This darling woman is a recent convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is currently living in Florida. She is quite the member missionary and her light and example is one that awes us all. Someday I hope to be just like her.
The other day I was shopping and could not find my phone after leaving the mall. I went back to JC Penny's and began searching for it. As I was looking for my phone, I saw a woman behind the counter and asked if she had seen it. She quickly told me she had not and went about her business. I was in a hurry, but decided that I needed God's help. I said a prayer and then felt prompted by the Spirit to check the women's bathroom.While doing so, I ran into an elderly woman working at the store who asked if I needed help. I asked her about where my phone could be and surprisingly she led me right back to the first woman I had asked. But this time, with this darling elderly woman beside me, the other woman pulled out my pink phone and claimed they had just found it. Now, regardless of how honest that woman had been the first time I asked or not, I know that God helped me find my phone. He places people in our path that are there to help us out, no matter how trivial the situation might be. He cares about us and wants to help us each and every day.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Miracle 69: Christmas Cookies
This lovely miracle is from a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints living in Las Vegas. His mission miracles are inspiring.
It was Christmas of 1994. Two months before the end of my mission! I was transferred into a new area a week before Christmas. My companion had health problems so he was sick in bed! I had an idea-while he was sick, I made some cookies! He said, "Wow, wouldn't it be a great idea if we made cookies and gave them to the people in the neighborhood?"
So, we went to the small store by our house since we couldn't travel too far because he was sick. And surprisingly, we got everything we needed! After I baked all day, my companion asked for a blessing so he could be well the next day to pass them out! The next day, because of this elder's great faith, he felt better! We went to our neighbors and passed out the Christmas cookies singing Christmas carols! One neighbor enjoyed our singing and asked to hear more! We sang to her family I Am a Child of God! Since that hymn was the only one we both knew without a hymn book! I didn't notice after we finished that tears were in the sister's eyes because the song had touched her heart! The great words of the song told her God had sent us there! She asked us to come back and we ended up teaching her family! We gave her a Book of Mormon and sang to them a new song the next two visits because she loved music! I was then asked by the mission president after Christmas who I would like to serve with my last month on the mission! I'm so happy I chose was that same faithful elder. I learned the message of music works wonders!
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
It was Christmas of 1994. Two months before the end of my mission! I was transferred into a new area a week before Christmas. My companion had health problems so he was sick in bed! I had an idea-while he was sick, I made some cookies! He said, "Wow, wouldn't it be a great idea if we made cookies and gave them to the people in the neighborhood?"
So, we went to the small store by our house since we couldn't travel too far because he was sick. And surprisingly, we got everything we needed! After I baked all day, my companion asked for a blessing so he could be well the next day to pass them out! The next day, because of this elder's great faith, he felt better! We went to our neighbors and passed out the Christmas cookies singing Christmas carols! One neighbor enjoyed our singing and asked to hear more! We sang to her family I Am a Child of God! Since that hymn was the only one we both knew without a hymn book! I didn't notice after we finished that tears were in the sister's eyes because the song had touched her heart! The great words of the song told her God had sent us there! She asked us to come back and we ended up teaching her family! We gave her a Book of Mormon and sang to them a new song the next two visits because she loved music! I was then asked by the mission president after Christmas who I would like to serve with my last month on the mission! I'm so happy I chose was that same faithful elder. I learned the message of music works wonders!
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Miracle 68: Christmas Miracle
This darling Christmas miracle is from a former missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We love how she has continued to share the gospel! Fingers crossed we are all like her after our missions!
The same week I returned home from my mission, our family decided to get a Christmas tree. The guy that helped us load it up was the first person besides family and church friends that I'd seen since being released from my calling as a missionary. I trusted the Lord and worked up the courage to get to know him a little bit. After more discussions online, I found out he's always wondered why there isn't just one church. He is now ready to meet with the missionaries! There truly is no better season than this one to share the gospel!
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
The same week I returned home from my mission, our family decided to get a Christmas tree. The guy that helped us load it up was the first person besides family and church friends that I'd seen since being released from my calling as a missionary. I trusted the Lord and worked up the courage to get to know him a little bit. After more discussions online, I found out he's always wondered why there isn't just one church. He is now ready to meet with the missionaries! There truly is no better season than this one to share the gospel!
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Miracle 67: Five Green Lights
This short and sweet miracle is from a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Jacksonville, Florida with me. Just to clarify, as missionaries we have a curfew and try our best to be in each night no later than 9:30. Exact obedience truly does bring miracles!
Here is a small miracle, but a miracle just the same. We left from a lesson, and it was about 9:20, and we wanted to get home before curfew. So we said a quick prayer, and stared driving. We went through five green lights, and we were able to get home right at 9:30.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
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There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Miracle 66: The Warnings of the Holy Spirit
This life-saving miracle is from a darling navy wife and mother living in Georgia.
About 2 months ago, my husband and I were headed into town. There was nothing special about the day until we found ourselves behind a service van. I suddenly felt compelled to move over to the next lane even though our exit was coming up. The very instant we got into the next lane, the ladder flew off the top of the van and slid several yards behind the van. My husband looked at me in shock. All he could say was, "How did you know to move over?!" I shudder to think what may have happened if I hadn't of listened to the Holy Spirit that morning.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
About 2 months ago, my husband and I were headed into town. There was nothing special about the day until we found ourselves behind a service van. I suddenly felt compelled to move over to the next lane even though our exit was coming up. The very instant we got into the next lane, the ladder flew off the top of the van and slid several yards behind the van. My husband looked at me in shock. All he could say was, "How did you know to move over?!" I shudder to think what may have happened if I hadn't of listened to the Holy Spirit that morning.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 65: Personal Answer to Prayer
This incredible miracle is from a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Jacksonville, Florida with us! He is a powerful missionary and truly knows how to communicate with His Heavenly Father. We love it! Merry Christmas!
