How vast and eternal each day of our lives is in it's impact...to think of an eternal increase...and how much we grow and learn from those who past before us and those who are following after...there is no end to God's truth. His dominion is an everlasting dominion. Without compulsory means it flows unto him forever and ever. when we feel His matchless love, there is no compulsion. When we feel the power of forgiveness from God, there is no compulsion. Instead flows into us that grand feeling of Christ's love. It is this love that I know you are experiencing and am happy to say that I am too.
I am grateful, grateful for faithful members all over the world who respond to the ministering angels. Truly it is those on the other side of the veil that are overseeing our education. Everything works from Heavenly Father down to us. I know that His grand scheme of things is so much bigger than I can really realize or understand.
But I can catch glimpses of it. Jason* was baptized on Sunday. It was one of the sweetest experiences I have had in a long time. The room was filled with members who knew their duty and supported the Lords work. Jason* was fighting fear but knew in his heart the desire to repent was from God and would follow it! Angels filled the room and comforted those in attendance. When we shared the message of the restored gospel and the full blessings of coming unto the atoning blood of Christ through the ordinance of baptism, my body felt as if it was being pushed through a cheese grater. or a garlic press. The spirit was so strong and so intense. But I didn't crumble under the great force behind my words. The spirit sustained me and I was able to call upon my preparation and His guiding spirit to teach and testify as the situation required.
*names changed for privacy
This was where heaven and earth met for a moment. The angels ministered to those there and after the service two non members expressed interest in the message. Carefully and deliberately Gods creation and glory continues on. the love that motivates it all is infinite. His glory and majesty I live to know and because I know it I can live.
Some words about my companion. I think this is a great opportunity for the sunset area! She is willing to be exactly obedient and baptism focused. I have high expectations for this transfer as we do everything that we can do, willing to pay the price, so the Lord may remain true to his promises.
Sister Clendening
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