Bashers are my favorite

Hey family and friends! Life in Cali is pretty nutso. So many weird and unusual things happened this week. Lately people have been so mean and grumpy. I got bashed about 4 times this week hard core. The moon is changing so maybe that why idk. But its all good! I want to share one experience with you that was very powerful for me. I was on exchanges with sister hoschouer. She's awesome. We went and did a lot of knocking around and in her area where no one listens because it's a very rich place. People do not talk to you. But one man opened the door and began to talk with us. Pretty soon he started bashing us really hard. He was quoting scriptures from the bible and all that stuff and telling us faith with works is false and we can get to heaven by faith alone. Then he brought up the book of Mormon and how it's impossible that it's God's word and on and on. We'll I had the book of Mormon closely held to my chest and I could feel a warmth building within, underneath where it pressed against me. The holy ghost told me to testify of the book of Mormon and it was so strong. So I did. I boldly testified of its divinity and truth and that I new it because ive  prayed about it. The spirit blasted through me from head to my toes. Then the guy told me I should question that and the holy ghost didn't tell me anything. The spirit blasted through me again and a felt a power that only a testimony of this gospel can give you. I felt the spirit work in my heart and testify to me that I knew. I then told the man that I had received an answer from god and I would not deny that. Then we left. It was a very powerful exerience. I have come to know that your testimony is your life line. It is what keeps us from sinking in this quicksand that the world makes so enticing. Here in Cali people are so unhappy. It's very sad. But it makes me so grateful I am here to bring them that happiness if they choose to accept it. We have a baptism hopefully coming up. Amber is scheduled to be baptized on Sep 29. And so is her son DJ who is 8 years old. He is so excited. We taught them the gospel of Jesus Christ and he ate it up. He felt the spirit and it was incredible to see the lightbulbs going off in his head as we asked him questions. Children are so in tune and it keeps me in check to make sure I am being humble and submissive to my father in heaven. I love this gospel. I love it's truth and the power it gives us. It's the only way we can truly find joy and prosperity in this ever worsening world. I love you all. Be happy in your work! 😊

- sister petzinger