Last Pday was an interesting one to say the least!! After we got done emailing we found out that Elder Frandsen had an infection in his mouth from the Surgery he had the week previous. He thought that Anti-Biotics were sort of an optional thing so he never mentioned picking them up. We found out real quick that he needed to get some asap before things actually got serious. So ya, that's basically what we did.
That night we had a lesson with Jason (Chinese Guy) and we brought brother Pugmire along so he could communicate with him. It was actually really really awesome! We mostly just got to know him for a bit, then we taught about the Book of Mormon and part of the Restoration. Over and over again he mentioned that he wanted to have better english, so at the end of the lesson we promised him that if he read the Book of Mormon in english as well as chinese, his own english would improve. He thought that was pretty cool. We are going back over tonight, please keep him in your prayers!
Wednesday we had Temple Zone Conference! I got to see a lot of my old bud's from my last area so that was a tender mercy. But the best thing of course was the Endowment Session. I was so grateful to be in that sacred House again, it is my favorite place to be by far!! The best part was being able to walk into the Celestial room and seeing missionaries lining the walls with Pres. and Sister Foote greeting everyone!! Just so y'all know, I have the best Mission President and wife in the history of Ever. They care so deeply for everyone, I was so blessed to have them in my life for this short time.
That night we were following up with some potentials in a Trailer Park when we saw some kids playing bball. We decided to go play with them and they trashed us. But at the end we gave out two Book of Mormons so that was a success!
So, super cool miracle that happened this week! Some Elders in Peachtree City called us and told us that they found someone that wanted to hear the Gospel that lived here in Fayetteville! We contacted him and it turned out that he had talked to the missionaries once before and was now reading the Book of Mormon intensely. Elder Frandsen and I taught bible study on Thursday about Acts 13-15 and that was a blast. The spirit was felt so strong and at the end Antonio bore his testimony about what he felt. MIRACLES!!
On Friday he called us later in the night time and thanked us for everything. He said that the night he got home from bible study he was talking to his dad and his friends and they all said he 'looked different.' He of course said he felt different after going to bible study, so now all of his friends want to come to bible study!! Like whaaaat?? His dad who has had Kidney Cancer for years, started to read the Book of Mormon and then the next day there was no sign of any form of Cancer in his Kidney's. He was freaked out about it but he wants to learn more as well. Overall, this was all a miracle from the Lord's hand, please pray for Antonio and his friends and dad!!
Yesterday I was supposed to give a talk in Sacrament meeting but the Bishopric forgot to assign a youth speaker so another kid took my spot instead.
After church me and Elder Ashcraft went on a mini exchange and taught a family in a members home. Well, we mostly just sat and a little message but the fam does actually want the lessons. SO SO COOL!
Now to the Title. I realized this week that I am a pretty prideful person. I didn't need any sort of trial or hardship to tell me that (this time), but I have done a lot of inward reflection instead. I know how important it is to be humble, but sometimes I get caught up in myself.
I was listening to a talk about Humility and one of the things that stuck out to me was when he said, "humility is keeping in mind your constant need/dependence for God." That sounds like a simple statement but it impacted me deeply.
I realized that when we had a great lesson, or talked to someone successfully on the street, or whatever I would always tell myself good job!! You are a great missionary!! You did it all yourself. But now I know how much more powerful it is to give the Glory to God. I've noticed that as I have done so the spirit has been able to work through me to the point where my own words aren't coming out of my mouth!! That has been a really cool realization!!
I pray that I can all show my dependence for God through constant and meaningful prayer. What a blessing it is to make the necessary U-turn back to God!!
Love y'all!! Happy Spring, especially for all y'all Utahns!!
Elder Northrup
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