This week has been... interesting, to say the least. We got a referral from a member, but not an specific address. Actually, the member just said she lived on such-n-such street, but even the member wasn't sure. So Sister Harris and I said a prayer, picked the first apartment building we laid eyes on, and knocked on the first door. You'll never guess who answered. Yup, our referral! It was crazy!! The Lord totally orchestrated it all! I was floored by how everything worked out. We had lunch with her later in the week, and we are planning on picking her up as an investigator sometime this week. The Lord has miracles ready and waiting, we have to take action.
Well, with every joy there is also a little sorrow. Trenton has been meeting with missionaries since April. He's been coming to church and reading the Book of Mormon. He's come to activities, dinners, and even stopped drinking alcohol. He even had a baptismal date for later this month. Gosh darn it, he even took note during General Conference! But although Trenton was doing great and keeping commitments, his heart really wasn't in it. Like Lot's wife, he kept lookin' back. And when you don't give your all to the Lord, will the Lord invest in you and give you an answer when you really don't have real intent? Trenton asked to meet with us Tuesday morning. Sister Harris and I knew something was up. We sat outside the church at a picnic table and Trenton told us he would no longer investigate the church. He told us he loves us and the ward, and that he still plans on coming to activities. He wants us to still send him the daily scripture, and he's still planning on being on the ward's volleyball team. But he has yet to realize he already has his answer. Facepalm all day long! Anyways, it put sister Harris and I in a sad mood all day :( I love Trenton, and I know he knows this seed is good. The Spirit has whispered to me that Trenton will be baptized one day, just not today.
I can testify that God hears our prayers, and will bless us when we take action. Yes, I am over two thousand miles from home, but really, I'm just a thought away. And our true home is just a prayer away. I love you all. Thank you for your ears, they mean a lot to me. Photos to follow!!
~Sister Mary Sierra Peacock
West Virginia Charleston Mission
888Oakwood Rd. Suite 310
Charleston, WV 25314
Serving in Blacksburg, Virginia
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