This week was a great one in the books. I wrote down all the miracles that happened, but I forgot to go over them before I wrote this so I will do my best to remember a few.
Elder Rhea, our zone leader and a great missionary who used to be part of our Slovak unit, asked us to check up on a previous investigator that he had taught. His name was Diones. He told us his address. We went there and it was not Diones. It was just some random Czech family who decided to give it a try and let us teach them about our church. We met with them and they are very religious and have a great knowledge of the Bible. This is good because many Roma people don't have any knowledge of the gospel and therefore they don't see how having a belief in God will help. It was a miracle to meet with them and have them want to learn.
Another miracle was that our investigator Alex has finally started to change. He is so great and is a good friend of all of us, but he doesn't have motivation to do anything. In the past, he has always wanted to stop smoking but doesn't think he can. He knows what he should do, but doesn't do it. This week something changed. We fasted this week and I know that this effected this. He is happy and willing to make changes. He is making a plan to stop smoking which he would never do before. The change in him is so easy to see and I hope it continues.
Also, we had two people see us and tell us that they want us to teach them. That was unique. Usually, we introduce ourselves and ask if they want to learn, but they just went for it.
I have also seen miracles with my language. I have been improving and trying to dedicate myself more so I can receive heaven's help. It is amazing to see how much better I can understand and speak. People are so amazed when we tell them how long we have studied the language. It shouldn't be possible to learn as quick as we do, but it happens.
Also, in my personal studies, I have seen how the Lord will bless our efforts if we are willing to act. As I have asked specific questions in prayer and studied and tried to apply the scriptures to my life,
the Lord blesses me with so much knowledge so my questions are answered.
I have been getting more comfortable here and as I have focused on my perspective and keeping it trained on seeing the blessings, I have felt at home and like I am making friends.
I love you all and miss you,
Elder Pace
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