Now this miracle isn't a recent one but is one that took place a couple years ago. And is about how I truly saw God's hand in not just my life, but those around me. I was about 16 years old and the day was just like any other school day. But things changed that afternoon when my father picked me up from school. On the way home he started tearing up and told me that my sister had just been diagnosed with cancer- a brain tumor. Everything happened so fast. She was living out of the state at the time and was instantly life-flighted into Spokane for surgery. I remember that day very well. At the time I had never truly gone to Heavenly Father for a specific thing before, but this was the time that that was going to change. I felt like I needed to do something but just didn't now what. There wasn't anything physically that I could do so I turn to what mattered most and went to Heavenly Father in prayer. I prayer for my sister that everything would turn out well and that it would be Heavenly Father's will that would be done. And of course Heavenly Father played a role beyond measure that night. He saved my sister. The doctors couldn't believe it and were astonished that she pulled through the surgery as well as she did. Since that day the cancer is completely gone and hasn't come back. I know that there were many others that were praying for her, and the Priesthood Blessing that she received played a huge role in it, but I felt like Heavenly Father personally answered my prayer that day. It is something that I will never forget. I know that Heavenly Father lives and that He does care about us and loves us. I know that the power of prayer is real, no matter how small or big it might be. I know that as we go to Him in prayer with faith that He is there and is listening. He will answer us. I am grateful for all that He does for us and look forward to the day when I will be able to see him again.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Now this miracle isn't a recent one but is one that took place a couple years ago. And is about how I truly saw God's hand in not just my life, but those around me. I was about 16 years old and the day was just like any other school day. But things changed that afternoon when my father picked me up from school. On the way home he started tearing up and told me that my sister had just been diagnosed with cancer- a brain tumor. Everything happened so fast. She was living out of the state at the time and was instantly life-flighted into Spokane for surgery. I remember that day very well. At the time I had never truly gone to Heavenly Father for a specific thing before, but this was the time that that was going to change. I felt like I needed to do something but just didn't now what. There wasn't anything physically that I could do so I turn to what mattered most and went to Heavenly Father in prayer. I prayer for my sister that everything would turn out well and that it would be Heavenly Father's will that would be done. And of course Heavenly Father played a role beyond measure that night. He saved my sister. The doctors couldn't believe it and were astonished that she pulled through the surgery as well as she did. Since that day the cancer is completely gone and hasn't come back. I know that there were many others that were praying for her, and the Priesthood Blessing that she received played a huge role in it, but I felt like Heavenly Father personally answered my prayer that day. It is something that I will never forget. I know that Heavenly Father lives and that He does care about us and loves us. I know that the power of prayer is real, no matter how small or big it might be. I know that as we go to Him in prayer with faith that He is there and is listening. He will answer us. I am grateful for all that He does for us and look forward to the day when I will be able to see him again.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Miracle 64: Finding People to Teach
This direct answer to prayer is from a fellow missionary serving in Palatka, Florida.
So for the last couple weeks, my companion and I have been praying that we would be able to find a single parent with two kids where the kids would be interested to hear our message. Searching for something to do one evening, we decided to knock some doors in an apartment complex close to ours. And sure enough, we knocked into a nice lady who has two daughters. When we said that we were Mormons, her daughter ran up to us and started asking us a ton of questions. Come to find out, she was learning about different religions in her class at school and Mormonism had caught her attention. It was a big miracle for us, and a testimony builder to me that God hears and answers our prayers, as long as we have faith that He can.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
So for the last couple weeks, my companion and I have been praying that we would be able to find a single parent with two kids where the kids would be interested to hear our message. Searching for something to do one evening, we decided to knock some doors in an apartment complex close to ours. And sure enough, we knocked into a nice lady who has two daughters. When we said that we were Mormons, her daughter ran up to us and started asking us a ton of questions. Come to find out, she was learning about different religions in her class at school and Mormonism had caught her attention. It was a big miracle for us, and a testimony builder to me that God hears and answers our prayers, as long as we have faith that He can.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Miracle 63: Overcoming Trials
This is Sister Hutchins posting tonight and I have the absolute pleasure of sharing with you all one of my darling best friend's miracles. I hope you love it because it made me cry.
During the summer of 2012 I tore my ACL & my medial & lateral meniscus playing ultimate Frisbee. This was the first time that I had ever seriously injured myself. I am a collegiate athlete & have been competing in competitive sports my entire life since the age of 5.
This was the first time ever that an injury would keep me from doing what I loved to do. I received my ACL surgery right before my sophomore year of college began. After having had just completed a very successful season as a freshman in my sport, I was devastated & heartbroken that I would have to red shirt, or in other words, sit out for the next season due to my injury/surgery… Soon after I got my surgery, it was time for me to go back to school & needless to say I was an emotional mess. I started questioning everything: my worth, my faith, my talent, & just everything about my life in general & the direction I was heading at that time. I felt hopeless & worthless & could feel myself slipping into a dark place. I felt that I had hit rock bottom & that Satan was winning. I kept wondering “Why me, why now, how could this have happened, what did I do to deserve this emotional, physical, & spiritual pain?”… In retrospect I now realize that this trial was necessary. The turning point for me was right after I had finished my fall term & was on winter break.
My dearest & closest friend had given me a book 3 months earlier for my birthday that I didn’t have time to read until then, titled Heaven Is Here. In this memoir, the author Stephanie Nielson, tells the story of how she & her husband survived a small plane crash that almost took both of their lives. After burning over 80% of her body & being in a coma for 4 months, she lives & her story of faith & hope has become a beacon of light in my life ever since. If my friend hadn’t given me that book & if I hadn’t felt inspired to read it when I did I don’t know where I’d be right now.
It’s been a year since I read that book & during this time I have realized & come to understand that the Lord knows us better than we know ourselves & since he knows us so well he strategically gives us trials so that we can grow & so that we can turn our weaknesses into strengths with His help of course. He will never hand us a trial that we will not be able to overcome or learn from. So in many ways my knee surgery & the trials that came along with it have been humbling miracles in my life because I now know that I would not be the person I am today if it weren’t for that trial, & I am eternally grateful for the growth I’ve seen within myself over the past year that I would not have been able to see otherwise. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
During the summer of 2012 I tore my ACL & my medial & lateral meniscus playing ultimate Frisbee. This was the first time that I had ever seriously injured myself. I am a collegiate athlete & have been competing in competitive sports my entire life since the age of 5.
This was the first time ever that an injury would keep me from doing what I loved to do. I received my ACL surgery right before my sophomore year of college began. After having had just completed a very successful season as a freshman in my sport, I was devastated & heartbroken that I would have to red shirt, or in other words, sit out for the next season due to my injury/surgery… Soon after I got my surgery, it was time for me to go back to school & needless to say I was an emotional mess. I started questioning everything: my worth, my faith, my talent, & just everything about my life in general & the direction I was heading at that time. I felt hopeless & worthless & could feel myself slipping into a dark place. I felt that I had hit rock bottom & that Satan was winning. I kept wondering “Why me, why now, how could this have happened, what did I do to deserve this emotional, physical, & spiritual pain?”… In retrospect I now realize that this trial was necessary. The turning point for me was right after I had finished my fall term & was on winter break.
My dearest & closest friend had given me a book 3 months earlier for my birthday that I didn’t have time to read until then, titled Heaven Is Here. In this memoir, the author Stephanie Nielson, tells the story of how she & her husband survived a small plane crash that almost took both of their lives. After burning over 80% of her body & being in a coma for 4 months, she lives & her story of faith & hope has become a beacon of light in my life ever since. If my friend hadn’t given me that book & if I hadn’t felt inspired to read it when I did I don’t know where I’d be right now.
