Prayers are Answered

This past little while I have been working on being selfless, and I've taken a paperback Book of Mormon aside just for that. I am specifically noting the ways it teaches us about selflessness in the margins and with my marking. It has been a wonderful study, and it has strengthened my testimony that the Book of Mormon really is the keystone of our religion. Now, more firmly than ever before, I believe that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and I am coming to see just what kind of potential it has to bless our lives and guide us to truth.

As I began this study of selflessness I came to see that praying for others is a huge part of acting in a Christ-like, selfless way. Although I still want to improve myself in this way, I have begun to work on it and I have seen the blessings that come of it.

Here is my letter to President Gustafson this week: 

"Well, this week we worked hard, and although we did not see exactly what we had hoped, things have all turned out for the better (far better than I had hoped or thought). As I have prayed for the investigators that we have stewardship over I have seen those prayers answered in miraculous ways.
The example that stands out in my mind most prominently right now is a miracle from yesterday. Lokendera, a Nepaljin investigator, did not make it to church last week and his baptism has been moved twice. I have been praying for him to find work so that the way will be opened for him to receive baptism with all of his heart. Kurita, whom you might remember, and who has a similar situation, also came to church rather unexpectedly. During the sokujikai after sacrament meeting, in what must have been an inspired moment, I thought of asking for Kurita's help with finding work for our Nepaljin friends. He answered with an enthusiastic yes, and all those involved were blessed to see it happen. After all information was exchanged between the parties, Lokendra gave the warmest hug I have ever felt, and I was filled with gratitude for answered prayer."

That's all I have time for now. My love to all!

Elder Bevan