Week #83 - UP THERE

Howdy y'all! 

Life in Texas is such a blessing and the gospel is always so good. I'm thankful for my Savior and for the grace He offers to all those who reach out to Him. This week was full of miracles and hope. Thankful for everything I have in my life right now. God is so good. 

On Saturday Westin was baptized!! So Westin is such an amazing guy. He had gone through so many trials and hard things throughout his life that had really made his life turn upside down. All things in his life fell apart but he remembered that he was given a Book of Mormon years earlier. In his darkest time he decided to open it up and read. His life changed. He read and recovered for the time needed and when he was ready we got a call saying he was ready to be taught. It was a miracle to Elder Airth and I as we were working for a month straight just trying to get things going when he came into our lives. We met with him and he was just ready for the gospel. We set a date with him early and he never faultered. Over the last month he grew and changed. It was a blessing to see his change and the light of the gospel come into his life. He is one of the most elect people I have ever met before. God just prepared him. It was a miracle. I'm so thankful for Heavenly Father for leading us to him and in return giving us a new friend. God is good. 

Another awesome miracle was on Saturday night we were out knocking on doors when we met a lady named Sandy. She opened the door and said, "How did you know I was here? I was just about to call you." Apparently she had met with missionaries before and missed meeting with them so she was going to reach out to us but we showed up first!! Gotta love the spirit. Anyways, we invited her to church the next day AND SHE CAME. She was all dressed and ready at 8 when the member came to pick her up. It was a miracle of all miracles. She is such a sweet lady and we can't wait to teach her again today. 

We also had a guy come to the YSA yesterday who had been taught a year ago but kinda fell away. We introduced ourselves to him and he said that his life wasn't in a good spot but now he was ready to get back. He even brought up baptism on his own. DJ is the man. 

Life is going well down in Texas. The Lord always provides a way and truly does lead and guide. I feel over blessed by the miracles He allows me to see. I know He is there and I know He cares. I love Him and His gospel. I'm thankful for everything I have. Jesus is the Christ. 

Love y'all and God bless. 

Elder Pinster

Improving BBQ'n skills - Mission Office Parking Lot with Pres. Petersen

ELDER AIRTH & ELDER PINSTER