Starting a Missionary Miracle Log

Just thought I would write a little about our mission. Whenever our missionaries talk to us they end with “Can I do anything for you?” Sometimes they are sorry they asked because I always have something for them to do if I am at work. Well, I have started saying, “Find me a miracle and then report back.” Now I am saying “Assist the Lord in creating a miracle and then report back.”

Since we are not out meeting people and creating our own missionary miracles I want some stories from them to put in our monthly mission paper, the “Banner.” I also want some to share with others and on my blog.

So last night one of my favorite Elders called all excited to tell me his miracle for the day. Remember these miracles are just small but very important. Well, they had been teaching a 75 yr old lady and it was progressing along and she has been very positive. Today they taught her about the Word of Wisdom which they thought could be a problem because she smoked a pipe, drank alcohol, and at the time of the lesson she was drinking a cup of coffee. They had her repeat back what they had taught and she fully understood. She went out to the kitchen and dumped her coffee into the sink, and committed to stop smoking and drinking. Their prayers of guidance on what to say and understanding and acceptance from their investigator had been answered. The spirit was so strong while they were teaching. They called me as soon as they left their appointment and they certainly were on a spiritual high. We sure love this work.

I am going to commit to them that when they call me with their miracles, I will take dictation and write it down for them. That is the least I can do. I love these missionaries and am very thankful for the opportunity to serve them and support them. I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for the chance to be here with them and with my eternal company, Elder Gary D Peterson. We are having a delightful and faith promoting experience together.