I love Elder Ferguson! He is a stud! So happy to be serving with him. Missionary companionships thrive when both companions have the same goal, "immortality and the Eternal Life of man." When they are both focused on that goal, then our thoughts, actions, and desires are in harmony with each other and with God. So even with our differences in interests, the way we were raised back home, etc., we can be tools in the hands of God together!
One evening this week we went on splits with some members of the High Priest Group here in Livonia and I went with the Stake Patriarch! It was a great experience, it's amazing to be with someone who has lived the Gospel their whole life and whose very being resembles that of our Savior Jesus Christ. Such strong faith, many Christlike Attributes developed, those are the people you are just drawn to and you want to be around! My Mom is one of those kinds of people too. Full of love and charity, kindness, gentleness, goodness, and faith. I'm glad I was able to go out and work with him!
We met one of our investigators Shane's wife this week. We talked with her through the door and she expressed how the last few years of her life have been super rough, her Mom passes away fairly abruptly, major family problems and concerns, just some really difficult times and trials she's been through lately. We asked her about her relationship with God, she said she was mad at Him at times, but that she wants to mend her relationship with him. We read Matthew 11:28-30 with her, and asked her what it would mean to her if she could have Christ lift her burdens. While shedding tears she exclaimed that that would be wonderful! Incredible! It would mean the world to her if she could just go one day without experiencing the searing emotional and spiritual anguish of the loss of one's Mother. We are going back soon to show her the Plan of Happiness that God has for us. Imagine how many people that YOU know, who may be carrying around these sort of burdens! I think most people have them, rarely do they make them known unto us though. And they do not know that Christ can bind up and heal their so personal wounds; Spiritual, Emotional, Physical, no matter the nature of the infirmity, Jesus Christ can run to one's aid, and cover them with his healing grace.
On Saturday evening Elder Ferguson and I had an appointment cancel and we had about an hour and a half to go tracting. But then we get a text! It was a referral from a member in Arizona! He knew this woman that lives in our area through work at Hewlett Packard. They've never met in person of course, but this lady expressed some personal concerns to this member in AZ, and he taught her about the Restoration of Christ's Gospel and Church. About salvation for the dead, and all of God's children! We prayed and asked if we should go contact the referral right then that night, and we felt positive about it. So we went and had an amazing experience with her!! She's going through so much right now, any type of stress you could think of, she's felt it over the past year or so. The anguish she has experienced is something only The Savior could know how to relieve. To add to the story, both Elder Ferguson and I prayed that very morning that we would be sent to one of God's elect children, who will be willing to act on the Gospel message we share. She is so sincere and seeking for the truth, we're so excited to continue teaching her and seeing her progress in the Gospel.
There were other miracles that happened this week but I don't have time to tell you about them!! This is The Lord's work. He directs it, and if we are faithful and diligent, he will make us tools in His hands. I testify of each of your ability to bring others to a knowledge of the truth! You can facilitate incredible changes in peoples' lives by helping them receive the restored Gospel! All you must do is be willing to talk with all those that you meet. Develop relationships of trust and love with others, and pretty soon they will start to ask you questions like, "what makes you different??" "Why are you so happy??" or "What would you do in this situation in my life?" These opportunities will surely come to all who have desires to be a part of The Lord's work. (D&C 4)
I love you all!! Please let me know about the missionary experiences each of you have! I hope you all feel The Savior's love this week.
Elder Goff
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