The Miracle Of The Fast

As we arrived at this sisters friends house for a lesson we knocked on the door and there was no response. We decided that instead of standing around waiting for them to answer it would be more beneficial to walk around the area and do some street contacting. We prayed and began walking down this road. As we got down to the end i looked over at this door to this house that was open. Sitting inside the door was a lady sitting on the couch. We made eye contact and we walked away. 

I remembered the conversation i had just had with this sweet sister about the importance of listening and acting on every spiritual prompting. We talked about how there are moments where we will be scared or wont want to do certain things, but it doesnt matter because it is what the Saviour would do. 

I stopped in the middle of the road and looked over to this sister and told her that we needed to go back. She then said she felt the same way. 

We headed back to this open door and began talking to this lady. She then said to someone sitting across from her that there was someone here to see him. 

I then saw this big middle aged man come to the door. For a split second i was a little scared because he didnt look to happy to see us. But, we stayed firm and confident in what we have been called to do. 

We started telling him our purpose and asking him questions about his life and belief. 

He was very tough at the beginning of this conversation. But as time went on the spirit was able to touch his heart. He expressed how at the moment he is battling cancer and is just finding it hard to believe. The spirit led our words to ones not of our own. Expressing that god has a perfect plan for him and he knows him and love him. This man changed. His heart felt something that it hasnt felt in a long time. 

In that moment i was truly able to see that god is in relentless pursuit of all his children. No matter how far you may be, he meets you where you are and brings you back home. 

The timing of this experience was perfect. There is no time to be wasted. There is always something to do. As we seek the will of the lord and look outside of our own timetables he never fails to astonish us.

The next day i went on an extended exchange with another sister. Over the course of the transfer this sweet sister has been struggling. She has been super sick which has led to the companionship staying in for 3 weeks. For any person that would be so hard. That is a lot of time to think and to get caught up in your thoughts. 

In preparation for the exchange i started thinking about how i was going to make this effective considering we were going to have to stay inside for 2 days. I prayed over and over again and nothing was coming to me. 

On sunday i decided that i needed to fast for a miracle. I needed to fast that this sister would be healed. That she would be able to go out during the 2 days of the exchnage. 

I have never put so much faith into a fast before. 

After the fast i felt a lot of peace come over me. I felt that whatever was going to happen the lord would take care of the situation. 

The week continued and the sisters were still staying in because of her sickness. I continued on in faith and just kept trusting. 

As i got to the sisters flat on thursday afternoon, this sweet sister said that this was the first day that she hadnt felt sick. Infact she hasnt felt this good in a long time. 

That day we went out. We taught lessons together. Found people together. And talk about her struggles together. 

Her struggles weighed heavy on my heart. I prayed so hard for her. I fasted so hard for her. I knew that this exchange needed to be a turning point for her.

We woke up the next day and began planning the day. No sign of sickness. No sign of fatigue. She was healed. 

We planned a full day. Lessons and finding and being outside all day. As i opened the curtains the sun was shining bright. It was in that moment i knew He healed her. 

The whole day was focused on doing the work because the saviour would do it. And we do it in his way because that's how he would have us do it. 

There were moments that she struggled. But it was in those times that i was able to bear my testimony of the saviour making our weakness into strengths. I pushed her hard. But she changed. She was able to see the hand of the lord. And she found joy in the work again. 

The lord worked miracles this day. It was hard. But, what an honor it was that i got to stand in the place of the saviour during this time with this sister. At the end of the exchange she said something that brought me to tears. She said,"Sister i got my answer, i need to stay." 

This last transfer has shaped me into someone and something i never thought i could become. I have loved getting to serve as a STL and see sisters change. The Saviour is truly willing to give experiences to all those who seek him. This transfer has been one i will never forget and its because it has been my transfer of change. A change that has changed me forever. And im so grateful for that. 

I love you all! I pray for you every day! Seek and expect miracles this week! 

With love, 

Sister B