Sept 21
Well this has been a great week, full of reminders that there must be opposition in all things, but also that as we face everything with a smile things always work out. While talking to people on the street, you meet a lot of different people. Especially in a big city like Seoul. This week has been no exception. These were days that try mens souls. But, as He always does, the Lord pours out His blessings on those who endure well. One blessing is Sister Evans. Seriously, she is amazing. Things like having to wait 4 hours in line, or being rejected, or being rejected, or having creatures on your spoon, or whatever it may be, happen often. Yet we were talking and realized that through all of these things, neither of us even thought to get upset or angry. We are always laughing, having fun, and are certain we will meet all those who are not yet prepared sometime in the future when they will be ready to accept the gospel. There wasn't ever an option except being happy. She has such a positive outlook, it's so contagious. Oh man she's great, I am very lucky.
Then while talking to people on the street we met a woman. She was sick of Christian churches. She had attended just about everyone and was tired of the corruption of doctrine, and leaders seeking money. (especially here, there are 'Christian' churches EVERYWHERE! it's more of a business generally, then a church.) She wanted religion but wasn't willing to join a corrupt church. But she didn't want to worship at a Buddhist temple, since she doesn't believe that is right. So she was lost and had given up hope. Oh my goodess, if there was ever a person who needed to hear the Restoration! We were able to teach her about prophets, apostasy, Christ, and the beautiful restoration through Joseph Smith. It was incredible and powerful, and while she didn't feel ready to meet again, we were able to give her a Book of Mormon and promise she had found God's true church. We left her, and passed by about 15 minutes later across the street, only to find her studying the Book of Mormon! She was completely engaged in those beautiful words, and we watched for a few minutes. Seriously, one of the most incredible things I have ever seen. We are praying that she will call so we can meet and share more!
Another woman we met on the street had been promising to go to church for weeks now, but never showed up. She said she would meet us yesterday at 11:30 so we could go to church together. She wasn't there, so we called her. She said she wasn't coming, and I wasn't very happy with that answer. So I told her we were standing there waiting and she needed to come now. And guess what, she came!! It was amazing. That 'Follow Up' talk I wrote about last week, yeah it really works. She came to church, read from the Book of Mormon and Hymn book throughout all of sacrament meeting, and said she wants to keep coming back. The ward is incredible! And everytime we left her for a second, someone had already started talking and introducing themselves. There wasn't even room to sit by her at lunch (they have lunch every Sunday was a ward) because she was surrounded by ward members who had already accepted her as a part of the ward. It was so amazing!
This week has been so good. Lots of ups and downs, but good times outshine everything else a hundred times over. The Lord is so good to us. I promise that as we face everything with a smile, and truly seek the Lord's hand in all things, we will find Him there and see the blessings he has in store for us. I love this gospel. I love my Savior! This is truly His church and His kingdom on earth. I love you all and hope you have a great week!
-Sister Shanelle Seegmiller :)
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