9/9/13
Dear Everyone,
Well it is official we received transfer calls last night. I
will tell you a little bit of a background to what went on this week because it
has been a roller coaster of spiritual highs and some definite opposition. I
now know without a doubt that satan works the hardest on us just before and
just after great spiritual experiences! It is evident as I go back and read
through my journal and all of my thoughts feelings and impressions. However
there is no way he can prevail if we are doing what we are supposed to! So
early in the week we had an awesome lesson with a former investigator named
Ray. I already told you a little of that experience in my last email I believe.
My companion and I have been doing are best to keep up with the missions
standard of excellence for new investigators a week (which is 3 every week). So
we have been really seeking out people that are ready to hear our message. We
have been focusing a lot on finding by the Spirit and when you are being
diligent and asking with an eye of Faith there is nothing that you can not do!
We have been finding at least 4 every week! We also had a baptism this
saturday!
I learned a valuable lesson while teaching a lady the other
day. I am a pretty confident teacher and feel really comfortable when it comes
to explaining doctrines. So when I am teaching someone and they for some reason
can not understand I really get down on myself. I know this is the opposite of
what I need to do. I learned that if we will just pause and pray we can
overcome any obstacle through the direction of the Holy Ghost. This was a humbling
lesson for me however it was not a stumbling block but a stepping stone (I
learned from some old guy in my last ward the only difference is 6 inches
between your ears). I am so grateful that sometimes we get opportunities to
learn how to Be still and know that God is there! I really believe that
Heavenly Father has been preparing me with all of these experiences for
something and now I know why!
I was super exhausted last night, I had the worst headache,
and was really emotionally drained (because sometimes it is hard to smile all
day long!). I decided to just get and bed and go to sleep and not stay up and
wait for transfer calls to come in. SO that's what I did! It was about 11:30
that night when they came in. Usually they just tell whoever answers the phone
what is happening so I did not really wake up right away until Elder Wood gave
me the phone and told me they wanted to talk to me. I answered and they
assigned me to be the new district leader. Well try and sleep on that! I was up
for quite a while after that thinking about all of my responsibilities. I sort
of feel unprepared but am really excited to serve the missionaries in my
district.
I would definitely say that I have been tested and prepared
for this time in my mission. I have really been enjoying reading from the
Teachings of Joseph Smith this past transfer and have learned so much.
Something that has really stood out to me in there is that Heavenly Father
always prepares His children to succeed in the tasks they are given. It made me
think of how Joseph was not at first able to translate the book of mormon but
he was told that he was to gain experience so that he could Be Equal To His
Task. I know this is such a true principle and you can see it in every part of
your life!
My companion Elder Wood is not going to be leaving this
transfer and I know it is for good reasons for my benefit but mainly for the
benefit of the people!
I love this Gospel and Know every part of it is inspired
and more importantly that no unhallowed hand can stop the work from
progressing! It does however progress according to the Lord's time table!
Thanks for all your support!
Love,
Elder Bevan
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