Every week here is awesome, but the consistency of being at the MTC so long has led to such wonderful blessings and realizations. Every week brings new challenges and so much spiritual knowledge. Every day my companion shares
insights about what she learned in her personal study, and I will miss her
so much when we separate in HK. My district is practically perfect in every
way. I know I will be best friends with these girls for the rest of my
life. I really admire how Christ-like they are and am grateful for how
different we all are.
We had a devotional last night by the General Young Womens president,
Bonnie L. Oscarson. I loved her talk so much, and want to share a few of my
favorite quotes...
--"Is anything too hard for the Lord?" This was a comment someone told her
when she was called with her husband (at the ages of 25 and 29) to be
Mission Presidents in Sweden. She was pregnant with their fourth child.
Talk about a challenge!!! But truly nothing is too hard for the Lord
--"Your mission will become holy ground for you for the rest of your life."
I know that I could never ever forget the experiences I am having right
now. Missions are soul-stretching and life-changing. I don't want to take
any second for granted. At last night's district meeting, we were talking
about how we prepared in the premortal life for our missions, and how our
missions will help us in the future; do be better students, daughters,
wives, moms, and most of all disciples. *Don't worry dad, some of those are
still a long way off!
--"Don't have regrets." As we approach the final MTC countdown, our
district made it a goal to have NO REGRETS. Exact obedience, deep
gratitude, Christ-like deliberateness, and constant charity.
When reading Emily's blog, I was reminded of Bishop Gary E. Stevenson's
talk "Your Four Minutes." Since the Olympics are currently going on (btw-we
get a daily score on the cafeteria menu board haha) this is especially
applicable. We've trained for thousands of years for this time on the
Earth! I also love the quote in his talk: "The Atonement can make up for
any imperfections in our performance."
--"We should accept and even seek correction." Someone invited me to fast
for "What lack I yet?" And think about my weaknesses, the Atonement, and
how I can improve more. It taught me a lot about myself and has helped me
try to turn my weaknesses into strengths.
On Sunday we had an amazing lesson on Enduring to the end. It is a joyous
experience! The atonement will strengthen us to bear life's challenges, and
his grace and love will be more than enough.
I know the Savior lives. I know Heavenly Father loves us. Truths that were
once plain to me are now plain *and precious. *
The Book of Mormon restored plain and precious truths to the Earth. I know
that if we ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in the
Lord, he WILL manifest the truth of it to you. ~Moroni 10:4
Seek for the truth, the good, the joy. Seek Christ. Love, Sister Dopp
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