So, this Saturday, Elder McCollum and I went by a young man named Carlos we had met a few days before, and after searching a few minutes for the keys to his house, he let us right in. As we got to know him, we found out he has family and friends who are members of the Church, and had learned a bit about the Church. He goes to an Evangelical church and has kept strong in his faith in Christ through many difficulties in his family. As we spoke and as he told us about him self and his expereinces, it was clear that the Lord had been preparing him to receive the Gospel. And as we taught the message of the Restoration of Christ's Gospel to him, he sat and listened intently with his cute little baby in his lap. After explaining the Book of Mormon and the promise it contains so that we can know it's true, we asked him what it would mean for him if the Spirit tells him the Book of Mormon is true, and he said, "Well, I guess it would mean I'd have to change it up a bit!" He accepted the invitation to read and pray, and upon knowing it is true, told us he would of course be baptised by some one holding the Priesthood.
Meeting Carlos was a beautiful lesson that the Lord is truly preparing the hearts of many of his children to receive the fulness of Christ's Gospel. I know that that's true, and I've seen it happen over and over again here and back home in the USA. I felt like I should mention that story to all and invite all to remember that the Lord loves all of His children dearly, and is preparing many of them to find joy in the Gospel. Keep that in mind always, and never stop looking. And never tell your self that some one you know would never accept to hear these good news - you never know who is prepared! Keep praying and keep looking for those that need your faith and the Lord's help through you!
I love you all muuuuuchhooooo and am excited to let every one know how things go over in Ferrari! Be happy and choose the right!
Um abrazao,
Elder McDonald
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