It’s been a year since I read that book & during this time I have realized & come to understand that the Lord knows us better than we know ourselves & since he knows us so well he strategically gives us trials so that we can grow & so that we can turn our weaknesses into strengths with His help of course. He will never hand us a trial that we will not be able to overcome or learn from. So in many ways my knee surgery & the trials that came along with it have been humbling miracles in my life because I now know that I would not be the person I am today if it weren’t for that trial, & I am eternally grateful for the growth I’ve seen within myself over the past year that I would not have been able to see otherwise. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 62: Courage To Speak
This beautiful Christmas miracle is from one of my (Sister Heckel's) dearest friends in the whole entire world who just recently returned home after serving for 18 months as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Jacksonville, FL.
The same week I returned home from my mission, our family decided to get a Christmas tree. The guy that helped us load it up was the first person, besides family and church friends, that I'd seen since being released as a missionary. I trusted the Lord and worked up the courage to get to know him a little bit. After more discussions online, I found out he's always wondered why there isn't just one church. He is now ready to meet with the missionaries! No better season than this one to share the gospel of Jesus Christ!
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
The same week I returned home from my mission, our family decided to get a Christmas tree. The guy that helped us load it up was the first person, besides family and church friends, that I'd seen since being released as a missionary. I trusted the Lord and worked up the courage to get to know him a little bit. After more discussions online, I found out he's always wondered why there isn't just one church. He is now ready to meet with the missionaries! No better season than this one to share the gospel of Jesus Christ!
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Miracle 61: Question and Answer
This miracle is from a young woman in Georgia who has a beautiful testimony now of the miracle and power of prayer.
I prayed to my Heavenly father to know if he wanted me to serve a mission. I had been inspired been to serve a mission by the missionaries that taught me the gospel.I prayed and pondered about serving a mission. It was as I was listening to the Prophet and Apostles at General Conference that i received an answer to my question. The answer was simple, Heavenly Father wanted me to serve a mission. I am so excited as I am planning on serving a mission soon. That just goes to show you that Heavenly Father does answer prayers.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
I prayed to my Heavenly father to know if he wanted me to serve a mission. I had been inspired been to serve a mission by the missionaries that taught me the gospel.I prayed and pondered about serving a mission. It was as I was listening to the Prophet and Apostles at General Conference that i received an answer to my question. The answer was simple, Heavenly Father wanted me to serve a mission. I am so excited as I am planning on serving a mission soon. That just goes to show you that Heavenly Father does answer prayers.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 60: Going on a Mission
This darling miracle is from an equally darling sister missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Jacksonville, Florida.
The greatest miracle of all started when I knew I needed to go on a mission. I never wanted to go on a mission. I was scared of the unknown and was not sure I could do it. Finally, I put all of my faith and trust in the Lord and because of that I am on a mission. While being on a mission I have been faced with a lot of trials. I have had a lot of opportunities to grow and see who I can become. I have learned to rely on the Lord, to really get on my knees and pray to Him, and let him make my burdens light. I have learned the importance of the Priesthood and how real it is. I have received many Priesthood blessings while being on a mission and it has truly showed me the power that is has through our faith. There are many times that I have wanted to give up and go home, but as I pondered how I would feel if I gave into Satan it made me stay on my mission. It made me have a stronger desire to overcome my trials and show him that I will not give up because the Lord and this gospel means more to me. It taught me to show Heavenly Father how much I love him and how much He means to me. Heavenly Father has carried me through so many of my trials. The best way I can attempt to pay him back is by serving Him. But once you try to pay Him back he always finds a way to bless you even more.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
The greatest miracle of all started when I knew I needed to go on a mission. I never wanted to go on a mission. I was scared of the unknown and was not sure I could do it. Finally, I put all of my faith and trust in the Lord and because of that I am on a mission. While being on a mission I have been faced with a lot of trials. I have had a lot of opportunities to grow and see who I can become. I have learned to rely on the Lord, to really get on my knees and pray to Him, and let him make my burdens light. I have learned the importance of the Priesthood and how real it is. I have received many Priesthood blessings while being on a mission and it has truly showed me the power that is has through our faith. There are many times that I have wanted to give up and go home, but as I pondered how I would feel if I gave into Satan it made me stay on my mission. It made me have a stronger desire to overcome my trials and show him that I will not give up because the Lord and this gospel means more to me. It taught me to show Heavenly Father how much I love him and how much He means to me. Heavenly Father has carried me through so many of my trials. The best way I can attempt to pay him back is by serving Him. But once you try to pay Him back he always finds a way to bless you even more.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Miracle 59: Dear Human Friend, God Loves You.
This is Sister Hutchins posting today and this simple, but incredible miracle is written by a sister missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that I love with my whole heart. She is currently serving in Jacksonville, Florida very close to me!
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
To be honest,
I see miracles in my life everyday. When I really stop and think about how God
has extended
His hand of mercy and love to me through what we call miracles, I think of this particular incident.
His hand of mercy and love to me through what we call miracles, I think of this particular incident.
I was going
to school at Brigham Young University-Idaho. It was my first time living away
from home and I didn’t feel very at home where I was living. To me, home was
still 1,000 miles away in California. I was living in an apartment with 5 other
girls, none of which I met prior to the day I moved in. I was away from friends
and family. I just felt very alone. I
found myself on the upper balcony of a building on campus.
I was
overwhelmed and I did something I hadn’t done in a very long time…I began to
sob. After crying until my eyes couldn’t cry any more, I heard footsteps coming
towards me. The next thing I knew there was an arm around draped around me,
comforting me. It was a couple that for some reason decided to walk through the
that building when they found me. I’ll never forget their names even though I
had never met them before or seen them since. They hugged me and gave me a
balloon that had a note inside that said “Dear human friend, Smile. God loves
you and so do we.” This wonderful couple was a miracle sent to me in a time of
need. God answers prayers and reaches His hand out to bless us through small
and simple, yet life changing, miracles.There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 58: A Miracle Found Passing the Sacrament
This powerful miracle is from a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Utah. Hope you love it.
My companion and I were sitting at the beginning in our Branch Sacrament meeting. It had snowed all night which had a pretty big effect on people coming to church. Only half of the ward members were able to make it and we couldn't see any of the people we were teaching. Feeling a little bummed, Sacrament meeting started and we began singing the opening hymn. As we were singing, a recent convert stood up and walked to sit with the deacons to pass the Sacrament. He had just received the Aaronic Priesthood and had been ordained a priest the week prior. Immediately, our disappointed feelings were gone as we watched this new member conquer his nervousness to use the priesthood for the first time. He has three sons under the age of 12 and all three of them were watching intently as the meeting went on. I am grateful for this opportunity we had to witness this incredible miracle with such a special family. This young father is learning and growing in the Gospel and setting a righteous example for his young sons. He and his wife plan on being sealed as a family for time and all eternity next August.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
My companion and I were sitting at the beginning in our Branch Sacrament meeting. It had snowed all night which had a pretty big effect on people coming to church. Only half of the ward members were able to make it and we couldn't see any of the people we were teaching. Feeling a little bummed, Sacrament meeting started and we began singing the opening hymn. As we were singing, a recent convert stood up and walked to sit with the deacons to pass the Sacrament. He had just received the Aaronic Priesthood and had been ordained a priest the week prior. Immediately, our disappointed feelings were gone as we watched this new member conquer his nervousness to use the priesthood for the first time. He has three sons under the age of 12 and all three of them were watching intently as the meeting went on. I am grateful for this opportunity we had to witness this incredible miracle with such a special family. This young father is learning and growing in the Gospel and setting a righteous example for his young sons. He and his wife plan on being sealed as a family for time and all eternity next August.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Miracle 57: My Brother and Savior
The darling woman who wrote this miracle lives in Jacksonville! Enjoy.
