Mother and Family!!!
This week our Sri Lankan investigator did not get baptized. His friend was severely injured and so he told me that "he had his extra underwear and towel, all ready, and then had to go" and on top of that he forgot his phone at his house...so as we tried to contact him, we couldn't get a hold of him...it was the longest sacrament meeting of my life!!! Anyways, he called us at eight pm when he got home and told us what had happened and agreed to get baptized this upcoming Sunday. So, that's what's going on with him. He is doing super great though. He already passed the baptismal interview and is all set up for his baptism! This week it will hopefully go very smoothly!
We had a good lesson with the dad of the family with the son that loved us yesterday. He is really a fairly spiritual guy. We taught him the plan of Salvation and he took it really well. His problem is that, like everyone else in the world, money is at the forefront of his eyes and his brain. We taught him that because of the plan of salvation the need for money is only to the extent that we can live and gain experience to prepare to live with Heavenly Father again. He felt the spirit and has the beginning desires of change blooming in his heart. We read parts of Matthew 6 (3rd Nephi 13) with him talking about the desires of our hearts and not seeking the treasure of this world, but seeking treasure in heaven. Hopefully as he keeps commitments he will start to progress and change and realize the greatness of the blessings of the Gospel.
The man close to death is sick...so he has had no time to meet.
This past week I learned a lot about faith. Faith is in Jesus Christ is necessary for our Salvation and naturally leads to repentance. Faith is trust in God and His Plan for us.
Faith is like a muscle. If we exercise it, it grows, if we do not, then it weakens.
Faith is important! Exercise your faith!
I hope that you have a really wonderful week in Minnesota...I am rooting for you!!! Team Strahl!!!
Love you!
Elder William Strahl
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