Hey ya'll,
This week went pretty well. I think the highlight of the week was my two day exchange with Elder Payne. We had the opportunity to meet with a few new people as well as some progressing investigators. Elder Payne is a really good missionary. Has a desire to do what is right and works really hard as well. It was cool being with a missionary whose language abilities aren't quite yet there because he is so new. It helped me realize that if I ever had to train or be with a younger missionary I would be capable and it would be an amazing learning experience. But regardless of whatever language skills are still developing he totally taught with the Spirit. We had two lessons together where we both really felt the Spirit leading us. The investigators felt it too and one of the new people we met up with set up for a return appointment. These were all in Zhunan area so I'm not personally going to continue to meet with them but I hope they will continue to progress. The Spirit is the true teacher and if we have the Spirit it will compensate for whatever we lack in ability or language skills.
3 of our 6 new converts have all recently had some pretty big trials come into your life. WE definitely have our work cut out for us in helping them to maintain their good habits and continue to develop their faith through following the commandments. I really know that Satan is working hard on a few of them right now and we plan on getting the ward more involved so that they know they are not alone. I am happy that we have more responsibility with our new converts.
We have quite a few member visits set up for this week. Our ward missionary leader was shocked when I told him that in the six months that I have been here in Miaoli not one member has given us a member referral. He encouraged to focus on teaching the gospel to the members, providing a spiritual experience, and really inspiring them to get involved in doing the work with us. He has a goal for us to at least get 2 member referrals a week. I think it will be pretty hard to accomplish but we are definitely going to do our best.
I am just so grateful for the Liahona. I believe ever time that I get that magazine I finish reading it in a couple of days. Our apartment has over 200 previous liahona's and I have just loved going through and reading all the ones from the previous months and years. Things honestly don't change too much over the years. The doctrine and gospel is consistent and the struggles they used to faced are basically the same. Even though there are some changes I still feel like the old prophets and apostles warnings and counsels are all very important to listen to.
My Chinese has progressed so much while being with Elder Z---. Speaking Chinese 24/7 the past 3 months (with once a week getting to speak English at district meeting) I feel like my ability to communicate has just shot through the roof. I still have sooooooo much to learn though. I am really focusing on reading. I have so many characters I still need to know in order to feel comfortable. I feel in the next couple of months my reading ability is going to grow a lot.
I am also really excited for a new transfer, new companion, and a new start. I have some great goals for next transfer. I have only 6 transfers left on my mission and haven't changed near as much as I want to. I need to push myself in order to get to where I want to be when I go home.
Loving the work and we have some great investigators who are really starting to get what we are teaching and catching the fire of the gospel.
Love ya'll and have a great week.
Elder Meeks
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