She's doesn't have a lot of family support, but she knows it's true
and that's all that matters to her. She's an inspiration to me of
faithfulness. She knew what she needed to do, and she wasn't going
to let anything get in her way. She then gave me the opportunity to
confirm her a member of the church. Those moments where I get the
opportunity to use the Priesthood are my favorite. It's so incredibly
spiritual.
Well, the transition into the Manistee Ranch Ward is going well. Due
to the new ward boundaries and realignments, they are having to call a
lot of new people to leadership positions. Lots of new blood that is
excited to do missionary work. It's going to be great to watch this
Ward flourish.
The La Pradera Park Ward is sad that they no longer have their own
missionaries, but they are stepping up to the plate to find new
investigators for us. We got 5 new investigators this week, and 3 were
from the members finding people for us! This ward gets it. They are
phenomenal!!
We met a spiritual warrior this week. This is an individual who
believes that the best way to overcome a temptation to sin is to
physically punch and kick an imaginary satan in front of them. She was
telling us that she is training to be a spiritual warrior minister.
She then turned to Elder Glanzer and told him, "You need to forgive
your father. It is the only way you will be able to find happiness."
All in all it was an interesting conversation. She's not interested in
the gospel unfortunately.
We also got to play with blades this week. We talked with a family who
use to be a part member family. They separated and now the member
doesn't even live there. The family is way cool though. The 20 year
old son has a weaponry collection, but he is a pacifist. Kind of
interesting, but it was way cool to check out! Lots of swords, knives,
and other crazy blades. They didn't end up being interested in the
gospel, but we did get some sweet pictures!
Key learning from a scripture I studied this week. Chastity has been a
huge topic, it seems like, recently down here in Glendale. We taught the
Priests about it on Sunday, we taught it to multiple investigators,
and it's been something that I studied. This is a scripture that I
love about this subject. 1 Peter 2:11 "Dearly beloved, I beseech you
as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war
against the soul;"
As I thought further on this scripture, I thought what else this could
apply to. This could apply to anything that our carnal mind desires.
Like fast food, sleep, television, social media, or any matter of
worldly desire. Our souls strive for order, structure, and moderation
in all things. When we fall into these temptations for laziness,
gluttony, or sexuality we are damaging our soul. Luckily one mistake
won't damn us forever. We have our Savior who gives us the ability to
not only be forgiven of past mistakes, but gives us the enabling power
to do better every single day!!! Jesus loves us! He wants us to grow
and progress. We are here to learn how to control ourselves. We will
be able to put these fleshy lusts behind us. We have a long life to be
able to learn and improve every single day! Just like it says in
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which
strengtheneth me."
I love you all! Have a great week!
-Elder Toph Tribe
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