News: My beloved Mission President called me to wish me a happy birthday on Monday. We chatted a little bit about what I did and if I had fun and then he told me that he had some news for me. He told me that he believed that it was time for me to go BACK to Puerto. The church needs some strong members who know about the leadership of the church and the doctrine to be out in Puerto Cabezas speaking to the people in their own language. So, yes, I have been to be an official Miskitu Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Basically. I was speechless. To be honest, the only things I have wanted for a while are: 1. to go back to Puerto, and 2. to baptize families. This opportunity came to me as a shock but it really testified to me that no matter what the Lord is the one guiding my mission. I know that my Mission President is a man inspired of God and that he is truly visionary. After he spoke with me his wife, Hermana Arredondo, wanted to speak with me and we had a few good laughs and then she said that she'd see me at changes on the 16th.
The Lord knows our hearts, He knows our deepest desires. When I was given this opportunity I realized how the three Nephite apostles must have felt when the Lord asked what their desires were. He took my desire and presented it to me on a silver platter in the form of a gift. I am grateful that there is someone all knowing and all powerful that is helping us in our lives and that He can see what we need better than anyone else. Okay, I'm done with that spiel.
This week we baptized a family! I was sooooo excited. When we got to the chapel we had finished the wedding and everything, so we went over the font area and I asked the family who they wanted to baptize them (thinking that my son would baptize them). They both looked at eachother and just said, "We thought you were going to baptize us. Is that okay?" I was so surprised and just said alrighty and jumped in white. I had to baptize them sitting down...there was a problem with the drain and all of the water was leaving. Overall the whole wedding and baptism thing was super chaotic and stressful, but it all worked out. They also came to church on Sunday all on their own.Normally if we want people to get confirmed we have to work really hard to make sure they get to church the next day. They were my miracle family. I also only had to pray for the marriage, NO DIVORCE! Wohooo!
My companion and I have had a lot of fun this change and have worked hard too. I love being able to have companions that the Lord has put me with for a reason. I am so excited for the many opportunities that I am going to have in the future with my new companion. I have already been informed that I will be with him for a LONG time. I am sure that we will learn a lot together and that we will also have a lot of fun (and get a lot of work done, that's what I mean by fun). ;)
One thing that I seriously enjoy about my mission is not just the wonderful times that I have been able to have with my companions, but the wonderfully spiritual experiences I have been blessed with. As long as we are worth of Him, the Spirit will be with us, will teach us, guide us and be our constant friend and comfortor. However, He is very respective of our personal agency. If we do not desire His presence, He will not stay with us; if we desire to sin, He will leave. I am grateful that I have been able to learn how to tune into His voice, to listen to Him and be guided and directed by Him.
I know that this is the Kingdom of God on earth. I know that I am a beloved Son of God, one who has been prepared for this day and time. I know that the Book of Mormon is a marvellous book, one inspired by God and brought to us in these days by His grand design. I know that the Spirit is ready and willing to guide and direct us. We simply need to ask, are we ready for His guidance, do we want it? Seek Him, and you all shal gain many blessings.
Love you all and...well, we'll stay in contact. From León, paz!
Elder B
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