Week 62

Interviews, Takoyaki, Christ's love 

This past week was hard in some ways, and rewarding in others. 

We had a great DC council. I asked three people to give spiritual thoughts and usually that isn't normal. So the time came and they all shared about being Christ's Representatives. It was so cool to see how they all individually studied and then they all tied it together. Then the Joyo Sisters (below our area) gave a great training on Christ and improving our relationship with Him. Even the opening song tied in with it all, "Abide in Me". I know that when we seek for God's will and not our own, not to glorify ourselves, but to only glorify God, you will see miracles! It was a very powerful DC and we all received ideas from the Holy Ghost. 

We had a great Eikaiwa and talked about temples and Family history work which was fun :).

Thursday we had another lesson with Kataoka San. He is still struggling with a number of things, but he has many great desires. If you can pray for him, that would be very appreciated. I felt God's love for him in that lesson. God is still firm with His commandments, but He loves all of us. In fact He loves us too much to let us fail.

We had another lesson with Hiroki Kun. We are trying to help them out and get them reading and praying everyday. But in the end, that'll be their choice. Pray for them that they will have the love and faith in Christ to start those daily habits!

We had a great miracle on Saturday. One of our friends hasn't been responding, but was responding to the Shimogamo Elders, they referred him a little time ago. But we met up in Shimogamo and had another great conversation and sent some church talks and an inspirational video!

We had a great Sabbath as always. Had a class with a YSA and a youth. And we talked about missions and what a blessing they are and how we can not only help ourselves but more importantly, help others. It was a cool and unexpected miracle for sure. Had a takoyaki party with our ward later that night, super fun and shared a quick message about prayer. Elder Bettinson did great!

Then today on Pday we actually got a tour by a Brother in our ward named Doke. He took us to the Kyoto Station and we had lunch and then toured Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site, super cool! We then met Elder Walker and Holland at Kiyomizu-dera and then went home! We are going to go shopping after this email haha. 

Remember that Heavenly Father does want to answer your prayers. But it will be in His time, according to His will and pleasure. And His will is perfect. So trust in Him enough that you will not fear what you might receive, trust in His promise that you are loved!

Love you guys! Have a great week and always turn outwards :)!