When I was about five years old my parents were fighting something fierce; they were both on drugs and crazy biker types. This particular night they were really going at it and I got scared because they beat on each other (My dad also had PTSD from Vietnam-he beat on my brother and I). I went and hid behind the couch and was waiting for them to stop fighting, totally distraught knowing that they were going to kill each other when a man, that I believe to be Jesus, appeared beside me took me in his arms. He told me everything would be okay and that I should go to sleep and he would protect me until morning. I remember waking up the next day thinking it was a dream. That was when I knew for sure that my brother and Savior was always looking out for me.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
When I was about five years old my parents were fighting something fierce; they were both on drugs and crazy biker types. This particular night they were really going at it and I got scared because they beat on each other (My dad also had PTSD from Vietnam-he beat on my brother and I). I went and hid behind the couch and was waiting for them to stop fighting, totally distraught knowing that they were going to kill each other when a man, that I believe to be Jesus, appeared beside me took me in his arms. He told me everything would be okay and that I should go to sleep and he would protect me until morning. I remember waking up the next day thinking it was a dream. That was when I knew for sure that my brother and Savior was always looking out for me.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 56: A Simple Knock
This incredible miracle is from an LDS man living in Las Vegas. Missionary work truly is a miracle!
The best thing that happened in my life was becoming an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints again! I think it's great that missionaries don't just try to find new members of the church, but they also go to less active members' homes and welcome them back as well. That happened to me this past April. I was at home on a day off and I heard a knock at the door! So I opened it and across the hall were two missionaries. I started talking to them and they asked me questions. Then I invited them back! To tell the truth, I skipped out on appointments, but the Elders didn't give up on me. I saw them at the mailbox and at Walmart. They just wanted me to come back so they went out of their way to care for me! I have been an active member now because of their care and my great ward!! And here's the best part...my best friend and neighbor just got baptized into the church because the missionaries asked me if I had friends interested in the church. I also fellowship with the current members and help them remain active! And all of this is simply from a knock from a set of missionaries one April morning as they visited the less active members. I'm thankful for missionary work to members and non-members alike!
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Miracle 55: In The Fast Lane
This lovely miracle is from a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints living in Kingsland, Georgia. She's is quite the crafty woman, and I adore her kind soul with my whole heart.
I have several miracles that have been major things in my life and miracles that happen every day (aka-blessings). People expect that a miracle has to be a large happening in their life. That is not always the case. I count my every day blessings in life as small miracles because God and Jesus Christ choose to be a part of my life if I accept them as part of mine.
I have several miracles that have been major things in my life and miracles that happen every day (aka-blessings). People expect that a miracle has to be a large happening in their life. That is not always the case. I count my every day blessings in life as small miracles because God and Jesus Christ choose to be a part of my life if I accept them as part of mine.
I
have a miracle that was rather big in my life that I will share with
you. In October of 1989 I was planning a trip to the Temple in Atlanta
from Macon, Georgia. I first had to find a way there because my car had broke
down. My Bishop let me use his car and him and his wife watched my
children. I was in the Atlanta area on I-75 driving in the far left
lane, going about 70 MPH (according to the speedometer) and the
interstate had three lanes to drive in. I was driving and suddenly I
heard this voice (mind you-I was alone); I thought that maybe I was
imagining the voice so I kept driving. Again I heard a voice and it was
more clear this time--it told me to get over in to the far right lane.
It was not an easy task in Atlanta traffic--many, many cars were coming
by me very fast. When I heard this voice speak the second time I looked
and amazingly the traffic opened up to let me through to the far right
lane. I had to slow down in order to get over and by the time I had
reached the right lane I was going much slower than I had been. As soon
as I got into the right lane I had a tire blowout and I was able to
move smoothly into the emergency lane. That could be the end of the
story but it is not. When I returned home I told the Bishop what had
happened and later that week he found out that his car was displaying
the speedometer wrong instead of the 70 that I thought I was going, I was
going 80. Had I had the blowout at that speed there could have been
many people hurt or killed. My Heavenly Father was watching over me that
day and I was in the right place to hear the Holy Ghost warn me to get
over. I am thankful for that affirmation that living the gospel can
cause great things to come to pass.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 53 & 54: God's Little Hello's
These darling miracles are from a return sister missionary attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
The power went out Wednesday morning and it was 15 below here in Utah. A couple years ago my parents had installed a gas fireplace, but that was no good without power for the fan. But my dad had installed an outlet on the outside of the house for it. So he was able to fire up a generator and plug the fan part of the fireplace in to the generator. So even though we were out of power for 8 hours in below zero weather we were able to stay warm. Miracle!
I have the flu really bad and have missed a week of class. And I was super nervous to have missed so much right before finals. I went back to one class yesterday and the girl in front of me turned around and gave me all her notes for the stuff I've missed so that I can get caught up. Miracle!!! That was such a tender mercy.
The Lord loves us!!! I am so grateful for the little things He does every day to remind me that He loves me. If we just pay attention we can see little "hello's" from God every day.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
The power went out Wednesday morning and it was 15 below here in Utah. A couple years ago my parents had installed a gas fireplace, but that was no good without power for the fan. But my dad had installed an outlet on the outside of the house for it. So he was able to fire up a generator and plug the fan part of the fireplace in to the generator. So even though we were out of power for 8 hours in below zero weather we were able to stay warm. Miracle!
I have the flu really bad and have missed a week of class. And I was super nervous to have missed so much right before finals. I went back to one class yesterday and the girl in front of me turned around and gave me all her notes for the stuff I've missed so that I can get caught up. Miracle!!! That was such a tender mercy.
The Lord loves us!!! I am so grateful for the little things He does every day to remind me that He loves me. If we just pay attention we can see little "hello's" from God every day.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Miracle 52: Finding a Co-Blogger
This is Sister Jenessa Hutchins writing and I have an incredible miracle to share. Are you ready? It deals entirely with this blog of miracles. You gotta love it.
