I went to a workshop today and studied Alma 5 as well and we were learning about conversion so I'll share some of what I took away. We discussed a lot about the Book of Mormon, and its importance in the conversion process. It's true that without the Spirit, no one can become converted to the gospel. But without the Book of Mormon, which brings the Spirit and teaches us to repent (mighty change in heart), we cannot become converted either. I loved in Alma 5 when it talks about seeing with an eye of faith and having the image of God ENGRAVEN upon your countenance. We are not just changing how we are, we are making God a literal part of ourselves and becoming celestial beings. I've been studying a lot about the concept of "seeing the end from the beginning", and I think seeing with an eye of faith is along those same lines. I am going to Croatia seeing everyone dressed in white, ready to be baptized, as they will be una dia. And every rejection, every closed door, is just getting me one step closer to that person who is white and ready to harvest in the Lord's vineyard.
I love feeling myself become converted to the Lord!
I had a really amazing miracle today with Ammon! (please don't share or bring this up with Ammon, it was personal to him) I'll probably write more about it in my weekly email, but basically he has not been going to school for the past couple weeks because of his stomach. Even though he is mostly healed and playing sports at home, I think he is anxious to go back now that he has missed so much. My mom has tried every tactic to get him to go back (bribery, persuasion, discipline etc) but he won't go. So today, he slept in again and my mom spent an hour or so trying to coax him into going, but he wouldn't budge. I tried to help him see that if he didn't go back soon, he wouldn't be able to pass this grade, but he just ran off screaming to his room. I said a prayer and went up a few minutes later and instead of trying to question or persuade him, I just sat down and played legos with him for a while. After a little bit, he started to open up and was smiling and laughing at some jokes I made. We talked about becoming ninjas and I promised him that after school we could start our training. I then felt prompted to bring up school again, and this time he asked me a couple questions about what he should do since he was late. We walked through what would happen from the moment we left the house to the moment he walked out of class to go home until he felt better. Satisfied, he cheerfully grabbed his shoes and hopped in the car to go to the school. My mom was stunned and so grateful. I am so glad God could work through me today and show Ammon some of the love his Heavenly Father has for him.
I love this experience I am having as I immerse myself all day in prayer, scriptures, MTC, and love and service!
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