No, the book written by John.
Genki?
Its getting cold here, but I was still able to wear short sleeve last week - I guess its not as cold as back home. Winter is finally kicking in, and everyone talks about how cold it is. I ask them how low the temperatures go and they say about .... 3 Celsius. I know, not freezing. I was honestly kind of disappointed.
So last wednesday I had the oppportunity to perform a baptismal interview for a candidate in one of the areas in my District. It became an extremely Spiritual experience for me and the candidate and hes ready to go. It was fun working in a different area, and we were able to see a couple of miracles while I was there. But at night, was when it all started.
I was praying about Takeuchi-san, and how we would get her to be baptized. While I was praying, out of nowhere, I got the impression "shes going to receive her husbands permission on Sunday and be baptized next week."
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I asked Heavenly Father about it again to confirm, and in one of the most powerful manifestations I have felt in my life, He confirmed that it was true. I had mixed feelings; one, not really knowing if it was just my own wishful thinking, and two, this is how my prayers are answered, so I better act with faith.
I told this to my companion a day later and we prayed to know if it was true. Again, with the same force it penetrated to the very depths of our hearts telling us that this was Gods will.
We decided to tell Takeuchi san the next day. We did so and prayed. In the same way, the manifestation pierced our hearts. After finishing, she lifted up her head and told us that she had been feeling, since tuesday, that the 21st of November would be a special day for her. She didnt know why, but she felt that she was closer to baptism than ever. We rejoiced in the revelation poured out from Heaven and she committed to tell her husband.
The next day (sunday morning) she called us, saying that she wanted to come by and tell us something. Before she came I prayed and asked Heavenly Father if she had gotten her permission. The answer was a resounding yes in the chambers of my heart.
She arrived and told us that she had talked to her husband. Because of her pure and unwavering faith, all he could say was "I cant say no". We all received our answers to our prayers and fasts. She will be baptized this saturday at 4:00.
Miracles do happen.
The Lord lives. He leads this Church, and in many ways we cant see, performs many mighty miracles. This is my joy. To be an instrument in the hands of my God to bring about the happiness of His children. This work is true and it is His work. Jesus is the Christ, foretold by ancient prophets and testified of by latter day witnesses. He is our Savior and our Redeemer. I love this work. To this end I testify, in His sacred name, Jesus Christ, amen.
I feel changes coming up. Im really excited for them, while somewhat nervous about what will happen. Transfer announcements are next week, so Ill eventually tell you what happens.
I love and pray for all of you. Miss you a ton. Hope the Holiday season brings the Spirit of the Lord in to your lives, and the lives of those around you in more abundance. Thank you for all you do.
Love,
Elder Victor M. S. Mourao
Japan Hiroshima Mission