I was beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed about reaching 1000 miracles by October 25th. The other night I knelt down and asked God how I was going to accomplish this task. I knew with faith and inspiration that it could be done, but I kept questioning how I could do it with the limited time I have on a computer as a missionary each day. The idea came to STOP doing it alone. I needed to switch from an "I" mentality to a "we" mentality. All I could think of was a co-blogger...someone to accomplish this crazy and amazing task with me. The VERY next day, I received an email from another darling missionary who had two miracles for me that she had collected herself. Right then and there I knew she should be my co-blogger. And miraculously, she was thrilled at the idea. So, ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to announce that this goal of reaching 1000 miracles is no longer being coordinated by just me. Sister-Jenessa Heckel will be working with me and together, with your help as well, we will reach this inspired goal of 1000 miracles. (Don't you love that her name is Jenessa too? It's much too perfect!) The world will know that God's hand truly is in every one of our days. I know this to be true with all my heart. God is in the details of our lives. Can't you feel it?
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
I was beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed about reaching 1000 miracles by October 25th. The other night I knelt down and asked God how I was going to accomplish this task. I knew with faith and inspiration that it could be done, but I kept questioning how I could do it with the limited time I have on a computer as a missionary each day. The idea came to STOP doing it alone. I needed to switch from an "I" mentality to a "we" mentality. All I could think of was a co-blogger...someone to accomplish this crazy and amazing task with me. The VERY next day, I received an email from another darling missionary who had two miracles for me that she had collected herself. Right then and there I knew she should be my co-blogger. And miraculously, she was thrilled at the idea. So, ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to announce that this goal of reaching 1000 miracles is no longer being coordinated by just me. Sister-Jenessa Heckel will be working with me and together, with your help as well, we will reach this inspired goal of 1000 miracles. (Don't you love that her name is Jenessa too? It's much too perfect!) The world will know that God's hand truly is in every one of our days. I know this to be true with all my heart. God is in the details of our lives. Can't you feel it?
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 51: In An Instant
This is Sister Heckel posting today and this miracle comes from a man very near and dear to my heart, all the way across the country in Vancouver, WA. This miracle changed his whole life!
My wife and I were married in September of 2009. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but I wasn't. Being a very spiritual person I went to church with her occasionally. While there, I could feel the spirit and was amazed by the friendship and family values that were very strong in the church.In October of 2010 we were going out for a walk, but were delayed by a number of things. We almost didn't go, but then decided to just make it a short walk. When we got to the gate we saw three young men riding by on bicycles. My wife knew they were missionaries from the church, but I didn't. We talked for awhile and she told them if they would give a lesson on family home evening that she would feed them dinner. They came over and we had a wonderful evening. They asked me if I would read the Book of Mormon and pray to know that it was true. I agreed. They visited at least once a week for about 7-months. I had many questions and they had more answers. I read and prayed and pondered the Book of Mormon. They fasted with us that I would find that it was true. I started to believe when I realized that the Book of Mormon was translated by a boy with a 4th grade education in about 90 days. I still didn't feel the spirit until one night we were on our way to dinner and I announced that I wanted to be baptized. My wife and the other people in the car were totally blown away. It's incredible how, in an instant, everything came together and I realized all the things that the missionaries and other members had been teaching me were true. I was baptized and confirmed about a month later. At he same time the spirit guided me to change jobs after 19 years at the same place of employment and my income increased by 50%. I know that it was a blessing from our Heavenly Father. I can't say that everyone who's baptized will receive that type of blessing, but I can guarantee that they will be blessed if they keep the covenants and endure to the end. That's my story condensed for everyone who wants to know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the restored church of Jesus Christ and that the Book of Mormon is true. I pass this information on in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
My wife and I were married in September of 2009. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but I wasn't. Being a very spiritual person I went to church with her occasionally. While there, I could feel the spirit and was amazed by the friendship and family values that were very strong in the church.In October of 2010 we were going out for a walk, but were delayed by a number of things. We almost didn't go, but then decided to just make it a short walk. When we got to the gate we saw three young men riding by on bicycles. My wife knew they were missionaries from the church, but I didn't. We talked for awhile and she told them if they would give a lesson on family home evening that she would feed them dinner. They came over and we had a wonderful evening. They asked me if I would read the Book of Mormon and pray to know that it was true. I agreed. They visited at least once a week for about 7-months. I had many questions and they had more answers. I read and prayed and pondered the Book of Mormon. They fasted with us that I would find that it was true. I started to believe when I realized that the Book of Mormon was translated by a boy with a 4th grade education in about 90 days. I still didn't feel the spirit until one night we were on our way to dinner and I announced that I wanted to be baptized. My wife and the other people in the car were totally blown away. It's incredible how, in an instant, everything came together and I realized all the things that the missionaries and other members had been teaching me were true. I was baptized and confirmed about a month later. At he same time the spirit guided me to change jobs after 19 years at the same place of employment and my income increased by 50%. I know that it was a blessing from our Heavenly Father. I can't say that everyone who's baptized will receive that type of blessing, but I can guarantee that they will be blessed if they keep the covenants and endure to the end. That's my story condensed for everyone who wants to know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the restored church of Jesus Christ and that the Book of Mormon is true. I pass this information on in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Miracle 50: Miracles Happen As We Perform His Work
This miracle is from a darling missionary, Sister Jenessa Heckel, who is actually going to be a co-blogger working on this lovely project of reaching 1000 miracles with me. She's a gem.
I have suffered from back pain for years. It was one of the main reasons why I had to return home from my mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after only 6 months. When I was preparing to return, I still had some minor issues, but nothing that couldn't be dealt with. Since I have been out, MIRACULOUSLY, I have not had ANY back pain!!!! The Lord has completely spared me of that pain that I might be able to do the work that He has called me to do!! I can say that I have been completely back pain free for over 6 weeks now, after struggling for nearly 6 YEARS!!!
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find us on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
I have suffered from back pain for years. It was one of the main reasons why I had to return home from my mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after only 6 months. When I was preparing to return, I still had some minor issues, but nothing that couldn't be dealt with. Since I have been out, MIRACULOUSLY, I have not had ANY back pain!!!! The Lord has completely spared me of that pain that I might be able to do the work that He has called me to do!! I can say that I have been completely back pain free for over 6 weeks now, after struggling for nearly 6 YEARS!!!
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find us on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins and Sister-Jenessa Heckel or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! We would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 49: Living Worthy of Divine Help
This lovely miracle is from a young woman I admire more and more with each passing day. She has a heart of gold and is changing the world on her mission.
Anyone can experience a miracle. But sometimes, we have to qualify ourselves for a miracle. When I was in high school, I took an ACT prep course so that I could do well on that college entrance standardized exam. I wanted to do well on the test so that I would get into my desired colleges and be able to get scholarships.
So I took the prep course and steadily improved my scores throughout it. The class finished on a Friday morning and the real exam was that next Saturday morning. I went out with friends that Friday night to have a good time before I would have to focus and take the test. That night, I did not follow the youth standards that had been set by my church and our prophet, and that I had committed to live by. I didn't think anything of it that night, but the next morning, I prayed for help on the exam...and I did horrible. I couldn't focus, couldn't remember the strategies I had learned, ran out of time, and gave up. I was so frustrated with myself for taking for granted the power of God's miracles.
