Let's pray with him!

March 26th, 2018

It's BEAN awhile...

Family photo: daughter, me, mother, sister

I got to go on splits with my beloved trainer Sister Bean this week! Definitely felt a great sense of nostalgia talking about our futures (don't know if that makes sense haha), riding our bikes down busy streets and taking every chance to talk to people. It's a little sad knowing this is the last time we'll work together as missionaries because she's going home this transfer! It's unreal how fast time flies on the mission. It seems just like yesterday I was a brand new missionary and constantly having to be saved by Sister Bean. #forevergrateful

LET'S PRAY WITH HIM!

Sister Jacobson had a neat experience recently where we prayed with a man after meeting him the first time. We met Hideya san sitting at a picnic table outside his apartment. As we approached him, he greeted us with a friendly smile. It was the first time he's ever met anyone of the LDS faith so he had several questions about what we believe. He shared how he's been dealing with health challenges lately and expressed hope in finding comfort. We talked about the nature of God, how He is our loving Heavenly Father and how we can converse with Him through prayer. This was all new to him, but he listened intently and followed us as we folded our arms, bowed our heads and closed our eyes. We poured out our hearts to the God, thanking Him for guiding us to Hideya San and to bless him as he faces his health challenges. After we closed, Hideya San looked up at us with wet eyes and thanked us for offering a prayer on his behalf.

This experience has strengthened my testimony on the power of prayer. It's a simple act that if done sincerely and with pure intent, can draw upon the powers of heaven. It can lead people to develop a relationship with God and be partakers of His miracles.

Never underestimate the power of prayer.

After two transfers we finally stumbled upon the red gate of Hichinohe!

One thing that I love about our missionary purpose is our role in helping people have their own spiritual experiences, to gain their own testimonies, to develop their own personal relationship with the Savior. As we help others on their road to conversion, we can find ourselves walking right beside them. We too can draw closer to Christ with every step. We too will become converted to the gospel.

Church is true!

Love,

Sister Matsuura

3 Nephi 27:29

Best day ever!