CA Combo for Christ: Sister Goss---W7: "Hands and hugshakes"

Hello everyone!!

What a WEEK!! So much happened that was so wonderful! :) AHHH it was a great week. We had a trainer-trainee meeting where all those who are being trained meet with their trainers and talk about how it's going. This meant I got to see all my MTC sisters again!! 😊❤ President Hammon focused a lot on being exactly obedient and so I've been trying to do that each day! I felt super supported, inspired, and pumped for the upcoming weeks. It was a really amazing meeting.

WE HAD AN ULTIMATE MISSION MIRACLE this week!!! We got a referral from online about Joshua, who requested a Book of Mormon. Long story short, we went over and gave him the copy and he told us about how excited he was to read it! He'd been reading it on an app and said he loved what he read; it only makes sense that Christ would visit all His children and that they would write about Him as well! Joshua said he wants to know everything Christ did. He said when he reads the Book of Mormon he feels this feeling of sincerity and peace; it's like he has a testimony before reading all of it!! We showed him Moroni's challenge to those who read the Book of Mormon to ask God if it's true. Joshua said, "Isn't that how we learn of all truth? Through asking God?" I testify that what Joshua said is right! We have to try and ask. That is how we know. Those who never try never know. Those who never ask never know. Joshua shows great faith in wanting to know all he can about Jesus Christ. He knows that he will know of truth through asking, and he's already seeing blessings and testimony come as he reads the Book of Mormon- the word of God. I admire his faith!! I am so blessed to get to know him! God is so proud of Joshua!! 😊 He is a miracle to me!!

Like I said before, I've strived to be exactly obedient. In everything. And I have ALREADY seen so many blessings! Friday our night went poorly and we didn't have much success. Walking home I thought, "you should be feeling pretty discouraged right now!" But then immediately I realized "I'm not! I'm actually joyful!" Even though it seems I had no reason to be joyful in that moment, that was God's promise to me. Exact obedience=joy in any circumstance. God is so good to me. ❤ And even when it's uncomfortable or inconvenient, I feel satisfied when I obey exactly, knowing I was where God wanted me to be. We all have that assurance.

General Conference this weekend, where we get to listen to the prophet of God, was amazing! I love and sustain President Nelson; I know he is called of God. He gives us direction and guidance in this world and we WILL be safe as we follow him! This week's title comes from my zone leader when we were thanking those who provided lunch between conference sessions. Hahaha... totally something I would say! 😂

We are continuing to work with Harminder, Jackie, and Cole. Harminder is doing what we invite him to do but is doing it for us- not for himself. Conversion is a personal process that needs to come from the heart. We are trying to continue to help him understand that. Jackie met with us last night and her husband joined in our discussion! It was great for him to be involved; Jackie needs his support. We talked about how the family unit is being attacked and how prophets can help us navigate through those attacks. Cole also met with us last night and we talked about the purpose of baptism, 2 Nephi 9, and Alma 32. It's all about faith, repentance, and making covenants with the Lord! ❤

I hope you all had a wonderful week and I encourage you to put Christ in the center of your lives! He loves you so so much and His way is the only way. Miss you!!!

With love and happiness,

Sister Mary Goss