In this new area I am learning a lot. We had two more baptisms in the same family and they are preparing to be sealed in the temple.
Something that is really sad is that our area is split and its breaking our hearts because we just love everyone so much, but with the elders and us splitting the area instead of sharing it, we can spend more time teaching people instead of rushing to lessons. I know that these changes really are inspired and Im just waiting to see the miracles that are going to come because of faith and obedience.
Okay funny story. The other day, my companion was talking with the bishop, and he asked her where were her tights. A lot of people here ask us that because it`s cold outside and they expect us to be wearing more on our legs. The thing is that in spanish tights are called panties. So it sounded like the bishop was asking "Where are your panties?" Her face turned bright red and she was like.. " Como??????????" Hhaha.. We had a good laugh about it later.
When I try to start telling you all about investigators its ridiculous. A million thoughts swarm into my mind. Different emotions too. Im super happy for some people but then really discouraged about other people. There are tons of people who feel the spirit and know that they should be baptized, and everything makes sense to them, and then on Sunday they dont show up or we find them going to buy something as we are walking to their house to pick them up. I think I just really need to learn patience. The thing though is that missionary work is something urgent. No one knows when the Savior is coming but we do know that these are the last days and the field is white already to harvest.
A lot of the problems come too with people who just dont want to quit or find another job because it interferes with Sunday worship. If there is one thing I´ve gained a testimony of on the mission, it is the sabbath day and families. It is blatantly obvious that the families that are the happiest are those who are living the gospel.
I love the scriptures in 2nd Nefi 9, 49 through 51 where it says that the gospel is free and it gives life eternal. Money doesnt satisfy, and it can only buy the temporal. I love Nefis psalm too where he talks about how he puts his confidence in God, because God never lets you down.
Really, when you side with God, you will always win.
This week I had a rough spot. We went back to the house to check and see if someone had called us back. I sat at the desk and did not want to leave again. It was then that I looked at a quote on the desk by Elder Holland. I got it from my old companion.
It says something like this:
" Dont you quit. You keep on walking. Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some dont come until heaven. But for those that embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come." I know my companion didnt want to leave again either. And miracles happen. We got up again, and we left the house. We followed through on our part, and even though all of our other appointments fell through, God blessed us with 4 lessons that day with other people.
I hope you are all well. I pray for you all, all of the time!
=) Smile. The gospel is true.
Love, always,
Hermana Bendixen
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