Awesome week this week! Another great lesson was learned and a lot of great experiences had! It is such a privilege to get to be here as a missionary and have all of these incredible spiritual experiences and also the opportunity to live the law of consecration.
This week we were teaching someone named Kaylee. She has had a hard time believing that God truly does exist and that He is really there for her. She has had a hard time following through with her commitments as a result of this lack of faith. But it was really cool, something seemed to click for her and she came to church this Sunday. It is cool to see how Heavenly Father is really such an influence in this work. Little by little she is coming to know that Heavenly Father is really there and loves her.
I also got to do a baptismal interview this week. It was the coolest experience how she expressed that she use to be an atheist for 20 years. One day, they finally accepted to listen to the missionaries and ask God if the book of Mormon is true. They said that they received that answer and could not deny it, even though she had had those atheistic beliefs for so long. She expressed this same testimony at her baptism on Saturday. What an example to me of how God really prepares people for us to teach at a certain time.
On another note, I was thinking about obedience and the importance of it this week. I was thinking why it is so important that we obey all of the mission rules that are so specific and small. I was then taught through my studies an awesome teaching. Obedience to these small and specific rules shows our commitment to the Savior and his commandments. This commitment to obedience is key. When missionaries go home, these small rules are no longer there to give you an exact outline of how you must live. What will help keep us on the correct path is our commitment to the basic commandments that God has given us. Prayer, scripture study, Sabbath day observance, family home evening, etc. Our commitment level from the mission will translate into our obedience at home. I invite each one of you to think about your commitment level to obedience. How committed are you to being obedient to His commandments? Now we won't be perfect, but are you committed to try everything in your power to follow them? Heavenly Father will never force you to be obedient, but when we sacrifice and consecrate ourselves to doing His will, we will feel true and lasting peace in our lives.
I truly do love the Lord. I cannot express how grateful I am for all of your prayers in my behalf. Know that each and every one of them are being heard and that I am immensely blessed. Hope that you have an incredible Easter!
Elder Roberts
Here is a picture of one of our exchanges. Sorry, I forget to take pictures sometimes.
Following is a picture I received from the Ward Mission Leader who had the elders over for dinner
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