Elder Drake Wakefield

Nearer my God to Thee

President Eyring quoting scripture in his April 2025 address: “Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

This truly is what the purpose of missionary work is, helping others learn how to draw near themselves. We as missionaries should be near Him, therefore know the path and can show others. I like a quote Elder Jackson told me, went something like "Missionary- maker of spiritual experiences". Like I said a couple weeks ago, the Holy Ghost really is the teacher, so it's our job as followers of Christ (this applies to yall too) to have the spirit with us so we can help others feel it too. God uses others to do His work, like Paul (then Saul) and Ananais. God very well could heal Paul's sight yet chose to share the miracle with another child by sending him on his errand. We too should be expecting and looking to be on the Lords errand, therefore one of the best invitations I've heard -every morning while on your knees, pray and promise the Lord if he will give you at least one prompting you will follow it. Ive seen in days I do this not only are opportunities to be a light to others there but I'm ready for them. Ask and ye shall indeed receive.

Did a little Christmas party w the orphan kids on Tuesday, very epic and then later that week went with President and Sister Mak to two other orphanages and gave presents to them it was pretty fun way of service.

Yea good week fs, also got to do splits w Elder Jackson, we had some really good appointments with friends, we got:

-Vincent is progressing good, his understanding is really increasing and he's come to church the past two weeks🔥

-Becca and Caroline are on date which is sweet! We may have to push their date back a little bit but please keep them in your prayers that they can understand and love our message and want to make a personal relationship with Jesus Christ!

-Angie and Elga too are goats, they went home for Christmas and already said they have someone that wants to learn about the Book of Mormon!

Super awesome stuff here in Medan, I'll keep yall updated!✌️-Elder Wakefield

(P.S. wishful thinking last week telling yall I would respond to the birthday emails lol. I will respond just maybe in a couple weeks haha. But just know i love you🫡