the Realm of the Miraculous (Week 71)

“This week, we were listening to something called the "Prophet PepTalk" a few times, and I just heard a phrase that stuck out to me. It was "move into the realm of the miraculous." I can't find where it's from on lds.org, so I'm guess it's not from conference. However, I do love a talk by Hartman Rector Jr called "Following Christ to Victory." He said: "When the Lord said, “Lengthen your stride, quicken your pace, heighten your reach, widen your vision, and stretch your capacity,” he was in reality saying “expect a miracle,” for these are the stuff from which miracles are made. The prophet says, “DO IT,” and he indicates the time is NOW. And expect the miracle."

It's hard sometimes to knock on a door and immediately recognize whoever opens the door as a potential baptism. As someone who might be willing to change their life to the point where they could actually step into the baptismal font. It's so dang hard because time after time, we have that door closed and walk away knowing that that person wasn't ready to make any changes in their life. But, we have to MOVE into the realm of the miraculous. The miracles are out there. I kbnow it because every single time, I start feeling down in the dumps or discouraged, I have an awesome companion to pull me out or something awesome happens and we see miracles.

We can actually CHOOSE to live and see miracles or we can choose to not. It's not easy when hopes get dashed or situations take a turn for the worse, but, holy cow, I'm so grateful to have Sister Piddubna as a companion right now! She is the most pure sister. She is just an angel, and she expects miracles every single day. She listens to the spirit, and while she might not be very self-confident, she is confident in the Lord and His plan. She is humble and teachable and always seeking to learn more about the gospel. We are doing so well!

This week was great, but my favorite day was probably Sunday. We came to church, and once again, our investigators didn't make it. Turns out one was sick and the other is going to start going to the YSA ward! He knows a girl from the ward, and she invited him. It's a little sad but really exciting for him, and the YSA sisters! We had the primary program at church, which means that all of the PMFs come and a lot of other non-members. We weren't able to talk to all of them because of the large number, but we did talk to some, and we had one non-member ask for us to come over to dinner and another member ask us to come over to teach their non-member son-in-law this coming week!

We put in the work and then a lot of the times, the miracles just come from the most random and unexpected sources. It's truly a blessing. We weren't 100% sure that our investigator was going to come to the fireside, but he did! I remember, we were both like...well, we're going to go in faith and pray that he will make it. He was a little late, and we had to stand on the street so that he could find it, and we didn't have translation for him. However, he really enjoyed and was intrigued by it. The whole time, I was praying that he would be able to understand the English, and he was able to! It was so awesome. Prayers are answered!

I've been working to keep my testimony alive and vital by reading the Book of Mormon more intently this past week, and I feel more on fire than ever! If you're not reading the Book of Mormon daily, or if you've never read it...please take a look. Try it. Come and see if it has anythign to offer. In this world of commotion, I promise that there is peace in Jesus Christ. One of the wayd we find out about Jesus Christ is by reading His words from Holy scriptures like the Bible and the Book of Mormon.

I love being a missionary, and I love you all!
Sister Jenne”