I will just start out by saying that it was a tougher week. Not many people were excited to have us stopping them on the street or knocking on their doors. Elder Oakes and I increased our contacting but didn´t receive many people who were interested. This makes it hard for us when we don't have people to teach. It is also hard when our ward is the same. We need to better get our ward involved with missionary work, but it is difficult when they aren't that interested.
One sister, with whom we had a baptismal date, didn't come to church yesterday so we have to reschedule her baptism and we haven't meet with her all week. She said she was going to be gone but then we saw her during the week. I don't know if she just isn't interested...but hopefully everything works out. I am still trying to figure out what is best to do to find people. It is especially hard when I don't really know the language. But I know that I will eventually figure it out.
We have been focusing on the Book of Mormon. Presidente Resek wants us to teach them Book of Mormon immediately when we talk to people. I have gotten better but I can always do more. I hate seeing people close their doors or walk away. As I continue to teach and use the Spirit, I can better teach the people.
This week I have my testimony of my Father in Heaven has grown. Many (to most) of the people that I talked to this week explained that they don't believe in God. Many asked crazy questions about God's power and existence. As we tried to help them understand more of God they didn't want to hear any of it or believe in it. We see His existence all around us. In this gospel, the world around, and the plan He has in store for us. Everything that we do is because of our Heavenly Father, and I know that He is there, watching over us.
God has a plan, and this plan is for everyone. And everyone deserves it. It can help everyone. The Book of Mormon can answer any question that we have if we just take time to listen and understand what they Lord wants to give us. I have prayed more on my mission then at any other time. I find myself praying for everything and I am grateful because I know that Heavenly Father is listening and answering.
Elder Jones
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