Cool moments of the week!
1)
We visited the Benasutti's this week, the older couple who referred
themselves (haha poor people never know what they are getting into) and
we planned on teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. Well, we got stuck on
infant baptism and I wasn't having it. Usually, I am very calm and
rational but after listening to the "doctrine of original sin" a memory
came to mind. The first time I was really exposed to a baby was Caleb
(ya geez, thanks Mom and Dad for not ever giving me little brothers...I
prayed forever for that....) but I remember looking into his little eyes
and seeing nothing but innoscense (?) and purity. So I just blantly
looked at them and asked, "How old were you when you were baptized?" "I
was 8 days." "Did you choose to be baptized?" "No of course not, my
parents chose." "That is the problem, you did not choose." We then read
Moroni 8 while I added points to Team Righteousness. The concept of
original sin is the most bogus idea ever. But then it got worse but in a
different way. They wont act for themselves. They know they are sick
and are literally waiting to die but they will not reach for the light.
Why? F.E.A.R.Something inside of me said, "You did not fly thousands of
miles away from your family to be afraid" I dont know what happened to
me but my chest grew about 8 sizes, in fairly adequate italian i looked
them straight in the eyes and said "listen to me. If I had the power to
heal your bodies, i would do it in 2 seconds. But I dont- But we do hold
keys that will heal you spiritually. As representatives of Jesus
Christ, we have the power to help you but you have to want it. If you
want to be healed, act now and stop waiting to die." Sometimes literally
crying repentence feels SO GOOD! And these two italians listened to me
without interruptin for about 55 seconds....
The prediction has been cast. I have been told twice
this week that I am not going to live a long life. haha. Gulp. Two
different people told me they think i am ready and have learned
everything. haha........aiutami! I am banking no those Russell Alley
jeans to get me to the 90's.
Another cool moment! A woman in the ward here pulled
me aside to tell me a secret (so i am about to tell you....shh) but I
was very touched. She said, "You have brought a light to this ward that
there has never been." My miracle for Verona is our relationship with
the members. We have received 5 golden member referals because our
members trust and know us!
That is hastening the work.
Vi amo!
Sorella Alley
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