The next time I took the ACT a month later, I had repented and resolved to not let the adversary lead my life ever again. I had humbled myself before God as I should have done long before. I studied my scriptures more diligently and prayed more fervently the weeks leading up to the exam. I fasted that Sunday in preparation for that exam. I went to bed early the night before. When it came time to take the ACT, I said one last prayer and got to work.
And God worked a miracle. I know that for a fact. I received a near perfect overall score on the ACT, scoring 100% in some sections of the test. I had never before done even close to as well as I did. As I qualified myself for divine help, God granted me a miracle as I trusted and had faith in Him.
This miracle God blessed me with allowed me to attend my desired college with a 4-year full-tuition scholarship...a blessing that continues to bring forth more good fruits as my life continues.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Anyone can experience a miracle. But sometimes, we have to qualify ourselves for a miracle. When I was in high school, I took an ACT prep course so that I could do well on that college entrance standardized exam. I wanted to do well on the test so that I would get into my desired colleges and be able to get scholarships.
So I took the prep course and steadily improved my scores throughout it. The class finished on a Friday morning and the real exam was that next Saturday morning. I went out with friends that Friday night to have a good time before I would have to focus and take the test. That night, I did not follow the youth standards that had been set by my church and our prophet, and that I had committed to live by. I didn't think anything of it that night, but the next morning, I prayed for help on the exam...and I did horrible. I couldn't focus, couldn't remember the strategies I had learned, ran out of time, and gave up. I was so frustrated with myself for taking for granted the power of God's miracles.
The next time I took the ACT a month later, I had repented and resolved to not let the adversary lead my life ever again. I had humbled myself before God as I should have done long before. I studied my scriptures more diligently and prayed more fervently the weeks leading up to the exam. I fasted that Sunday in preparation for that exam. I went to bed early the night before. When it came time to take the ACT, I said one last prayer and got to work.
And God worked a miracle. I know that for a fact. I received a near perfect overall score on the ACT, scoring 100% in some sections of the test. I had never before done even close to as well as I did. As I qualified myself for divine help, God granted me a miracle as I trusted and had faith in Him.
This miracle God blessed me with allowed me to attend my desired college with a 4-year full-tuition scholarship...a blessing that continues to bring forth more good fruits as my life continues.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 48: The Power of Animals
This miracle is also from my darling missionary companion who hopes to one day be a Veterinary Technician.
It was my senior year of high school. I had been very stressed out. Things at home were bad and I was just having one of those bad days we all have some times. Luckily it was Wednesday, the night we have Young Womens. That night we were going up to my leader’s ranch. One of the other girls and I got up there a little early. Since my friend knew I had had a bad day, she asked our leader if we could go out and pet the horses before the rest of the girls got there. As I was petting the horses my mood started to change. By the time Lori called us back in the house I had forgotten about the rest of my day and I was able to have a good time with the rest of the girls. The Lord works in many different ways to help people.One of the greatest ways He helps me is through animals. I can feel His love for me whenever I am around some of His greatest creations. Sometimes I think the He created them just for me to be able to find peace.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Miracle 47: God is Guiding Us
I’m Sister Deanna Hibpshman. I’m serving a
mission for The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints in Jacksonville,
Florida.
My companion, Sister Hutchins, and I were out knocking doors trying to find someone to share
the message of the restored gospel with.
Sister Hutchins and I had felt very led by the Spirit to the street we were on. We had been
knocking doors for a little under an hour, it had gotten dark, we were having
no success, and we had another appointment to get to. Remembering that we had
been led to this street, we decided to knock one more door before walking back
to the car. We knocked and out stepped Jim. We offered to pray for him. Sister Hutchins said the prayer and we all felt
a very strong spirit. I then asked if we could come back and share with him
more of what we believe and help him feel of the spirit more. He accepted and we are now teaching him about
the restored gospel and helping him come closer to his Father in Heaven. I know
that God really does guide each of us. He guides his missionaries to the people
who are looking for him. God is there.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 46: Not One, But Two
This inspiring miracle is from a Mormon mom living in Jacksonville. I love it a little extra. Enjoy!
This is the story of how Heavenly Father blessed my family. My mother and father were very eager to start a family when they first were married in 1980. They had dreams of having a large family. But sad news soon followed. After months of trying to get pregnant, they discovered that because of medical reasons my mother had to have her ovaries removed. She was left with only a quarter of an ovary. Doctors told them they would never be able to have children. They were devastated. Their dreams of having a biological family were shattered. My mother took this news especially hard. She remembers watching the news and hearing of mothers abandoning their children and of one particular mother who threw her newborn baby in the dumpster. She remembers praying to God to have someone leave a baby in her garbage can and then feeling angry that she would never have children. She soon repented. After much prayer and time had passed, my father and mother resigned themselves to the fact that biological children would never enter their home.
In 1984, they were getting ready to travel to Mexico with the hopes of starting their journey toward adoption. Right before their trip my mother was feeling ill and went to a clinic for a checkup. The nurse walked out with the results of the tests they had done. She then very coldly told my mom that she was pregnant and asked if she wanted to keep the baby. My mother and father were astonished! This was the answer to their many prayers for four long years! And, of course, they were going to keep the baby Heavenly Father had sent them. They knew that a miracle had just happened. They walked out of that doctor’s office feeling happier than they had ever been before. And the miracles did not stop then. Several months later my mother’s doctor kept noticing she was gaining more weight than she should have been gaining at that point in her pregnancy. The doctor was concerned. After an ultrasound they found out Heavenly Father was not only blessing them with one miracle but with two! My twin sister and I were born in April of 1985.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
This is the story of how Heavenly Father blessed my family. My mother and father were very eager to start a family when they first were married in 1980. They had dreams of having a large family. But sad news soon followed. After months of trying to get pregnant, they discovered that because of medical reasons my mother had to have her ovaries removed. She was left with only a quarter of an ovary. Doctors told them they would never be able to have children. They were devastated. Their dreams of having a biological family were shattered. My mother took this news especially hard. She remembers watching the news and hearing of mothers abandoning their children and of one particular mother who threw her newborn baby in the dumpster. She remembers praying to God to have someone leave a baby in her garbage can and then feeling angry that she would never have children. She soon repented. After much prayer and time had passed, my father and mother resigned themselves to the fact that biological children would never enter their home.
