Finding the sunshine through the clouds

Yesterday we taught primary, a Sunday school class, and bore our testimonies in testimony meeting. Just another average Sunday in our little Chalmette branch! It's cool to be able to do a lot of these last minute sub-ins. Before my mission I would have been stressed and nervous to walk into a class without any prep and teach, but we are sure thankful for the spirit that carries God's message through! 

What a happy week it has been. It was one of those weeks where we had a lot of appointments fall through, we were tired and cold, and the work was slow. But it is cool how even though all of the plans we make may fall through, we get to see God's plan always moving forward. We were able to count our blessings and find the tender mercies in each day. I know there will be miracles in this area. We are just continuing to work like it all depends on us, and pray like it all depends on God (which it does).  

One tender mercy is our investigator Leonard. This guy is a trooper! During one of our lessons with him this week we got antied hard by a lady that lives in his same building. Sister Smeltz and I prayed a lot and somehow the experience didn't even phase him. He is still excited to keep learning about the gospel and he even committed to get baptized on February 4th! We'll be working with him for that date. 

As we turn to God, he truly does make our weaknesses stronger. I have a long ways to go, but I can testify that Heavenly Father knows us perfectly and calls us even though we are imperfect. Our weaknesses keep us humble which is a spiritual strength. Even if we don't overcome all our weaknesses now, turning to the Lord makes us stronger than we ever thought possible because we are relying on Him.

Keep on finding that sunshine through the clouds! It is always there :) I love y'all and am so thankful for the love and support. Y'all are in my prayers :) 

Love,

Sister Thomas