Hey everybody!
How's everyone doing? Well here I am in the capital, and I'm going to yet another area. Though this week felt particularly fast, we found miracles, and we're very pleased with what we were able to do with the elders in Llanos de Santa Maria, Elder Fajardo and Elder Cardenas. In the process, we were able to make many new friends, earn ourselves two brothers in Christ, and help them become even more effective missionaries.
Just to share one cool moment from this week: In one occasion we met with a contact Brenda, and as we handed her a Bible to read Amos 3:7, she asked us, "Is that a normal Bible?" A moment after, I had to ask her, "That was a really good question that you asked right there. What motivated you to ask it?" We then started talking about how there exists different interpretations of the Bible and why, and then we taught her about how the Bible is the words of the prophets, and how the words of the prophets are the words of God. We then explained to her the love that God has for us, and how He desires to continue to speak to us. We all felt the Spirit, and she was able to understand our message.
Our Heavenly Father desires to have a real, sincere, and close relationship with all of us. He always blesses us because He loves us; notwithstanding He desires to bless us with even more love. We can do that if we read the words of His prophets, and take those words as His words. And every prayer that we say sincerely to Him, He listens. And He responds. Let us remember that. Be sincere with Him as you speak to Him, and be curious as you learn from Him. I promise every one of you that if you do so, you will be blessed, and you will be happy in His service.
I testify of the Savior's atoning power, which has allowed me to find solace in even the hardest of times. It is a manifestation of our Father's love for us, and still applies today. I know that Jesus Christ lives. He continues to lead us, and He continues to plan for us, offering us the experiences we need to come unto Him. Of these things I testify in His name, even Jesus Christ, amen.
Have a wonderful week, my brothers and sisters!
Yours truly,
Elder Dredge
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