We live very close to a little Baptist church and for the last two years, the daughter of the minister (she is about 8 or 9 years) is constantly coming over and bringing us literature. On occasion, the minister himself will come over and we're always polite to him. The daughter has rung our doorbell 5 or 6 times within the last week and keeps coming over. I open the door with a smile and we chat for a minute as she hands me one of her pamphlets. Not even thinking I said, "Hey! Next time you come over, I'll have something for you!" She nodded and left. I immediately called our awesome ward missionaries and requested a couple pass-along cards. They brought a handful over that night.
The next evening, our doorbell rang again. Standing there was the daughter once again, and as always, gave me her pamphlet. I said, "And I have something for you! Let's trade!" I handed her the card with the SLC temple on it. You would have thought I just gave her a $5 bill by her reaction.
She cupped it with both hands, her face lit up and she exclaimed, "It's so pretty!!" I explained that it was a beautiful building that we love. She giggled as she turned around and left. I closed the door and stood there completely bewildered.
Here I was, just trying to nicely get a couple polite Baptists, essentially "off my back" by providing them with some of our literature. However, something happened. My heart was touched and I was filled with the Spirit. That little girl's reaction is one I'll not forget as she saw this beautiful picture of a temple, somehow knowing it was an important building.
She even came back a few hours later, just to thank me again for the 'pretty picture' and this time, she didn't hand me anything.
Who knows, maybe a seed was planted. Maybe down the road, she may remember this little event, I certainly won't ever forget it.
11 comments:
How cool! That is definitely something you'll always remember! And you're right, who knows what'll happen?! The Lord works in mysterious ways!
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Way to go Angie!! I got a little tingly thinking about your story myself. Thanks for sharing.
that is one cool missionary moment woman. :)
that's really cool! :)
Good job. One time 2 JWs came to my door offering me pamphlets. I said sure and asked if I could give them of Book of Mormon. They backed out of there so fast...
Intersting how things happen. I'm sure a seed was planted. I wonder what her father did when she came home with that 'pretty picture'...? Hope he didn't take it away from her. Thanks for sharing your touching story.
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Wow-look what happens when I don't check your blog? I get so behind! (Movie line...can't I stay, whenever I leave I just get behind...) What movie? Anyway-loved your pics of your kids. Poor Dawson has been through more kitchen incidences than any other kid I know. How was the pumpkin pie? Love you!
Ang that is so cool. I think that a seed was planted. missionary work always brings so much happiness even if we didn't really intend on doing any.
I have tears in my eyes. What a beautiful experience. I also felt the Spirit just reading about it. The music was also quite a nice touch. It is so rewarding to spread the Lord's gospel. What a neat reaction from the little girl. I'm sure your kindness (which is so contagious all the time) really added to your ability to be reach out to her.
Hey you! I sure miss your smile! How are you? Who were you related to here in Rexburg again? Tell everyone hi! YOU GO GIRL! I LOVE YOUR BLOG! YOU ARE SUCH A PRO!
It is often very hard for people to follow the promptings that come to them like that, good for you for following through, ill look forward to hearing when anything else comes from this. way to go....doesnt it make you feel all tingly and happy just reading all your awesome comments....i think youve touched more than just a little babtist girl! the lord does work in mysterious ways.
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