Tuesday, April 21, 2009

It's True!!!!

I would like to share an experience I had yesterday! I received Rees' letter, which I am including, I felt impressed to send it to my amazing new sister-in-law Casey. I worried how she would take the letter, I didn't want her to feel pressure about the church (who puts that in our head??), but I sent it anyway, after all, it was about her!! Last night we went to her home to meet some amazing Sister missionaries and to have a lesson. Casey felt excited after the lesson. When it was over one of the sisters asked if she could add a P.S. to the lesson-She shared a scripture that came to her, Mosiah 18:10-11 "Now I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him, that ye will serve him and keep his commandmnets, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you? And now when the people had heard these words, they clapped their hands for joy, and exclaimed: This is the desire of our hearts."
The sister said she felt like clapping right then because of the joy and excitement she saw in Casey.
Needless to say, I felt the spirit testify to me that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true. I am so thankful I could experience this with my family. I am so blessed to have the gospel in my life and all of the blessings I receive from my Heavenly Father by being obedient.
Thank you Casey and Todd for letting me share this experience with you!!!
Here is Rees' letter:
Hey Fam,
First off let me tell you happy birthday mom! Can you believe your 52!?!? That´s more than half a century! No I´m just kidding. Your still super young. I hope you had a great birthday. Sorry I couldn´t send you anything. There just isn´t time. It´s amazing how fast the time goes when your so busy. Anyways, just know that I was thinking of you yesterday, and I told all our investigators that it was your birthday and they told me to tell you hi and happy birthday. I still havent got my debit card. But tomorrow I´m sure it will get here because we have zone conference so we get mail. But don´t worry about me I´m doing fine, I´ve learned to live without money. So this week was good. We had two more baptisms... a husband and a wife. They´ve got 4 little girls and they are crazy. Just like tylar and kiley and brielle. But it was awesome, the dad we baptized is awesome. He is a little crazy and he wanted us to go swimming in the font with him after. = ) But ya, things are going good here. Lots and lots of work. O I was wondering, did the missionaries put a baptismal date with casey yet? If not, tell them to hurry up and do it. What did she say after the first lesson the other day? Have you guys helped her read and pray? Make sure you guys do the work inbetween the missionary visits. The missionaries can´t be there every day, but Satan can. I can´t tell you how many people I´ve seen recieve an answer but not get baptized, because Satan is there working on them daily. So check up on her and make sure she reads too. It´s really hard to get to someone´s house and teach them again if they haven´t read or prayed. Anyways, sorry about that little shpeel. Hope you guys know how much I love you and appreciate your support. I miss you guys. Hope all is well at home. We´ll be talking soon.
Love, Rees

4 comments:

Cheryl said...

Great missionary experience! I love it when someone 'gets it'! I'll be praying for Casey. Good to read another letter from Rees.

Tara said...

That is awesome! I need to be a better missionary. Thanks for reminding me how easy it is :) I don't know why I feel so scared to share the gospel, I don't want to make anyone feel pressure. I'm definitely going to make an extra effort :) Thanks!

Garretts said...

You know sis I pray daily for the lord to let me be in tune to feel the promptings and act when I do. We are all tools in his hand to spread the word. Good job and I'm so happy our little brother is getting it together!

Sue said...

That's awesome!!