From the missionary...

I went on exchanges last week and got to go to the northern part of Indianapolis (which is beautiful) My companion and I where scheduled to meet with someone and we where going to have a member present. The member was a guy who had major depression. he was a successful guy, obtaining his masters degree in Chemistry, and many other degrees that set him up as a professor at one of the major universities down here. I can't remember which one. He was forced into retirement because of health issues and his wife divorced him taking there kid with her. He didn't get any money from his retirement, and now lives in a tiny apartment by himself. while we where at our appointment we gave him the opportunity to bare his testimony on the plan of salvation, and how it has blessed his life. While testifying I could see the instant change of countenance as he became more bold! His sad eyes and frown relaxed, and I was really feeling the spirit. after our appointment he thanked us for being able to come a long and bare his testimony. That Sunday he stood up at the podium during fast and testimony meeting and bore his testimony on being able to come out with us, he was so grateful!! This story has inspired me, and really confirmed to me the reality and effects of what this gospel does to us! it gives us hope, it's there to bless our lives and lift our spirits. God new that life was going to be hard for each and every one of us, and that's why he's offered to give us help no matter what, and ease our spirits with his love. The holy ghost is a beautiful, and the it feels my bones each and every day as I go out and testify!