How is everyone doing?! I hope great! Well I cannot believe another week is already past. Time is FLYING by here in Freiburg! This last week we saw lots of miracles and saw tender mercies on many occasions. I saw first hand the Lord us to people and also He guiding people to us! We were just sitting teaching a lesson in a park about the Book of Mormon. We had rescheduled the lesson three times and so we were just happy to finally meet with this young student named John. As we were talking about the Restoration, a couple walks by with their dog. I see the lady look at me and then take a double look. Then she asked, "Are you Mormons?!!!" I said yes! She explained that she had been several times to the church here in Freiburg to get more information, but no one was ever there. She then asked if she could give us her number so that we could meet. WHAT?! So cool. The Lord is in the details. His timing is perfect. People are truly seeking the Savior and His church on the earth...but they just do not know where to find it. I am so grateful to be able to direct His precious children to the truth!
With it being Easter this Sunday, I thought I would share one of my favorite chapters in the Book of Mormon about the Savior - 3 Nephi 17. Here the Savior has been teaching the people for a while now. The people are tired and overwhelmed at everything that Christ has taught them (I can only imagine). The Savior tells the people to go home and to think and pray about what He had told them. He directed them to our Father in Heaven. As He begins to wrap things up, he looks around and sees the people in tears...wanting Him to stay a little longer. The Savior, like always, has compassion on them.
"Have ye any that are sick among you? Bring them hither. Have ye any that are lame, or blind, or halt, or maimed, or leprous, or that are withered, or that are deaf, or that are afflicted in any manner? Bring them hither and I will heal them, for I have compassion upon you; my bowels are filled with mercy." 3 Nephi 17:7
I love sharing this with people. Most of the miracles the Savior worked were miraculous healings and jaw dropping events. Here the people were healed who were physically sick..that is true. But what about the others? The people who were having a bad day? Those who had marital problems? A parent worried about a child? Someone overwhelmed with financial concerns? Someone who's life plan was not working out as planned? Or someone who just needed a little extra love that day? The Savior healed them too. I picture the Savior calling the people to him and just talking with them. Putting His arm around them and listening. Saying what they needed to hear. Those who were afflicted in any manner were healed. We all need His healing. This life is not easy. We knew that before coming to this earth. We also knew the Savior would be there to heal us in our time of need. Not just in the life-threatening challenges, but in the daily difficulties.
I am grateful for this Easter week! I have felt the healing power of the Atonement in my life. Not in distinct singular events, but through time, much faith, and prayer. The Lord changes us and heals our wounded hearts. He sees and understands our weaknesses. He knows who we can become and what lays ahead of us. He allows us to grow and use our agency. He carries us when we are too weak and loves us when we feel we do not deserve it. He is ALWAYS there. His love is perfect. I am grateful for our loving Heavenly Father who loved us so much that He sent His Only Begotten Son so that we can believe on Him and LIVE. I am grateful that He lives and leads us. Towards the end of the chapter, Christ prayers for the people...He weeps because of their Faith on Him...
"Blessed are ye because of your faith. And now behold, my joy is full....And when he had said these words, he wept, and the multitude bare record of it"
The Savior was so happy because of their faith and is happy because of our faith. Tears come to my eyes when I picture the Savior praying for us. He loves us and wants us to be happy..truly, truly happy. He lived in a way to show us how to be just that. I testify of our Redeemer and that He LIVES! His healing is real. I am grateful I am able to help others come closer to Him and receive the same healing.
I hope you all have a Happy Happy Easter!!!
Ich habe euch GANZ DOLL LIEB!!!!!!
XOXOOXOXOOXOXOXO
Schwester Jaynes
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