11/05/16 Letter

I'm so sorry about last week! I didn't feel like I had anything worth sharing, not even pictures. I still don't have pictures. But I can share some thoughts. Not much changes in the MTC after the first 3 weeks. We're pretty much just left to learn on our own for the most part.
So Sundays are the best. There are missionaries who will say they're boring. Not me. I love to learn on the Sabbath, in Sacrament, District, and Priesthood meetings. It's just different from usual classes and study time. I can't really explain it.
I love the scriptures. It's hard for me to get into a groove while studying, but when I do, it's amazing. Some things I've learned from the scriptures this week:
Man's opinion doesn't matter. God has the final say, especially about His kingdom and children. (2 Ne 7:11-15)
We are here for a reason. The challenges we face are intentional and God wants us to learn from them. (D&C 9:6)
(not from the scriptures) God loves us. I've known this, but this week I know it even better. We matter to Him. He cares, and wants us to care. He wants us back, more than we can understand in this life. When we know He loves us, we start to love Him, and this is what drives our improvement in every facet. 
(also not from the scriptures) Christ doesn't do a bad job, or leave a task unfinished. He puts forth His best effort (which happens to be perfection) and expects the same from us (not perfection). It's hard, but if we follow his example in everything, from cleaning our rooms to studying, from employment to loving our families, we will be successful. Please always do your best.
I expect I'll quote this talk again, but I'll share now because I love it. Elder Holland said that tomorrow will be wonderful, because God wants it to be. The first great commandment is to love God. The first great truth is that He loves us, with all of His being. And that changes everything.
I hope this finds a place in your heart. Keep studying, keep trying, keep trusting in God. He is cheering you on.
Love, Elder Hunt