How is everything going in the outside world? I am not going to lie but I really don't care about it that much.This place makes you focus so much on the work and learning that you find littel interest on what is goin on outside its protected walls. Today we went to the temple again. It is always a wonderful experience. As many know, Sunday's are the best at MTC. You really
Colby's Companion: Elder Anderson from Temecula, CA
Elder Rodriguez - one of his favorite elders in the MTC.
treat it like a day of rest. Richard Heaton (the director of Administration at the MTC) spoke at Sunday's divotianal. He spoke about success in the field and how many missionaries get hung up on the number of baptisms. He proceeded to say that success is bringing others to Christ and baptising, but it is also how pleasing you are in the eyes of God in our diligence. This is goin to help me in the field give everything I have and expect nothing in return. A mission is like tithing in years. I am about 20 and I am giving to years to the stregthening of other. Only fair.
My companion Elder Anderson said something very interesting the other night while we were writing in our journals. He said "Going on a mission is like a business...the currancy is blessings and the savings account is for souls." Just a little comer para pienso. We began teaching Alejandra this week. She is from Argentina and smokes a lot. The lessons have been going smoother, but there is always room to grow. I am working on Spanish pertaining to each lesson and trying to utilize the scriptures more as I teach. I have faith that the Sprirt will help me a lot if I just prepare and treat people with care. We also learned this week that if you don't seem like you are interested in the person, they will not be interested in you.
I am growing to love my district. We study in the Heber C. Kimball building 8M and live in the Ray L. Pratt building 6M. I am realizing everyday that first impressions don't and shouldn't mean very much. There are people that have had very different circumstances than I thought, but because of how they acted, I put a label on them. I will be working on treating everyone with the respect they deserve because everyone is an iceburg. I challange everyone to do the same.
Spiritual thought: I read the story about the woman that touched the heam of the Saviors garment in Luke 8 the other day. This is one of my favorite stories in all scrtipture. It shows tremendous faith. I strive to obtain the faith that this woman had in her Savior. I challange you all to read this story and question your own faith. It will humble you.
I love you all so much and wish the blessings of heaven on you. I am working hard and trying to be the missionary my Lord wants me to be. Stay strong and know God loves you more than you can comprehend.
Much love,
Elder Kipp
I can't put pictures on the email until i get to the field, so ill send some pictures soon that I have printed out.
P.S.- If you want to send me messages during the week dont email me. I dont have enough time to read them all. I will in the field though. Got to dearelder.com and send me a message from there. I get it the same day usaully. Tell everyone do do that rather than email. Thanks!
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