Pray for America

Hello Friends and Family,

Another fantastic week is down, and I'm still loving every second! 

This week was amazing! One super amazing experience was this past Saturday. I don't know if you've seen the latest Book of Mormon video, but it's all about the Liahona and other things, but mostly I want to mention the Liahona. Basically, the Liahona is a device used by the Prophet Lehi and his family as a compass, that was only usable when they had faith in it, and their Heavenly Father. Nowadays, we have something that works similarly to the Liahona, the influence of the Holy Ghost! 

So Saturday night rolls around and we are in this little neighborhood as the sun is setting and it is slowly getting darker. We aren't sure how much longer we'd like to stay in the area because it is right next to a sketchy area, but we know we want to visit at least one more person. So off we go to see one of our friends. But as we began to get closer to her house, I didn't really feel like we should go see her. The Spirit kept telling me to head off in a completely opposite direction, so we just trusted and turned around. Every new street we would stop and listen to the promptings of which way we should head. We kept following and it got darker and spookier, and then finally, just when I was about to suggest we find a bathroom, I saw a lady sitting on her porch! We walked over to her and said hello, and it actually turned out to be a lady I had met before but hadn't been able to get in contact with for a month! It was super sweet and she told us she was moving and would invite us over soon! It was definitely a sweet miracle and reminded us that Heavenly Father is always guiding us and preparing His children to hear the good news of the gospel! 

This week Sister Case got a random letter in the mail. It turned out to be a letter from a little girl who had just moved into her ward back home and wanted to be her penpal! It was so sweet and precious. Getting letters in the mail is so exciting for missionaries. Getting any kind of letter is exciting!

Also, we got to have a tea party! Herbal tea of course, but we had a tea tray with an actual teapot and cups, a honey dish with one of those cute honey dipper things, and muffins! It was from our friend Lillie who has my dream house. A huge kitchen, big windows and lots of open space. It was amazing! Such a pretty home. It almost has a modernized wood cabin feel. I'm just obsessed!

Funny story from this week: we were knocking on doors, and this guy answered the door. After we explained who we were and why we were here he told us he was sorry, but this house was an alternative living situation. He asked us what we thought it meant. We weren't sure so we asked what it meant. He looked me dead in the eye and said, "It means we all worship Satan." And I just said "Oh. Okay." And tried to think of a way we could bring these people Jesus without getting possessed. Luckily he was just joking and told us that he was messing with us, and that really it was more of an assisted living type of deal for the sick and feeble, so we weren't allowed to come in. Then he told us to go around the corner and visit his mom. It was hilarious and it was nice to meet a kind person who didn't want to send us away. Too bad he had to! 

I guess I should address my email subject title because I really mean it! We got to watch a broadcast from President Ballard, an apostle of the Lord, yesterday. He said he has a new initiative for us! He said, "This country was built on prayers, preserved by prayers, and we need prayers now!" He invited us to let everyone else know, so this is me inviting you all to pray for America! After all, "In God We Trust." 

I hope you all have a fantastic week! Remember that God loves you and He is guiding your life. Trust in Him, have faith that He knows what's best and follow the path that He has for you. I'm here to tell you that it can only bless you and bring you happiness. I know for a fact that it will all turn out far better than you could ever hope for yourself. You are all beautiful children of Him and are heirs to His kingdom. You have a wonderful potential! 

Love, Sister Morrison

Onwards and Upwards!