Forever a Missionary at Seoul: Week 30

This last week was really eye opening, faith strengthening and full of change (repentance). I have seen miracles as a result of those experiences!!!

I felt like I was starting to get a hang of things in the area, but after meeting for Elder Robert C. Gay's tour of our mission, I could feel the heavens opening. He is the authority over the North Asia Area. Everything that happened and that was said there was truly inspired!! I had answers to my questions and more. He just gets it! He has such a higher vision than I do. Want that badly in my life! And, I could feel his authority. He is called of God! And, things really started unfolding in my life. I took his invitation to heart! I have never ever had such an experience like I did that night. The Spirit was working with me.

Nephi 2:"16 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, being exceedingly young... and also having great desires to know of the mysteries of God, wherefore, I did cry unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften my heart that I did believe all the words which had been spoken by my father (who was his Spiritual Leader) [Elder Gay]; wherefore... (17)the Lord had manifested unto me by his Holy Spirit..."

And, everything just made sense. I feel like it was the first time that I truly understood repentance and felt it! For I was made known my sins, and could see where my lack of faith was, and like Elder Gay was talking about, the key blessing of the restored gospel is that the heavens are opened again and people need it! Things were spoken to me, multiple scriptures and words of my leaders were brought to my remembrance. There is no way I can deny it! That is just the tip of the principles and truths that were made known to me. That God works with his children through his followers, who get their guidance from the Spirit. The things I learned are treasures to me.

After that, things that I needed to act on were clear to me. And, it is really amazing to see the difference made in every aspect of the work. There are still the same challenges, but I feel Him guiding me. Because my vision is so small right now I had no full idea where I was going, and I couldn't see the results right away, but I knew it was what was needed to be done.

The biggest miracle was at Church. We went to church, and people we have been working with potential investigators and investigators came. 6 people, new, old, and in between.
I was so surprised, because we worked hard to get meetings with some many people the night before, but nothing solid came of it. I fasted to be unified with the members. I know that these people showing up to church is God saying that my work with members is coming together, because it wouldn't have happened the way it did, without the members' efforts. And, almost all of them said they will continue coming, but they all accepted our message during 2nd hour extremely well!! The Spirit was so strong!!

The Spirit can work in our life in miraculous ways!! We just have to do all we can to stay worthy of that Spirit!

Love from Elder Alger!!

I don't know remember why, my companion thought it was so funny that they sell Kinder Eggs in Korea because they are considered illegal in America. It is a chocolate egg with a toy inside.

FHE Not everyone but just a part. One of is from Mexico and always brings fantastic food!

We study in a Public area,and they have Karaoke, art classes, etc. I don't know why, but I find them really fun. They are usual a bunch of Grandmothers. But, I do think it is great that they still want to learn, do activities, and grow even when they are older.

Baptism this last week!! She has remarkable faith!! And, was really prepared! I am grateful for her amazing choice! We all as missionaries sang an arrangement of I am a Child of God! She was really touched by the whole experience. And, it was a great way to remember it's effect in my life.