I have to say, this week was a pretty special one for me. I always say how great my week has been, and they are, but this week is definitely going to have a special place in my heart. I was reminded time and time again of the power of God and that He is mindful of our situations, that is partly why miracles come to us in our lives, Heavenly Father knows exactly what miracles need to happen and as we are faithful in His power, but also in His timing, we will see mountains move in our lives and the lives of those we love.
It all started Tuesday when we received a text from the Jarrettown sisters. Long story short, one of them got super sick and was quarantined in her apartment for the day but she needed a blessing. So they call us and head right over, now, this is bad timing for this Sister because she's an STL, which means she's in charge of other sisters, is giving trainings at Zone Conference and Zone Training, and planning a good number of exchanges that week with other sisters. So we gave her a blessing and it was amazing, she was feeling at 100% the next morning. Unfortunately, I caught what she did, but what mattered to me at the time was how powerful faith and the Priesthood really are. I've given blessings before and people have been healed, but it was a kind reminder from God how quick He can work
Zone Conference and Zone Training were such a blast. I saw old friends to catch up with as well as receive a lot of instruction from the Lord through President Randall. Hands down one of the most inspired people I met. At the end of Zone Training on Friday, I went on exchanges with Elder Haws (Etheiopian friend) in Doylestown. Honestly, I was so tired and sick I just had no idea how we were going to get work done. But I prayed to God I'd be able to finish till the end of the night. Which we made happen! We made solid contacts, did service for Eugene, and had a really good time. This is where it gets pretty intense.
So Saturday morning, we help Eugene move some large stones for a wall he's trying to build. Now, keep in mind, Eugene is pretty old and has had a back surgery and all this stuff. So he has no business moving any of these stones. So after Elder Haws and I help him and change, we get a call and he tried moving a stone by himself which landed on the side of his foot. Thankfully, no bones were broken, but there were some scrapes here and there. It's worse because he has some sort of blood arthritis in his legs so he has a struggle walking in the first place. So you can probably tell all of us are pretty worried. But we decided to give him a blessing as well.
I was praying so hard for God to heal Eugene and I just had this feeling keep coming everything would be okay. So Sunday rolls around, and get this, here comes Eugene walking into church as if nothing happened. He had no pain in his leg or foot. It was as if he had no rock fall on him. I was just speechless, I couldn't believe it. The Lord just took it all away, it was gone in less than a day. What was the cherry on top was with the last speaker for Sacrament meeting, Eugene got emotional at the end and it was the first time I have ever seen him cry at church. We all felt the Spirit so strong, I just said a prayer of gratitude in my heart. It couldn't have been more of an answer to our prayers.
Later that day, we taught Skyler with a member of the bishopric about the purpose of Jesus Christ and the Atonement. The Spirit was so strong, Skylar was understanding everything so clearly, especially with the fact on why He should matter to her. She's definitely growing in her testimony, slowly but surely. It has been such a pleasure to work with her these past few months, she's so brave for trying to find out what is truth for herself.
I have to say, yesterday was one of the best days of my mission. Of course we don't see amazing powerful healings everyday. But when we do, we are reminded who has our back. I know God will not fail us as we strive to follow Him and do His will. He will provide away, it may not be so apparent right away, but the Lord will be there for us always. That is knowledge I am sure of and know will never be taken from me. May we help other recognize this important truth. God is waiting to help us, sometimes all we have to do is ask and have faith something will happen.
I hope everyone has a fantastic week!
Elder Cortes
Doylestown, PA
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