April 26, 2016

"And also, the voice of the Son came unto me, saying: He that is baptized in my name, to him will the Father give the Holy Ghost, like unto me; wherefore, follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do."

- 2 Nephi 31:12

We had a lot of rain again this week. It has gotten really cold here, and we love the change of climate! It's been great for us to work in, and we have really been enjoying the change. It seemed like everything this week clicked! We were able to get four more people to accept baptismal dates, and we're working with them towards that goal! In fact, two of those people who accepted baptism are relatives of the little girl who was baptized. They were very interested about all that happened in the baptism and wanted to know more, and now they both want to be baptized. One of them is her own sister, and the other is her cousin. 

This week has been rather good for us; thankfully we haven't gotten sick, and we have been able to enjoy all that is coming our way. We have found many people who are willing to listen, but as for progressing towards baptism, there are few at the moment. However, we are looking for those who are willing to do so now. We are searching for those who are ready to be baptized and are truly willing to follow Christ in the way that He has shown us. We have a lot of people who have told us recently, "I follow Christ, I love Him, I do anything and everything that He will tell me to do," and then we ask them if they are really willing to do something. Sometimes, we ask them if they would be baptized again if Christ himself asked them to do so, and many say no. It has been interesting to talk to many people who aren't really trying to follow Christ. They are happy where they are at in the moment and don't feel the need to progress in life. 

We have been so blessed to know the path that the Lord wishes for us to take, and I know that He has done so through a prophet. Just as He has done in olden times, He called a prophet to help us to follow him. How blessed are we to live in a day and age in which we have prophets! Moreover, how blessed are we to have a loving Heavenly Father who wants us to follow Him and to be happy in this life! 

Have a fantastic week all of you. I love you so very much!!

Elder Gale