There is not a lot of
time this week for writing. Even if
there was I do not think that I could write even a fraction of the miracles I
have seen this week! The hand of God is,
in a very literal way, preparing the hearts of the people here for the
gospel. It is a wonder to witness!
We began teaching a very kind older woman this last
week. Her name is Kia, and she is the
sweetest little Hmong lady you could ever find!
She is going blind slowly, and still full of energy! She has attended a church in town for a while
(doesn't know the name of it, she gets a ride with neighbors), but has not yet
learned anything from the scriptures.
She loves it when we open up the Bible and the Book of Mormon and read
to her the teaching of our Savior. She
has such great faith! On Thursday we
were talking with her about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. She gasped and said very happily, and in
Hmong, "Isn't that wonderful! He
did that for us!" I love her very
personal take on the gospel. It is
always a pleasure to visit with her.
Last night we were watching the talk given by Bishop Gerald
Causse in the April 2015 General Conference with a recent convert. His talk, entitled "Is It Still
Wonderful to You?" is a powerful
call for all believers everywhere never to take the gospel for granted. It was great for her! She will be moving to Utah in August for
school, and it was just what she needed to here. Elder Bagley followed the Spirit on the fly
in playing the talk for her. He is such
a wonderful missionary!
One of my favorite things about being a missionary is that
we get to spend so much time, hours upon hours, in the scriptures studying the
basics over, and over, and over again. I
have been a member of this church my whole life. For nearly half my life I have diligently
studied the scriptures, but there are still new truths that God desires to
teach me. Truths that I had never before
supposed! (Moses 1:10). A month ago I
finished the Book of Mormon once again, and someone keeps adding to it! Every time I read it I find more! There are always verses that get me thinking
that I had never noticed. There is so
much truth to learn!
I know that the fulness of the gospel can be made known to
all who ask in sincere faith. God is our
Father, Jesus is our Exemplar, and the Holy Ghost is our beloved Teacher. I testify of a very real resurrection and of
a Savior with a very literal body. I
know that He lives.
Let this next week be a great one! Remember God in all you do and you will find
true peace! (Proverbs 3:5-6).
With love,
Elder A. Jared Cummings
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