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I don't know where to start because there is so much to talk about! I'm going to backtrack through my week and tell you something for each day, whether it's something that happened or just a spiritual thought.
Sunday: Elder Bednar came and spoke to us. We were watching "The Character of Christ" a talk he had given at the MTC a few years ago, then when it ended he came waltzing on in and gave another great talk! This time it was in person!
Monday - Friday: I was going to try and say something for each day but I looked back and realized that it all just blends into one big mess. At the MTC there seems to be a weird sense of time. It speeds up, slows down, and gets blended together. But it's all good things! I love the spirit here and the fun times with other missionaries.
Saturday (today): got up early this morning and went to the temple. Today is our preparation day so we do stuff to get ready for the rest of the week. After the temple i got my hair cut the absolute shortest I think it has ever been. No I will not be sending a picture until it is a lot a lot longer. But its not too bad its just a little off the top. Now I am sitting here typing my email with 100 other stinky elders while we wait for our laundry cycle to finish! Gotta love the MTC. It has been really great but I do admit Im getting anxious to go.
Lowlight
The language is really hard. Its an interesting experience though because I am learning so much faster than I ever think I could, and yet I wish I could be better. Even though it is discouraging I can still see progress however and am so grateful because I know the Lord is helping me as I work hard.
Oh and also the food is terrible...
Highlight
I love the scriptures. I have had more time to read the scriptures than I ever had before. I find myself getting excited and swallowed by their stories and teachings. As I read the scriptures I feel so peaceful and know that everything is going to be ok. I invite all of you to read the Book of Mormon with me. I have a testimony that it is the word of God. Written by prophets a long time ago and revealed to the prophets in our day.
Hand of God
Ive been able to see myself grow in so many ways while I've been at the MTC, both physically and spiritually. But the most important thing is the testimony that I have strengthened of my savior Jesus Christ. At first it was such a simple testimony and now I feel like it has developed into so much more than that. There are two scriptures that explain how my testimony was, and a different scripture that explains how it is now. I wont include the words because I want all of you to go read them for yourself.
Philippians 4:13 - This is what I used to feel like.
2 Nephi 22:2 - This is what I feel now
I know that Jesus is my Savior, He is my song. I love Him. I know that no matter what we are going through in this life we are never out of his reach. As we come closer to Him, He will bless us beyond imagination. Keep being the amazing people you are and blessing the lives of those around you. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
LETS GO CHANGE THE WORLD
-Elder Anderson
1. He is from my classroom
2. My companion who reminds me of Napoleon Dynamite. He is a spiritual giant.
3. My nametag
4. My desk
I promise I'll do better about taking higher quality pictures this week!
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