So this week has been crazy!!!!! I walked into a cactus, met crazy amazing people, followed promptings, fasted for the investigators, studied the Atonement, and learned how to receive personal revelation!!!!
First off. Our investigator Lorenzo had a lot of doubts this week. We fasted and prayed for him all day yesterday, and when we went to the lesson he told us about the strong spirit he felt at church. Also he went to a baptism on Saturday, and he told us that as he watched the baptism he felt the spirit confirm that this is what he should do!!!!! It was amazing! Also, we fasted for the gift of tongues, so that we can better answer the questions of our investigators! We both understood every single word in the lesson with him, and we were able to bring the spirit in by testifying! It was such a cool experience! I know that the Lord blesses us when we make the sacrifice to fast!
Vanessa is progressing so well!!!! I love her so much and I love that she seriously STUDIES the scriptures. She treats it like school. It's amazing how estudious she is! Her questions are thought provoking, and often we have to take them home to study up, in order to answer her!!!
We went to a referral from the ZL's, only to find out that they don't speak any Spanish, and they are asian.... They also said that she was super interested to hear more about Christ..... She was really rude to us and didn't seem at all interested.... Elders.....
BUT, we got another referral from them to a lady named Maria who wanted a blessing contact. It was amazing! She just kept saying, "I don't want a new church. I just want a prayer". We were happy to do it for her, and invited her to read about the Plan of Salvacion. I am grateful that we were able to plant that seed!!!
On Saturday we were walking from potential to potential. When suddenly we passed Taco Bell house. (All of their windows are covered in Taco Bell signs) I got the distinct impression to knock on the door. We walked over a bunch of beer bottles and cigarettes, and we started to talking to the lady. We told her that as representatives of Jesus Christ, we bring His message into the houses of the people! She spoke English, but we only had Spanish cards. We apologized for only having Spanish, and she told us that her husband is from Mexico!!!!! We have an appointment with her tomorrow!!!! It was such a cool experience for us, because we both followed the prompting and we witness a miracle!!!!
We also made an awkward moment an optimal moment on Saturday. We were trying to contact a referral for the 4th time, and we saw the garage was open. We parked the car, and we walked over to the garage. There were 3 people inside and we started to talk to one of them. (the other 2 ignored us). One thing led to another and both of the guys started talking to us, and we were laughing about things, and telling them about the church! It was the most fun and awesome contact that we've ever done! They gave us each 2 water bottles AND a capri sun before we left. And we left them with our number, Christ card, and a folleto about the Restoration!!!! It was amazing!
Oh. And as we were walking away from a door on Saturday, I turned around too fast and crashed right into a cactus..... Desert landscaping man....It's a struggle!!!!
Anyway! This week I encourage y'all to read in The Book of Mormon. Even if it's just 2 verses, do it. It will help you throughout your day. I promise that as you pray sincerely before and after reading, you will see a difference in your day. Things will be easier to understand, the Spirit will be stronger, and you will feel closer to Christ. I know that through Christ, the rock of our Salvation, we can overcome all challenges! He loves us, and He is always there to help us. Satan was working hard on me this week, from mean comments from less actives and ward members, to making me doubt my ability to teach the gospel. I overcame these doubts by reading my scriptures, and praying for His help!!! He sent amazing people to say kind words to penetrate the doubts, I read about the Savior and His life, and I studied and tried my best to better speak the language. Satan is a jerk, and I know that as we strive to become more like Christ and build ourselves on Him, Satan will have no power over us!!!
I love you all!!! Have a great week!!! Choose the right, remember who you are!!!!!
<3 Hermana Cordova
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