This week has been....
well indescribable! The first day I was here, I was super sad and scared
right when I walked away from my family. As I met my district and my
companion, Elder Hunter, I began to feel at peace. Elder Hunter is such a hard worker, but he is
still fun. I'm so grateful for him. He has helped me out a lot, even
more than I have realized. And it truly helped
to have a great friend that coincidentally ended up in my district.
Elder Rentfro was one of my great friends at Westlake. The Lord put us
together in the same district for a reason. Both him and my companion have great testimonies and strong spirits. They are both really
excited to share the gospel with those in their missions. The MTC is such a sacred place, although we still laugh a
lot. We wake up, get ready, and have study time. We'll normally teach
some investigators, then eat lunch. The food isn't the
greatest. It's ok though. I just can't wait for the food in the south.
We then have a classroom instruction time where we gain a better
understanding of our purpose as a missionary. Then dinner and another
classroom instruction until 9:30, unless there is a
devotional or something. Then it's bed time. It's difficult getting
everywhere on time, but we are still working on that. I'm doing so well. I love it here and can't
wait to share the gospel with the people in my mission.
Throughout my stay here, I have truly been converted to the gospel of
Jesus Christ. I know God is my Heavenly Father. I know that it is only
through Christ and His atonement that we can return to live with God for
Eternity. As I have followed the doctrine of Christ, looking outward, I
haven't had as much joy in my life until now. It can get difficult and
tiring at times, but through diligence and relying on Christ, I have
been able to find so much joy in serving others. Through the atonement
of Christ our weaknesses truly become strengths. We just need to have
faith in Jesus Christ and do all that we can do to follow God's
commandments. I challenge each of you to strive for your own personal
conversion. To be truly converted is to be true to what you believe.
Think of how you can be truly converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ
and make a goal to do that if you aren't already doing so.
I love you all and I'm doing great! I hope all of you are doing great as well!
--
Elder Chandler Lee Allen
Elder Rentfro and Elder Allen
Elder Allen and Elder Hunter
Elder Allen and Elder Hunter
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