7/28/16 - Life in the MTC

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Hey everyone!



This week has been a spiritual strengthening one for sure.  On Sunday I got to sing with the MTC Choir as backup for the Nashville Tribute Band.  They sing gospel songs, like LDS gospel, and they're super country.  But their message is one that relates to any religion so y'all should look them up and listen to some!  



The spiritual strengthening part of my week goes as thus:



I've started holding myself accountable to Heavenly Father.  Like at the beginning of each day, in my prayers I'll tell Him my goals for the day,  like "study _____ in my language. Get ____ memorized.  Plan ____ lesson" things like that.  And then at the end of the day, I'll tell Him how I did.  Let me tell you, that's intimidating!  He certainly knows when you aren't living up to your potential.  It's only scary because I can hear Him tell me I didn't do well, and where and how I can do better, when I ask.  But when I do all that I can, I hear His praise, and I NEVER WANT TO STOP HEARING THAT.  I do all that I can so that every night I'll feel His gratitude.  



I was made District Leader!!!!  Haha! In the MTC, that just means that I'm the one in charge of getting the mail for my district. That's it.  But in the field the District leader has a bunch of other responsibilities.  I only have 3 more weeks here, thank goodness. I’m ready to be in the field spreading the gospel.



Oh! It's the day after Pioneer Day!  Which means that everything in the MTC is shut down.  Dry cleaners, hair cuts, the bookstore, the front desk.....everyone's on vacation.  Utah and their weird Mormon holidays…haha.



Only 101 more weeks!  101 more weekly emails! 101 more times I get to use the internet...whoopie J



Until next week.



Love,

Pier


Comments

  1. CarlJuly 29, 2016 at 12:26 AM

    Glad it is going well, Pier. Stay strong. I know Your mom and Dad are proud of you. Carl

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