Contacting in Sibu

This week we had a big focus of contacting in my area of Sibu with my new companion Elder Wang. We have had a need for new investigators, and so we hit the malls, going to three different ones just yesterday. We talked with a lot of people about what was important to them. Some interesting things that I have noticed is that a lot of people don't know what is most important to them. I wonder sometimes if we don't really know what is important to us, we won't really be as receptive to the truth when we here it. The Gospel is a message of good news, and Heavenly Father has promised us that if we learn about the gospel, live it, and believe in it (have faith) then all of our deepest desires will be accomplished.

This week was a bit A-typical however due to transfers. I said goodbye to my Singaporean companion Elder Tan, and then welcomed in my new companion Elder Wang. Elder Wang is from Australia, and although he has been on his mission for 10 months, he has only served in 2 areas (this is his third). Surprisingly enough, of the two areas that he has served in, I have also served in those areas. Elder Wang is Chinese - both his parents are from Shang Hai (China) but he grew up in Australia, and his native language is English. I would say our Chinese is about on the same level. He seems great and I really appreciate his energy and focus. I think that we will get along well this transfer.

I would like to testify that I know that the Lord is aware of the small things in our life. I had an experience where we were scheduling this week, and although I thought we should schedule a certain activity for a certain time, I felt that we should do it earlier. Later, I realized that how we planned it, after having listened to that feeling, allowed us to have a bit smoother of a day without an awkward time gap.

Recently, I have been reading in 1 Nephi, and I read about Nephi's exhortation to his brothers. In explaining the great importance of heeding to the Word of God, Nephi tells his brothers that they must be diligent in keeping all of the commandments of the Lord. Obedience brings blessings and understanding.

Sincerely,

Elder Allen