Oi família!
Well, it´s been a good week.
I guess you could say that it´s been one of those weeks that had ups and
downs. But, let´s be real, that´s
life. And especially missionary
service. I´ve been having the awesome
opportunity to think a lot about our Savior and how the mission is kind of like
what He went through, though in a condensed and edited version. I truly love our Savior, Jesus Christ and
each day I am so grateful to Him for His sacrifice for each of us. It is such an honor and privelege to be his
representative.
We had some awesome experiences this past week and I was
truly able to see the power of the Spirit as we taught, testified, and called
people to repentance. But, what really
touched me was something that I learned about the priesthood this past
week. We have a lady that does manicures
and things like that here in the ward, and she also has a knack for removing
ingrown toenails. My companion, Élder
Tamanho, had a toenail that was starting to become ingrown, so we headed over
there Sunday to have her fix it up.
Afterwards we asked them how we could help them and serve their family
and the husband said "I want a blessing.
I´ve been having migranes recently." So, we gave him a blessing. It was odd initially, because after I blessed
him to have health and that his migrane would leave, I began blessing him with
respect to his family and home. Though I
felt a little confused, I went with it and finished up the blessing. We thanked them, said goodbye, and headed
out. Then, yesterday, lunch was at their
home. As we were finishing up, we asked
them what we could do to serve their family.
They began to explain how their son was inactive and was having a number
of problmes. As they continued
explaining to us what was happening, I couldn´t help but remember the blessing
I had given just the week before. I had
no idea that they were experiencing family troubles. I had no idea they were looking for extra
divine help with their son. I just felt
inspired to say it. As I´ve reflected
more and more, I´m beginning to see a number of opportunities I´ve had as a
missionary where the Lord has used me as a priesthood holder in ways I never
thought possible. I´ve seen and given
blessings at the exact moment needed, when no one was aware it was
nescessary. No one, that is, except the
Lord. With these experiences I´ve truly
seen how the Priesthood is REAL. It is
truly the power of God on earth, and the Lord has blessed me to have this
power! Think of that! I am a bearer of the power of God! And with it, the things I can do to bless
people are amazing.
I´m so grateful to be a member of the Lord´s only true and
living church. I know that the
priesthood is real and is the power of God on earth. What a blessing that the Lord has restored
His authority once again.
Até mais! Amo vocês!
Élder Evans
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