Hello family and Friends
Sorry last week, the computers were really acting up, so we found a better place, thank goodness!!!!!
These
last couple weeks have been difficult, adjusting to a new life and a
new mission, there are lots of ups and downs in life and really feel
like I have been getting mostly the downs. There is however one great
Principle that I have learned from all this big deal, that has happened.
I have been exerting the most power and trust in the Lord more at this
time in my life than I have ever done. When we Put our trust in GOD, who
is REAL! He will Strengthen us, shape us, mold us and change us. He
will be our guides in the Wilderness, or in the Mountains of Life we are
asked to hike over. Its been a huge mountain for all of us in one way
or another, but with the Power of God we have seen Miracles. I am
adjusting well to my area, I love the Ward where the Lord has trusted me
to be. They are great in Working with us and helping us to teach with
Power and Authority. The spirit is so strong at this time in my life, 18
months takes a toll on missionaries, but for one reason or another i
I find that I am Being spiritually powered to do what the Lord has
commanded every able and worthy male to do at this time in our
lives. Mission is the purest of Blessings, I miss Liberia Terribly, But
my missing them will not do anything for them. I am continuing to work
hard and live worthy of their Trust in me as a Representative of The
Only Begotten of the Father. We have members come with us to translate
what the other people say its quite unique, I am learning the TWI more
and more, its not my focus, but its somehow attaches itself to me, and I find my self talking to others in TWI. Elder Poulson is doing great,
we get along great, we are pushing each other. I feel that Elder Poulson
has pushed me more than I have him. Kumasi is similar to Liberia, its
just like 20 years past Liberia in Development. But still not the
same... yeah its different to work till 9:00, I am still getting used to I am always urging to be home at 7:00 but we are making progress
small small, its crazy to teach at night haha I have to get used to that
one.
We had a great Experience, In our area we have been walking past
this really huge green home big gate and fence around it, Rich people
:), anyways we have always had a desire to contact it but haven't until
Thursday, I walked across to the black gate into a bunch of Dogs, they
didn't do anything, I thought my companion was with me, until I looked
across the road and he was still standing there, I guess I was dog bait
haha. The Dogs did nothing, but I knocked on the gate and within 20 secs
and older woman answered the door. Her name is Sister Darkowa, she
allowed small time for me to explain, our purpose, she loved the idea of
us coming and teaching her about the Gospel of Christ and how it has
been Restored, but she was leaving and asked us to come the next
afternoon. So we did just that. Friday afternoon we came to her home,
she let us in, we sat in a nice gazebo, she brought us bottled water. We
than introduced to her the most pure and simple Messages that we have
to offer, the Restoration, Mid way through, she talked about how she has
all these nice cars, money, the home, but that she has been missing
Peace in her heart for 27 years. We assured her that our message can
bring that peace if she will listen to her heart, she has been praying
to the LORD to help her to get this peace and to bring her heart and
home happiness, We shared the Restoration through the Prophet Joseph
Smith. Her whole countenance changed when we talked of the Holy and
sacred experience of the Young boy Joseph, when he saw our Heavenly
Father and his Son Jesus Christ. The spirit was so strong and powerful,
but yet so still and peaceful. Sister Darkowa, said you have answered my
prayer, I have found the peace that I have been so long searching for.
She said that she would love to become a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ, she was leaving to Boston USA on Sunday and wouldn't have time
to meet or come visit, but on the 3 of Sept she said she will come and
meet with us and see where we worship and to learn more. Turns out that
she is one of the Richest Kings wive to live in Ghana, Powerful
experience. This shows to me, no matter who you are or where you are
if you live worthy of the gift of the Holy Ghost and follow its
Promptings God will Guide your life Successfully.
So grateful for the
lord and the blessing we have been receiving, the People we have been
meeting and the Challenges that are and may seem too hard but with trust
in the Lord all things are possible. I know God loves his Children I have a strong testimony in his love and mercy towards all men. I hope
you all have great week.
I love you all,God Speed Love Elder Erickson
Oh yeah I am a District Leader now idk if I told you guys lol, Lots of
stress, haven't murmured never will, but really uncertain in what the Lord is Preparing me for.
love you all.
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