In 1984, they were getting ready to travel to Mexico with the hopes of starting their journey toward adoption. Right before their trip my mother was feeling ill and went to a clinic for a checkup. The nurse walked out with the results of the tests they had done. She then very coldly told my mom that she was pregnant and asked if she wanted to keep the baby. My mother and father were astonished! This was the answer to their many prayers for four long years! And, of course, they were going to keep the baby Heavenly Father had sent them. They knew that a miracle had just happened. They walked out of that doctor’s office feeling happier than they had ever been before. And the miracles did not stop then. Several months later my mother’s doctor kept noticing she was gaining more weight than she should have been gaining at that point in her pregnancy. The doctor was concerned. After an ultrasound they found out Heavenly Father was not only blessing them with one miracle but with two! My twin sister and I were born in April of 1985.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 45: With Humble Heart
This wonderful miracle is from my missionary companion's father. He's great. We love him. And we love this miracle.
We were living in a apartment in Silt, Colorado and knew we had to move. We were having a hard time finding another place to live within the boundaries of our church congregation that we had been attending. I had been praying and praying for weeks that some place would open up. My wife and I were getting desperate as the time to move was fast approaching and we were not getting any answer from Heavenly Father. About two weeks before we were to move, my wife and I were talking about what we were going to do. We were starting to prepare to have to camp out somewhere until we found something. My wife asked me if I had been humble in my prayers and I had to admit that I had not been and was getting frustrated that I had received no revelation or answer to my prayers. So we kneeled down and took the time to humble our hearts to Heavenly Father. We began to pray with humble hearts and as we prayed I could hear the Holy Spirit telling me to go talk to our bishop. When we had finished our prayer and I told my wife what I felt. We called and set up an appointment with our bishop. At the meeting, we told our bishop what was going on. He told us of a Church member in a local congregation that had a house in our congregation that may be available. He made a phone call right then and it was true! The next day we met with the owner of the house and he was just finishing up remodeling it and was glad to rent to us. He said we would be able to move in the same day that we would have to move out of our apartment. We lived there for 8 years until we moved to where we live now. So now when I pray I make sure to take the time to humble my heart to the Lord before I pray. In Jesus' name, amen.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
We were living in a apartment in Silt, Colorado and knew we had to move. We were having a hard time finding another place to live within the boundaries of our church congregation that we had been attending. I had been praying and praying for weeks that some place would open up. My wife and I were getting desperate as the time to move was fast approaching and we were not getting any answer from Heavenly Father. About two weeks before we were to move, my wife and I were talking about what we were going to do. We were starting to prepare to have to camp out somewhere until we found something. My wife asked me if I had been humble in my prayers and I had to admit that I had not been and was getting frustrated that I had received no revelation or answer to my prayers. So we kneeled down and took the time to humble our hearts to Heavenly Father. We began to pray with humble hearts and as we prayed I could hear the Holy Spirit telling me to go talk to our bishop. When we had finished our prayer and I told my wife what I felt. We called and set up an appointment with our bishop. At the meeting, we told our bishop what was going on. He told us of a Church member in a local congregation that had a house in our congregation that may be available. He made a phone call right then and it was true! The next day we met with the owner of the house and he was just finishing up remodeling it and was glad to rent to us. He said we would be able to move in the same day that we would have to move out of our apartment. We lived there for 8 years until we moved to where we live now. So now when I pray I make sure to take the time to humble my heart to the Lord before I pray. In Jesus' name, amen.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Miracle 44: Simple Tender Mercies
This darling sister missionary is someone I adore with my whole heart. She's from Utah and has been our serving here in Jacksonville for 3 months.
Mine is a small miracle, maybe more of a tender mercy. Some might say it was just good timing or a coincidence. But for me, I know it was a little miracle, just for me.
Mine is a small miracle, maybe more of a tender mercy. Some might say it was just good timing or a coincidence. But for me, I know it was a little miracle, just for me.
It was a
very cold, and rainy day in Orem, Utah. The sky was dark and gloomy, the rain was
coming down hard. I had worked a long 14 hour shift the day before and was just
finishing up my classes for the day. I was exhausted. As I was headed outside
to walk bake to my apartment form campus it started to rain even harder as the
drops slowly turned to hail. I didn’t want to walk home in this weather! I was
so tired, school had been long and very difficult that day. I got a little
weepy as I do when I’m over tired, as the first tear fell my phone rang. It was
my mom. She said that she had been thinking of me and missed me so she drove
down to visit. I was so excited! She came and found me, took me to a nice
dinner and had a great time laughing and joking. It was just what I needed. My Heavenly Father knew I was having a rough day so he sent an angel to lift my
spirits. My mom had no idea I was so tired and on the brink of tears when she
called, she had no idea that I so hoped for someone to get me a ride home so I
didn’t have to walk in the horrible weather, but God did. He knows us, He loves
us and He watches over us. God places people in our lives to be his helping hands,
to get us the hug we need, right when we need it. I’m grateful for his love for
all of us. I say these
things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 43: "God Heard My Prayer"
This 2 in 1 miracle is from a college student living in Utah. He served his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Jacksonville, Florida as well!
Last Wednesday I was in Colorado with a mission friend for Thanksgiving. We decided that we'd do a study together in the morning for our daily scripture study. I started the study with prayer and asked that God would again give us a witness of the divinity of the Book of Mormon. That Sunday, which was this last Sunday (12-1-13) my friend Michael stood to give his testimony. While listening to the spirit testify of his words I was prompted to pick up my scriptures. I held the Book of Mormon I took on my LDS mission. Without opening it at all, I felt the Holy Ghost manifest the truth of the Book of Mormon to me. I then walked to pulpit and testified of its truth. I was and am thankful for that. We left for Utah that day after a nice dinner. A friend asked if I could pick her up from Salt Lake City airport. I thought this is the opportunity to serve one of Gods children that I had been praying for. Of course I said yes. With a 45 minute drive in front of me, I remembered my tires were so bold that I could see the inner lining of the tire. Still having a strong desire to serve, I prayed asking Eternal Father if He'd get me to the airport safely. I ended my prayer in Jesus Christ's name. Twenty minutes later without saying a word to one of my friends, he turns to me and asks, "Do you want to take this car to pick your friend up...that way you won't have to worry about your tires?" Oh the joy I felt as I immediately recognized that the Lord had heard my prayer and answered the desires of my heart. I was able to pick up my friend and she was very thankful. Heavenly Father loves his children and if we desire he will allow us to serve n His kingdom and receive a strong spiritual witness of his existence. I know He lives and loves us. This knowledge has changed my life forever. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Miracle 42: Miraculous Priesthood Blessings
This darling sister missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is currently serving in Jacksonville, has one beautiful testimony, and shares my first name...so I love her a little bit extra.
I was 10 years old at the time and it had been less than 24 hours since my dad had come home from having surgery on his knee. He all of a sudden was struggling to breath and in a LOT of pain. My mother rushed him to the hospital and they found that he had a blood clot in his lung. He was transported by ambulance to a larger hospital with better facilities. He went by ambulance because the cloud cover was too thick for life-flight. One of my uncles was on call that night and so he was in the ambulance with my father. He gave my father a Priesthood blessing, when my uncle said "Amen," my father took a deep breath and the pain was GONE! When they arrived at the larger hospital in Salt Lake City, the blood clot was nowhere to be found. It was truly a miracle. Not many people survive that kind of blood clot. I feel truly blessed by the amazing power of the Priesthood and the miracle of still having my father alive today!
