Hello Everyone!
Oh my goodness can you believe it I am almost done at the MTC. I have had such a wonderful experience and can't wait to go forth and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people. This is not my work; it is the work of the Lord. Our Heavenly Father desires that we come back to Him and it is only through the gospel of Jesus Christ that we can.
This week has been full of adventures and change. On Thursday my companion went home. She wrote to us and let us know that she was doing well at home. I am now in a tri-companionship. We have had our challenges as we have been trying to adjust to each other and the differences of companionships. I think I caught a glimpse of what it will be like when I switch companions. In class we have been learning a lot and studying a great deal. As I have been studying the Atonement, it has helped me to renew the important role that our Savior Jesus Christ has in our lives. Because of the Atonement we can change and return to our Heavenly Father, if we do all that he asks of us. Quote from Brad Wilcox, "You are saved by grace, but have you been changed by grace." (Probably not exact, but close enough, I don't have it right with me).
Yesterday for MTC Devotional I sang in the MTC Choir. We sang "Consider the Lilies". It totally applies to everyone’s life. NO matter who we are, through Jesus Christ we can be healed, if we trust him, and our hearts can be turned to gold. It doesn't matter who you are HE LOVES YOU!!! The other great thing about devotional is.....Elder Dallin H. Oaks (one of the 12 Apostles) spoke. It was also being broadcasted to other MTC's throughout the world. He talked about how to receive the spirit and how to keep the spirit. He mostly related it all to the sacrament. If we are living our lives in a way that we can always partake of the sacrament we can always be worthy of the spirit to be with us. It is great that we have the opportunity to repent each day of our lives. We are not perfect, but we should all be striving to become like Jesus Christ. Through our efforts and daily repentance He will help us to change and allow for his spirit to be with us.
I really enjoy having gym time, and it will be very different once I get out into the field. I try to get a mile run in every time I go, but there are times I just don't have the energy to run. However I love playing 4-square and volleyball. The group that plays together we have a lot of fun and total fun and games. I can see why they say to exercise, it's a great way to release and prepare for the day.
I GOT MY TRAVEL PLANS!! I leave Monday morning, March 26 at 4 AM from the MTC. I fly out of SLC around 7 and will be in Chicago by noon. I can't wait to serve the people in the Chicago mission. Who knows where I will end up, but where ever it is I know it's where the Lord wants me to be.
I Love you all dearly and hope that things are going well with your life and families.
I want you all to know that I know that this is the gospel of Jesus Christ. That his true church has once again been established on the earth to bless the lives of his children that they may return to the presence of our Heavenly Father once again. I challenge each of you to read the Book of Mormon and to do as it says in Moroni 10:4. It doesn't matter how many times you have read it or if you already know it's true. It is still okay to ask to have the reassurance and to be guided by the spirit to know of the truth continually. It's not a onetime answer. I know that through faith all things are possible. I know that we can't go through this life doing it on our own. It's hard enough as it is, so come unto Christ. Rely on him and cast your burdens at his feet. He will lift your load and help you through all things. He suffered and died for us that we may. As Elder Holland said in conference a couple of years ago, “None were with Him." Don't leave him out of your life. He needs to be a part of it.
Take care and I hope to hear from some of you soon. I would like to also know what is going on in your lives.
Love,
Sister Carlton
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