The Promised Land

Hello Everyone,

On Tuesday we were on our way to a members house for lunch. We had a bit of extra time so we decided to walk down a different road to get to his house. We met this girl called Hannah on the street. She was very open to learning and very receptive especially as we shared the experience that Joseph Smith had with the first vision. We invited her to continue to have these faith building expericences by learing more. She agreed and we got  her number and address. We text her that night and it wasn't her number. I was like okay well accidents happen. The next day we got on the bus and saw her on it as well. We decided to talk to her when she got off. We got off the same stop as her and she bolted. It was like she was running away from a cheetah. She was off to the races. We stuck around and talked to a few people around there and then headed the other way. I was so surprised this happen. What in the world. I felt so bad for her, it almost hurt to see someone act this way. So two days later we decided to go by the address she gave us anyway. And you aren't going to believe this! It was Hannah's house!! She was just scared because she was with friends. I had to do some repenting because I thought she had lied to us, thankfully I was wrong and we will be seeing her tomorrow :)

I had to give a training in district meeting this week. So I decided since it was St. Patrick's day I would make everyone some green brownies. I did one batch with salt and the other sugar. They looked exactly the same when they were baked, but they tasted differently. It is because of the ingredients. We can look great on the outside, but we need to address the real concerns on the inside. That is how people are truly going to change is getting the right recipe for life.

We have seen many miracle this week. We went by a potential we had tracted into and her brother answered the door. My companion didn't say word the whole time. Then afterwards he told me he had a dream a few months ago and that man was in his dream! :) I hope and pray we get to see Micheal again soon because things like this don't just happen just because.

And last but not least, Paul our miracle man. We hadn't seen him all week and went by his on Saturday night. We had a really spiritual lesson with him reading Mosidah 18 and talking about baptism. Then when the spirit was the strongest we invited him to church and had him give the closing prayer. By the time he had finished my companin and I were in tears the spirit was so strong! Paul felt it as well. I know that the Holy Ghost can touch anyones hearts. No one is too far from turning their life back to the Lord. I bear you my witness that God will forgive each and everyone one of our sins. If we truly repent and have a change of heart. Go to him and pray and seek for his help. I have felt the atonement in my life and the cleansing and comforting power of the Saviour. And I leave this with you in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.

I love you all! Be good boys and girls,

Love Elder hammond