Instruments in his hands

This week we saw awesome miracles as we continued to follow up with

our investigators on their commitments to read the Book of Mormon and

prepare for baptism. We have a family of investigators the parents

names are Kenny and Jahaira and they are so great! They love talking

about the Temple and want to be sealed as a family so we explained to

them the preparation that it takes in order to enter the a temple.

This past week they were told that they had to be out of their house

by Monday (yesterday) so they have been completely stressed out but

have continued to allow us come over and visit them. We have had a

couple lessons with them to explain the importance of the Book of

Mormon and have read with them but they have struggled to keep the

commitment to read on their own.

On Sunday they came to church and then we had a lesson with them that

night in a members home and again went over the importance of reading

in the Book of Mormon. We had them write on a sticky note that they

were going to read chapter 2 of 1 Nephi. Monday morning we went by to

help them move and they told us that at 1 in the morning on Sunday

night they were about to go to bed but remembered that they committed

to read and so they got out their book of Mormons and read chapter 2.

We promised them that they would be blessed for reading the scriptures

and putting God first always. We are excited for them to continue

progressing towards baptism!

We also got to go back to Santee for the baptism of my investigator

Fabian. It was so awesome to see all of the members and people I love

there. Sister Garcia kept telling me I looked so happy and I told her

that if everyone that I had met on my mission was in the same room at

the same time I don't think I would be able to contain the joy I just

love everyone so so much!

God lives and loves each one of His children so much. When we suffer

He suffers also and when we are happy He rejoices with us. What I love

is that as brothers and sisters in Gods family we can help each other

along the way. The journey is not always easy but there is so much joy

and goodness in everyday.

Mosiah 23:10 "Nevertheless, after much tribulation, the Lord did hear

my cries, and did answer my prayers, and has made me an instrument in

his hands in bringing so many of you to a knowledge of his truth."

Even though we have tribulation we should rejoice in knowing that the

Lord has made us instruments in His hands. I love sharing the gospel!

I love you all!! Have a great week!

Hermana Koelliker