We have reached another P-day here in our mission, and we had a marvelous day. Our weekly mission training meeting was at 7:30am this morning. We then were able to attend the 9:00am temple session. That put us back home at just a little past 11:00am and we had the rest of the afternoon off until Rendezvous at 6:30pm.
The temple experience, today, was exceptional. Yesterday mom was able to share copies of the Book of Mormon with an older couple who were searching for more truth in their lives. She felt so good about this effort that we put their names on the prayer rolls. Then, during our session, in a prayer offered, the temple worker, who knew nothing about mom's efforts, specifically mentioned in his prayer that "those who might be searching for the truth, will be able to find it". This is not typically a part of those special prayers, but today, it was a major part and we knew that Heavenly Father was well aware of this special couple. They live within two hours of Nauvoo, and they have our email and we have theirs. We hope, and will continue to pray, that we will hear from them again soon.
The temple experience, today, was exceptional. Yesterday mom was able to share copies of the Book of Mormon with an older couple who were searching for more truth in their lives. She felt so good about this effort that we put their names on the prayer rolls. Then, during our session, in a prayer offered, the temple worker, who knew nothing about mom's efforts, specifically mentioned in his prayer that "those who might be searching for the truth, will be able to find it". This is not typically a part of those special prayers, but today, it was a major part and we knew that Heavenly Father was well aware of this special couple. They live within two hours of Nauvoo, and they have our email and we have theirs. We hope, and will continue to pray, that we will hear from them again soon.
This is our usual shopping day, but we took advantage of that yesterday with our assignment in the Visitors Center that started us at 1:00pm. That gave us the entire morning to shop yesterday, and that opened up our afternoon today. A little cleaning was needed in the bathroom and the kitchen, so mom and I jumped in and double teamed the weekly cleaning. Then, we were able to talk to the kids and relax this afternoon. I even got a 30 minute nap! And I was able to rehearse the Editor part as well!
Tonight in the pre play meeting in the Green Room for Rendezvous, I was impressed with a thought that one of our cast members gave. We always open our meeting 30 minutes before Rendezvous begins at 7:00pm, and the thought an prayer is offered on a rotating basis. The thought tonight paralleled the talk given by Elder Maynes in the Saturday morning of General Conference. He spoke about the skill of the Potter and how he was able to make his pots and various clay creations...
Well, this Elder compared the Potter to a Wood Shaper. The Wood Shaper uses a lathe to shape his wooden creations. He said that the Wood Shaper can't always 'center' his piece of wood on the lathe, and he has to shape a much harder object that the Potter's clay. Therefore, he said that the Wood Shaper had to turn the lathe at a slower speed until the wood was balanced and then he could turn up the speed to begin shaping his creation. He compared some of us who may not be as "soft" as the Potter's clay in forming our creation, (our lives and/or decisions), and may need the stronger hand because of the "hardness" of the wood piece, (our consequences). Sounds like a future parable for a Sacrament talk!
The Rendezvous Play went well tonight. It was my off night for the Editor's part so I had some small parts in the play, but mom and I had fun. It was a full house and a great audience for sure!
Thank you for joining us tonight and for all your love and support! We are very grateful for each one of you!
Such neat stories you've shared these past few posts! So neat! You are doing a marvelous work and wonder! Sure LOVE you two!
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