Welcome back to another email. The end is nigh, but it's not over yet. This week was a busy week where we went with many new missionaries and then Saturday went all the way up to Telêmaco Borba. This week has been a very spiritual week for me and I can testify of the power of the Lord and his infinite love for us. I can not share all the experiences that I have had, for they are for me and the Lord, however I can testify of my assurity that the Savior is real and there is such thing as the true power of God.
Throughout my mission I have had many questions and I have received many answers. I truly have been converted during my time here. Although it wasn't ever easy, it was possible and is still possible for everyone. The Lord's endless mercies are waiting for you. He loves you, and knows you, and wants to help you always. During my mission I struggled at lot with confidence in myself and confidence in the Lord. I struggled with doubts and fears that are very common to many, and during my mission I have overcome them. I'd like to keep that as a focus as I relate about this week.
Tuesday
I had the opportunity to be with Elder Black and Elder Messias. They are two amazing missionaries and I have truly seen miracles around them. During the day we were having so much fun interacting with people and helping them feel the spirit. Elder Black also gave me some of his special toothpicks. They are great, so I'll bring some home hahaha.
Wednesday
I got the opportunity to go with a new missionary named Elder Pereyra. He is from Argentina and is absolutely hilarious. He is fired up and wanting to work and help. Our day, after we ate some Shwarma, was a little slow. During the day, he was asking for tips about the mission and lessons that I have learned when we entered a very dilapidated house. The owner of said house was an old member who hasn't been going for a long time. When we walked in we both had a very strong negative feeling. After a brief interaction, Elder Pereyra looked at me and asked what we do. I calmly looked at him, smiled, and told him that we would leave a prayer and help him return to church on Sunday. Here I cannot recap the details, however, the Spirit of the Lord was with us and filled the house and us with his radiating light and love. If you want to know all that happened I can inform you more privately. I testify that the Lord has more power than anything in this world. I know his power is real for I have felt it clearly. The rest of the day Elder Pereyra was asking me how I was so confident and so relaxed. I explained the promise of God that he makes when we enter the Covenant of Baptism and receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. The Covenant that we make is that we will:
1) Take upon us the name of Jesus Christ
2) Serve as a testimony and a witness of Jesus Christ at all times and in all places
3) Keep all the Commandments
The Lord then promises that he will:
1) Give us the Divine companionship of the Holy Ghost
2) That we will Prosper all of our days on this earth
3) That he will be on our Right and on our Left and not let evil near us.
If we truly live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, then we have nothing to fear for all these promises shall be yours if you only want it and do what he asks you to do. Living the Gospel of Jesus Christ is very simple, but we always seem to find it so hard. Trust in the Lord is the first step.
Thursday
I was with Elder Kirchner in Guabirotuba. We also had a kinda slow day, but it was absolutely amazing as well. This woman named Gabi is going to be baptized the 6th of April! Her story is amazing. She is about 30 years old and was born deaf, but has a hearing aid that helps her hear. Her father is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, but he never got the opportunity to help her come to the church. One day she was on Facebook and she saw a message about the Church of Jesus Christ and she wanted to go and visit. She when by herself for a couple months when the missionaries started talking to her and they invited her to be baptized. She accepted, but was filled with many questions, doubts, fears. She started trying to avoid the missionaries because of these doubts. This day in particular she sent a message saying that she would have to cancel again because she didn't have time. Elder Kirchner looked to me and asked what we should do. We both received a strong impression that we needed to go to her house in that moment. We called an Uber and went. As we arrived she was also arriving home from walking her two dogs (1st Miracle). She let us in (2nd Miracle) and she started talking about her day and her life, and then we asked about how she was feeling about her baptism. She then proceeded to talk about all her concerns about if she was ready to be baptized, if she truly has been forgiven, about what happens if she messes up after baptism, and that she never received a confirmation from the Lord. When she finished speaking Scriptures filled my mind, and I began to speak. I cannot recall what I said, but Elder Kircher and I stand as witnesses that the Spirit filled the room and gave her the response through us. (3rd Miracle) When I finished speaking she had tears in her eyes, a smile on her face, and she said the following words, "I felt the Spirit touch my heart as you perfectly responded to all of my doubts. I heard a voice in my head saying that it was all true. I light around you both. Thank you for being the response to my prayers." After that interaction she told her father that she was going to be baptized, and he sent us an audio thanking us and the Lord for all that had happened. The Lord truly knows each and every one of us. He truly loves and cares for us. If we ask him in prayer with faith, he will always respond, but he will do it on his own time and in his way. Know that the Lord will always respond.
Friday
I was with Elder Peterson for the last time! He made me his famous Cookies and they were so good. We had a really fun day and we counseled again about Confidence and Faith in the Lord. We read an amazing talk which I have studied my entire mission. It's called: Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence.
It truly helped me and I testify that as one follows these 6 steps, your confidence will rise and you will have more Spirit with you always.
Saturday
We went up to Telêmaco Borba and I was with Elder Eastin! He is an awsome new missionary with many fears and doubts about himself. We talked the whole about about his insecurities and worries and I comforted him and we found some good people to bring to church. At the end if the day I shared the same talk with him and he thanked me greatly. He has a great future ahead of him. Know that the Lord will always forgive you, no matter what you have done, if you repent and turn to him.
Sunday
It was just super chill with Elder Smith. He was awesome to talk to and hangout with. We spoke with many people and at the end of the day we felt the true love of the Lord. He is amazing and has a wonderful future ahead of him. He will continue to do great in Borba.
I love the mission. I love the change it has made in me. I love the people that I have been able to help. I love this work. I love the Lord. I can never and will never deny the truths that I know and have seen. In my last two weeks, let's see how many more lives we can change. Take care and I'll see y'all soon.
- Elder Hyatt
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