[To read more about this miracle, follow this link!]
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
I was 10 years old at the time and it had been less than 24 hours since my dad had come home from having surgery on his knee. He all of a sudden was struggling to breath and in a LOT of pain. My mother rushed him to the hospital and they found that he had a blood clot in his lung. He was transported by ambulance to a larger hospital with better facilities. He went by ambulance because the cloud cover was too thick for life-flight. One of my uncles was on call that night and so he was in the ambulance with my father. He gave my father a Priesthood blessing, when my uncle said "Amen," my father took a deep breath and the pain was GONE! When they arrived at the larger hospital in Salt Lake City, the blood clot was nowhere to be found. It was truly a miracle. Not many people survive that kind of blood clot. I feel truly blessed by the amazing power of the Priesthood and the miracle of still having my father alive today!
[To read more about this miracle, follow this link!]
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Miracle 41: Acting By Faith
This gem of a missionary views his decision to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a miracle and I absolutely love it.
One that particularly stands out to me is how I came to the decision to go on a mission. I was 24 years old, and life was busy! I had a great job at a bank, working in the residential lending division. I was also making my way through school, studying business. Things seemed to be going along at an amazing clip. I was finally focused, and getting things done. At this point in my life, I had only been going to church for about 8 months, having been inactive since the age of 13. For some reason, a mission continued to pop into my head, what seemed like daily. I ignored it, and rationalized my thinking, then ignored it some more. How could I go on a mission? I will be 27 when I get back. I will have 2 years left of school to finish. I want to get married and start a family. To boot, I will need to be working, and be making money for the future! So much faced me on the tail end! I felt overwhelmed just thinking about it. Frankly, it seemed impossible. I prayed about it often. I continued to get the impression, that i indeed needed to serve a mission. One night, after working late, I sat in my office, and decided to call my Bishop. That night, I went straight from work to the Bishop's office, to meet with him. I was nervous. Many thoughts were going through my head. Many doubts filled my mind, and seemed like they were going to be the victor. I was able to make it to the church building. That night, I filled out all of my missionary paperwork. The only thing left to do was to get a doctor's appointment, as well as a dentist check up, which were able to get done, miraculously, in the following two days. I still was nervous, but I was going for it. I guess this is what 'acting by faith' really was. I was putting my faith to the test. The second I submitted my papers, an overwhelming sense of peace came over me. I knew without a doubt, that this is what I needed to do, and that everything would take care of itself post-mission. I feel so blessed to have this amazing opportunity to serve the Lord. To think that I almost let it pass me by, makes me sick. I am so grateful for the hand of the Lord that guided me through each trial and tribulation. With each decision I made throughout this process, the Lord was by my side, teaching me, and helping me along. I will be forever grateful. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
One that particularly stands out to me is how I came to the decision to go on a mission. I was 24 years old, and life was busy! I had a great job at a bank, working in the residential lending division. I was also making my way through school, studying business. Things seemed to be going along at an amazing clip. I was finally focused, and getting things done. At this point in my life, I had only been going to church for about 8 months, having been inactive since the age of 13. For some reason, a mission continued to pop into my head, what seemed like daily. I ignored it, and rationalized my thinking, then ignored it some more. How could I go on a mission? I will be 27 when I get back. I will have 2 years left of school to finish. I want to get married and start a family. To boot, I will need to be working, and be making money for the future! So much faced me on the tail end! I felt overwhelmed just thinking about it. Frankly, it seemed impossible. I prayed about it often. I continued to get the impression, that i indeed needed to serve a mission. One night, after working late, I sat in my office, and decided to call my Bishop. That night, I went straight from work to the Bishop's office, to meet with him. I was nervous. Many thoughts were going through my head. Many doubts filled my mind, and seemed like they were going to be the victor. I was able to make it to the church building. That night, I filled out all of my missionary paperwork. The only thing left to do was to get a doctor's appointment, as well as a dentist check up, which were able to get done, miraculously, in the following two days. I still was nervous, but I was going for it. I guess this is what 'acting by faith' really was. I was putting my faith to the test. The second I submitted my papers, an overwhelming sense of peace came over me. I knew without a doubt, that this is what I needed to do, and that everything would take care of itself post-mission. I feel so blessed to have this amazing opportunity to serve the Lord. To think that I almost let it pass me by, makes me sick. I am so grateful for the hand of the Lord that guided me through each trial and tribulation. With each decision I made throughout this process, the Lord was by my side, teaching me, and helping me along. I will be forever grateful. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Miracle 40: Falling Out The Window
This lovely miracle is from a young man living in Kingsland,Georgia. He is one of four sons and has one amazing family.
When I was about five, I was looking out the window at night, and the screen broke. I fell out and hit the ground, though I really don't remember falling. After that, I remember being completely calm, except for when the fire rescue people cut open my Buzz Light-year shirt. I was taken to a hospital where they checked me and put me through CAT scans, but couldn't find anything wrong with me. I only had a scratch on the knee, and I consider that a miracle.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
When I was about five, I was looking out the window at night, and the screen broke. I fell out and hit the ground, though I really don't remember falling. After that, I remember being completely calm, except for when the fire rescue people cut open my Buzz Light-year shirt. I was taken to a hospital where they checked me and put me through CAT scans, but couldn't find anything wrong with me. I only had a scratch on the knee, and I consider that a miracle.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
Miracle 39: Tender Mercies From Following the Spirit
Another miracle from another missionary serving in Jacksonville with me! Hope you love it.
The first night of my time in a new area was an interesting experience, it was like starting my mission all over again. I was determined to hit the ground running though and as we know in missionary work, nothing happens until you find someone to teach. So, I was really hoping the spirit would guide us somewhere, and I was listening closely for any kind of prompting from the Spirit. We had just knocked on the door of a potential investigator who wasn't home, and as we were walking away I felt prompted that we should knock on the neighbor's door. The man who answered happened to be a less-active member of the church who talked to us for a good 20 minutes and then asked that we come back again. Oh how beautiful are the miraculous tender-mercies that come from listening to the spirit.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
The first night of my time in a new area was an interesting experience, it was like starting my mission all over again. I was determined to hit the ground running though and as we know in missionary work, nothing happens until you find someone to teach. So, I was really hoping the spirit would guide us somewhere, and I was listening closely for any kind of prompting from the Spirit. We had just knocked on the door of a potential investigator who wasn't home, and as we were walking away I felt prompted that we should knock on the neighbor's door. The man who answered happened to be a less-active member of the church who talked to us for a good 20 minutes and then asked that we come back again. Oh how beautiful are the miraculous tender-mercies that come from listening to the spirit.
There can be miracles when you believe in God.
Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.
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