Is it the Call - Jeffrey's Ordination - or This Country?

The jet lag factor played a huge part in rising in early morning hours wide awake the first week we were here. We were asleep by 6 pm at the latest and awake at 1 or 2 in the morning. I could force myself a few times to stay awake a bit later than 7 pm and then sleep in till 4 or 4:30 am.

The next week we didn’t feel tired. But an interesting thing has been happening. I have felt a gentle, open spirit flowing around me. It starts with masses of people hurrying to where they need to go without road rage, impatience, or scowls. If you smile at a Filipino they will smile back. In general most of the people are very respectful, patient and modest. They hurry and are aggressive without being over-bearing. They will let you in if you get in front and expect you not to hit them when they are in front. I’m not sure why I feel a good spirit so strongly here. Maybe it is so many people who smile. Or am I being surrounded by the missionary aura? It is palpable. Jeffrey says, “What a blessing to be here!”

Jeffrey still wakes up very early and studies. He has had some dreams and had quite a few relevant insights into the topics he studies. He seems to have revelations about lots and lots of little things piling up into big answers.

One morning while reading in Mosiah 14 and 15 I felt there were some scriptures that pertained to Jeffrey’s quest. He was engaged in his journal writing so I wrote down the scriptures to talk with him later, which I did. Tonight he was telling me about this morning’s insight and interpretations. Mosiah 15 was the feature story. I feel like I am a second witness to his insights.

 I have even had a few dreams with interpretations. We have been having prayers answered immediately. Jeffrey was wondering if we really know and understand how and what to pray. We are learning in a new way and with greater depth in our usual study.

So are the blessings coming because of the wonderful country we are in? Is it spill over effect because of Jeffrey's ordination? Are we being richly blessed because we are missionaries?

It probably doesn't matter why - I'm just going to enjoy it while it lasts.