Find the Good God Gives

Leandro, Elder Sharp, the Hermanas, and Me having a snow-filled P-day

Another great week here in Parral! Here are some highlights:

Looking Forward
First of all, Justin, our nine-year old friend, is getting excited for the day of her baptism. Her mother has been taking her to evangelical services, but they attended this Sunday, so things are going well.

Guido Gets It
One of my favorite moments this week was passing by one of the hermanas' converts. His name is Guido. We tried asking for referrals of people to teach by asking for a list of friends to pray for, but he shot that idea down completely.

"Why only pray for names when we can just have them over here for an FHE? What day could we have one?"

Next Thursday. Guido gets it.

Chilean Pumpkin: they mostly eat it in soups...but I'm making a pie.

"The Path of the Lord"
That same night we were walking in a sketchy part of town late in the evening. All of our plans had fallen through, but we had a member with us, when suddenly a 29 year old guy comes running at us and says that he "found the path of the Lord", referring to us.

We start talking with him, and he shares his life problems with us (divorced for two years, lives with disapproving parents, trying to overcome drug/alcohol problems). We gave him our number and the time church meets, so we will see what happens.

Rest In Peace, Jose
Jose, a man whom I had interviewed for baptism, recently passed away. He was the most humble I have seen in an interview. He passed away from cancer, but now he is in a better place, and is ready to meet God.

All Good Comes From God
I've been thinking a lot about the words in Moroni 7:12-13 lately:

Wherefore, all things which are good cometh of God; 

and that which is evil cometh of the devil; 

for the devil is an enemy to God, 

and fighteth against him continually, 

and inviteth and enticeth to sin 

and to do that which is evil continually. 

But behold, that which is of God 

inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; 

wherefore every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, 

is inspired of God. 

When I read and think about these words, I think about how miserable Satan is, and how everything he does has one goal: to make us as miserable as he is. That sucks.

BUT God is awesome and only wants good things for us. He wants us to be our best, to grow and love and feel peace. Everything positive comes from him - so we should gravitate toward that. Be positive guys! Because that helps draw you closer to God. And that is the best thing in the world.

Hope you all find the good God gives you each day,
Elder Connor Nef