Sept 5, 2015 (Email)
Dear Momma (And
whoever you want to read this email),
I'm having such a
great time at the MTC, I have learned so much and have grown in my
spirituality, though I could not have done it without the Lord's help. In
reality i am as the dust of the world in comparison with our loving Heavenly
Father. I love this opportunity to be 100% humble and to have Christ work
through me in bringing souls to him. This last week seemed so fast, probably
because I have been enjoying the times I have had here with learning and with
my group and companion. We had two teachers everyday, one in the morning and
one at night. The morning one was Sister Harris, she's a bit cheesy when it
comes to teaching almost to the point of me feeling uncomfortable but I still
learn from her! The night teacher is Elder Mcginn, and he's probably the best
teacher there is here. He is so cool, and I have learned so much from him. So I
don't know If you know this Mom and Dad but Dallin H. Oaks talked to us last
Sunday!! It only happens three times a year that an Apostle of the Lord comes
and talks to us, and I'm truly blessed to have had him speak to us. He talked
about how The Holy Ghost is such an essential role in our lives, especially
teaching. He said two things that were really profound and that hit me hard.
First he said that The Holy Ghost is the most important thing that we can have
during this life. And as I thought about that, it really does make since
because in order to learn more about our Savior and how he works and his
teachings, the Holy Ghost needs to touch our hearts and testify to us that
these things are true. That's why we need to be in tune with the spirit at all
times because he can literally guide us throughout our lives. Second he said
that we can't look past the needs of others. He told a story about how two
missionaries were discussing to an investigator about the message they wanted
to present to him or her, but the investigator brought up a completely
different topic but instead the missionaries told what they wanted to tell and
totally shut out her needs. This can apply to anything not just the people we
teach but random people getting our of there comfort zone to try and seek peace
and god's love. My companion is doing really well and he seems to enjoy the
time he has had at the MTC but he can talk a lot more that's for sure! Tell
the Larsen's thank you so much for the package that they sent me. That
was so kind of Katelyn and tell her that I sent her a letter and she'll be
receiving it soon. Thanks Dad for the tips, they definitely helped! I
appreciated your guys's packages and letters that you sent me, it truly is
heart warming reading them in bed after a hard day!! But NO PACKAGES TILL
CHRISTMAS???? How am I going to survive momma??? hahaha I love you guys dearly
and will be getting a call from me on monday so keep your phone close. Tell Gma
(Berry) she will get my letter soon and tell her thank you so much and I
loved it!! Tell Tara the same thing. You guys are in my prayers and will give
you more info on the phone.
Love,
Elder Beddes
Thought of the week,
Watch "Bearing
Our Burdens with Hope" on Mormon Messages. It's a beautiful video. I wish
you would have checked your email from me three hours ago and responded! But I
guess you guys are busy! I think about you guys often and love you so much.
I've come a long way from day one at the MTC, and the support i'm getting from
you guys is beyond kind so thank you. Momma, you can share with anybody you
want on whatever you want. It's all up to you. Share my emails with Jakes
parents and Chases though, I think you pretty much have been sharing with
family so keep it up! Wish me luck in Toronto.
Love,
Elder Beddes
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