make the activity a blast! He is so funny! "So, you're just
going to stand right up here and shout discouraging things at those walking by
the iron rod...but be nice, because there will be investigators there...but
feel free to shout lots of things." "What kinds of
things!? ...You're short! You walk funny! You!..why don't you
come to church!? *begins taking his shoe off to throw*"
..........hmm...
I had a really awesome insight the other
day while I was reading 1 Nephi chapter 10 for personal study. Verses
17-22 say this "17 And it came to pass after I, Nephi,
having heard all the words of my father, concerning the things which he saw in
a vision, and also the things which he spake by the power of the Holy Ghost, which
power he received by faith on the Son of God—and the Son of God was the
Messiah who should come—I, Nephi, was desirous also that I might see, and
hear, and know of these things, by the power of the Holy Ghost,
which is the gift of God unto all those who diligently seek him,
as well in times of old as in the time that he should manifest himself unto the
children of men. 18 For he is the same yesterday, today,
and forever; and the way is prepared for all men from the foundation
of the world, if it so be that they repent and come unto him. 19 For
he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be
unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these
times as in times of old, and as well in times of old as in times to
come; wherefore, the course of the Lord is one eternal round.
20 Therefore remember, O man, for all thy doings thou shalt be brought
into judgment. 21 Wherefore, if ye have sought to do
wickedly in the days of your probation, then ye are found unclean before the
judgment-seat of God; and no unclean thing can dwell with God; wherefore, ye
must be cast off forever. 22 And the Holy Ghost giveth
authority that I should speak these things, and deny them not".
Those few verses, that I have read probably over a dozen times, hit me really
hard that day. The things that i put in bold are a few of the phrases
that I especially liked. It is amazing to me how the Lord gives knowledge
and power so freely, as long as we qualify for it. As a missionary, it is
my duty and expectation to teach by this same power, the power of the Holy
Ghost, and I loved theses verses because they reassure me that even though I am
weak and so imperfect, if I diligently seek the Lord's help and guidance, He
will help me, and I will be able to be an instrument in His hands to help make
the world a better place.
Miracle: Well, for starters we FINALLY
met with Cristian again! He broke his arm last Sunday, and so he can't
work for a while, and so after two weeks of straight cancellations we were
finally able to meet! It was a great lesson and we plan to return on
Thursday with Fratello Canuti, who we take to 90% of the lessons with him.
He has been a great help, and Cristian is a really sincere man. He has finished
reading all the way through Alma in the Book of Mormon! He has a really
strong testimony and desire to be baptized, but it is just a matter of helping
him gain the willpower and internal strength to overcome smoking and other
difficult habits he is struggling with.
But the miracle for me this week was definitely the zone conference that we had. We had been having a rough couple of weeks with cancellations and investigators dropping us, and we just were a little down on ourselves; working hard but not exactly having the best attitude about it. The zone conference about consecration was just what I needed. I have been trying these past few weeks to really consecrate myself, and give up my own will to what the Lord wants for me, and that conference was exactly the spiritual boost I needed. I loved every second of it! I am now back on track to working my absolute hardest to consecrate this time, especially when it's hard, and I know that the Lord will continue to bless us with people to teach and help, and with miracles.
Everything is still going really well here in Rimini. I know that this is where the Lord needs me, and so I will serve to the best of my ability to be able to do all that He expects of me. There are people here searching for the truth, I just know it!
But the miracle for me this week was definitely the zone conference that we had. We had been having a rough couple of weeks with cancellations and investigators dropping us, and we just were a little down on ourselves; working hard but not exactly having the best attitude about it. The zone conference about consecration was just what I needed. I have been trying these past few weeks to really consecrate myself, and give up my own will to what the Lord wants for me, and that conference was exactly the spiritual boost I needed. I loved every second of it! I am now back on track to working my absolute hardest to consecrate this time, especially when it's hard, and I know that the Lord will continue to bless us with people to teach and help, and with miracles.
Everything is still going really well here in Rimini. I know that this is where the Lord needs me, and so I will serve to the best of my ability to be able to do all that He expects of me. There are people here searching for the truth, I just know it!
I just love Italy! We were talking in
consiglio with the ward about an activity we could do, and we mentioned a date,
and the bishop was like "anyone foresee problems with that
date?" and someone was like "well, italy is playing in the
world cup that day...so noone is going to be there." and the bishop was
instantly just like " Oh! The world cup is on that night!? yeah, we better
switch that, not even the members will show up! I just love the Italian
culture!
I love you all tons and am thankful for
your prayers and support and love! I love you all and wish you a
wonderful week! I would write more but there is a mosquito that has been flying
right past my face back and forth in front of me for the past 5 minutes...and I
just found out that it bit me right on the elbow....so its time to take care of
some business. Talk to you next week!
Love,
Anziano Wilson
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