This Week Was A 12.4/10 On Richter Scale

Straight into a bigtime miracle:
We were stopping by some friends at an apartment complex. We stopped to talk to a man getting into his car. He said no thanks basically. Plot twist, as we were biking to the next visit he pulled up to us in his car and says, "My wife would probably be down to talk with ya'll though. Here's our address." 


So went and stopped by and she was busy and said to come by the next day. Fast forward to yesterday. We stopped by with less clue of what would happen than lil Tom Hanks pulling up to Zultar or whatever it's called.


The guy from the car answered door (ay Pierre you wanna come out here). He let us in and helped us to the couch as he finished his game of COD #Ninja. He started grilling us with Q's like Iron Chef. The hype part is that all roads lead to Rome, and all truly penitent seekers' questions lead to Christ and the Restoration. You my fish filet. His wife came in and the COD game ended. After 45 minutes of gospel related Q and A, they were looking through the Book of Mormon and committed to reading it as well as praying to know the truth. 


Out of nowhere, the man said, "I don't usually let missionaries in, but I felt pushed to talk to you guys. Will you come back next Sunday at 4pm and show me something (the Plan of Salvation)?" 


We said yes and that family is moving in a great direction! 


Moroni 7: 29 And because he hath done this, my beloved brethren, have miracles ceased? Behold I say unto you, Nay; neither have angels ceased to minister unto the children of men


This witness didn't come without a trial of faith. Two days earlier, we had had a packed schedule. A few lessons canceled in the morning, then Elder Goodrich's bike broke so we walked. Then every appointment throughout the day canceled (even the members who had committed to come out with us that night were sick). But it was still great. I looked back at the end of the day and realized this great truth: Many of my circumstances were not great that day, but I still felt great JOY because my focus was on the SAVIOR. President Nelson has been preaching facts!


1-0, Go Cougs
Elder Sheppert

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