I had a wonderful experience with a non-member visitor in June. She had come to Nauvoo with a group of seniors on a day tour, and had listened to our hymnfest-- the concert we do at 3:45 in the Women's Garden in which we all play hymns and bear testimony in between. I had born testimony in my announcement of one of the hymns that we can always trust God. In talking to her afterward, we got on that topic and she shared with me her belief in trusting God, which was exactly what I needed to hear at that time and made both of us teary-eyed. The Spirit was so powerful as both of us were edified and rejoiced together! (D&C 50) I am grateful that the Spirit teaches all of us the same way, and that in being called to teach the gospel I am blessed to be learning it, as well.
We are sixteen of the young missionaries that have been called to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ through instrumental music in Nauvoo, Illinois, a sacred temporary home for the early converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is our story, of the miracles and lessons we have experienced while living where our pioneer ancestors did not so long ago.
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Following the Spirit
From the story of:
Sister Jex
Here is a quick thought about an experience I had:
I had a wonderful experience last Sunday when we were helping with the Trail of Hope. I led a group down the trail. It was full of Youth and I am allowed to bear my testimony at the very end. Throughout the trail I was praying for what I could bear testimony of and when we got to the end I had this overwhelming feeling to talk about how God answers our prayers and that He is mindful of us every moment of every day. He keeps us close to Him if we are willing to draw near unto Him. Some people thanked me and others went on their way. I don't know if they needed to hear it but I know that the Spirit was with me and I spoke truth. Then I went back to the beginning to take another tour (we had over 600 people waiting). I was talking with this family and they asked me to be the one that led them down. And at the beginning and the end I bore testimony. It was a very cool experience, one that I will treasure always. The mom of that family came to me afterwards and thanked me for the spirit that I had. She said it made their experience that much more special.
Testimony
From the story of:
Sister Peacock
I LOVE IT HERE IN NAUVOO!! I have learned so much from the saints then and now. I have come to understand the importance of the Restoration and how it affects us today. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. He was an ordinary man doing extraordinary things through the power of God. I have also come closer to my Savior and Heavenly Father by bearing testimony everyday. And I have come closer to Him in prayer. I can do nothing without Him. Sister Peacock. John 14:31.
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