Church is True!

July 5, 2016

Hey friends and family!!!

So a week down in the MTC! I've honestly never felt so many emotions in my life! The first 3 days were the longest, yet most spiritual days of my life. I have learned so much here, whether about teaching investigators, or feeling the Holy Ghost. My testimony has grown so strong here, especially about prayer. I notice that as I absorb myself into the work, and don't let my mind wander, the Spirit guides me in every class. Like I'll be in class with my district, and a question is asked, and I'll just raise my hand and say something crazy spiritual haha, but I know it is only because the Spirit is strong here.

I got to watch Elder Bednar's Christmas talk in the MTC called Character of Christ. I advise you all to find it if you can, it is now my favorite talk. I learned that as we are all natural men/women, we actually can't do His work, but through God we can. We can only have God with us though if we invite the Spirit in everything we do. I actually have so much I could write home about, but I know that I need to be obedient, especially in email time haha.

So I have been struggling with homesickness pretty bad, and I actually received a blessing here, but every night I make sure to pray. Every single day, without fail, I receive an answer to my prayers, and it is such a testimony builder. I have a companion, and his name is Elder Harvey. He is literally silent haha. At first it was hard, but I've learned to love him and I'm grateful I got him as my companion. My district is AMAZING! There are 8 elders and 4 sisters. Elder Harvey is actually going to Maryland Baltimore which is weird because companions usually go together. 5 of the elders are going to Michigan though, and I've met some other elders in the MTC going to Michigan too! I can't tell you how bad I just want to go into the field. It is weird how slow time is going here, but it is also good because we have more time to learn. I have so much more to learn. We got our first investigators yesterday, and one of them is literally from a gang. His dad died when he was four years old. At first, I really didn't want to teach him, but I kid you not, I've learned to love him so much. It is so much easier to teach people if you love them.

Sorry for the short email, I will have a better one next week! I needed to email my family really bad :) Last thought, We can only bring investigators as far as our own conversion. That is super deep to me because it teaches me that I need to convert myself more before I can teach! Kind of like the thought, if you aren't progressing, you are digressing. Love you all and miss you! I pray for you every night!

Love,

Elder Moberly