Jesus Will Not Forsake Us, Weary Not

Q1. Do you need anything at this time?
A1. Yes my camera is not working the lens on it just shows black so when I take pictures its just black.

Q2. Who can we add to our daily prayer list or continue to pray for?  Prayer is the real deal!

A2. Prayer is indeed the real deal. If you could keep in your prayers D. R. and her family as well as L. G. that they may continue to progress through diligent study of the Book of Mormon.

Hoorah for Israel!!! Thank you for your many prayers in behalf of the L. Family. Late last night N. and one of his daughters Nh. 9 years of age were baptized and confirmed members of the Lord's church and received the most important gift in this life, that is the Gift of the Holy Ghost.

(photos courtesy of the Harding family)

It has been incredible this week to see the hand of the Lord in our lives and the lives of our investigators including the L. family dealing with challenging trials. Thanks to the ward and the the Savior we were able to help them see and feel the gospel principle and His promise to all of seeking for the kingdom of God and His righteousness first, and all these things will then be added upon us.  

Matthew 6:33

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Blessings started to flow into their lives as a result of diligent study of the Book of Mormon and earnest, sincere prayer. It was a very humbling experience to see Nh. who was at one time unsure about being baptized change, lighting up and jump at the opportunity to be baptized with her father. What made it even more incredible is the great ward attendance at their baptism as the members of the ward came out in full support to celebrate this new beginning in all their lives and to show love for the L.'s. 

I have felt like Alma did in the 23 chapter of Mosiah verse 10:

Mosiah 23:10
10 Nevertheless, after much tribulation, the Lord did hear my cries, and did answer my prayers, and has made me an instrument in his hands in bringing so many of you to a knowledge of his truth.

Weary Not

If the way be full of trial, weary not;
If it's one of sore denial weary not;

If it now be one of weeping,

There will come a joyous greeting,

When the harvest we are reaping, weary not

CHORUS

Do not weary by the way

Whatever be thy lot

There awaits a brighter day

To all, to all who weary, weary not

If the way be one of sorrow, weary not;
Happiness will be the morrow, weary not;

Here we suffer tribulation,

Here we must endure temptation,

But there'll come a great salvation, weary not;

If misfortunes overtake us, weary not;
Jesus will never forsake us, weary not;

He will leave us never, never,

From His love there's naught can sever,

Glory to the Lamb forever, weary not

(“If the Way be Full of Trial, Weary Not,” Deseret Sunday School Songs (1909), no. 158)

President Harding and I both performed a baptism and confirmation which made it a really neat experience for us both. I never thought I would be put in this situation with such a valiant leader as he; I am just very thankful the Lord saw fit to place him in my life to encourage me to Weary Not, NEVER GIVE UP!

Love Elder Gautavai