These last 2 weeks have been kind of rough! We have been working
hard to find those who are ready to receive the Gospel and actually
desire to know if His Church truly exists on The Earth, I think God is
blessing us with Patience and Long-Suffering! We are spending a lot
of time knocking doors, and plan to do even more next week to find the
people who have been prepared to accept The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We had Zone Conference last Thursday, our instruction went pretty
well. We got these things called "Tiwi Devices" put into our vehicles,
they monitor speed, and every maneuver of the car measuring G-Force
and all that jazz, so we are being required to drive better! Haha. At
Zone Conference President got up there and expressed his frustration
with how disobedient some of the missionaries are, and he laid down
the line. In essence he said this: "If you are just messing around and
don't want to be here, then you can go home. YOU signed up for this,
not me. Don't waste The Lord's time and resources." We are all
striving to be more obedient and I know as we do we will be blessed
greatly.
Here's my letter to President Gerber this week: "Hey President! I
am doing great. Elder Hidie and I are working hard! Bishop Caudill is
adjusting well and I have full trust in his ability to magnify his
calling as the Ypsilanti Ward's new Bishop. My family is doing well
back home, my oldest sister who just graduated has started going to
singles ward back home has already been asked on a few dates... that's
weird to think about! I hope she doesn't make any rash decisions! The
Ypsi South area is doing well. We are focusing on finding Kingdom
Builders. People who are ready to RECEIVE the Gospel, not just
tolerate it. Ones who actually want to investigate for themselves to
see if this is God's true Church. So we have been doing a lot of
finding, and we plan to do a lot more this next week. Something cool
this week: I have been trying to make each door approach personal, and
tailored to the individual's needs. There was one time this last week
where I had such a small prompting, distinct though, to share the
Because He Lives video with this guy that we met. I followed it,
although at first glance, it appeared to me that this guy was going to
shew us off of his doorstep. He watched the video right there with us
and definitely felt The Spirit testify to him that this is true. I
don't think that he would've talked to us for more than 5 seconds if I
didn't follow that prompting. So I am now able to look back at that
evidence and know that although promptings from the Spirit can be and
usually are very subtle, they are real. And if we follow them,
miracles will happen. Thanks for all you do President, I love you!"
I know that Heavenly Father knows each of us individually,
perfectly. He will place into our minds and hearts what to say to
those around us who may be struggling. It may not make sense right at
the time, but if we follow through on the prompting we receive, we
will be able to see the fruits, or results, of the action. And that is
how we learn by faith! I love this Gospel and The Lord's Church on The
Earth. I know we are led by The Savior Jesus Christ Himself through
His Servants the Apostles and Prophet. I invite you all to learn for
yourself, take it up to God. Ask Him a simple yes or no question, and
wait for His response, which will come by The Power of The Holy Ghost.
I love you all, thanks for your love and support!
-Elder Goff
Elder Hidie and Elder Goff
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