4/18/13

So much has happened since my last letter.  I've been here just over a week and I finally got my first P-day in the MTC!  I have no idea when my next one will be but my guess is a week from this coming Monday.  It's frustrating having to wait that long to do laundry, yes I seriously said that Mom and Dad. 

Anyway, I love Elder Fuhriman, he's awesome!  My whole District is!  I've seen my old roommate Sterling and McKayla Earl, Sydnee Jones again and Michael DaPonte!  It is nice to see someone you know!

I've really grown a lot in this one week that I've been here.  My testimony has never been stronger than it is now.  I KNOW without a doubt that Joseph Smith was a true and living prophet of our Heavenly Father, who loves beyond ANYTHING we could imagine.  I know that we can feel His love through prayer that is sincere and when we pour out our souls to Him.  He LOVES us!  I know that Joseph Smith truly did see God the Father and Jesus Christ.  We have the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ because of Joseph Smith.  I am so grateful for the Atonement.  I feel as if I'm constantly using it.  Don't forget you can use it!  You can come unto repentance through prayer.  I've come to a realization, or my testimony of prayer has grown SO much.  Heavenly Father wants to hear from us ALL THE TIME!  Please remember that when you pray and that He was so loving to give us the gift of prayer.  Don't just go through the motions, picture Him right there, standing in front of you with His hand on your shoulder.  It helps because I believe He is.  STUDY and PONDER the scriptures and Preach My Gospel!  You will learn more about the simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!  Be willing to ACT to receive answers to prayers.  Remember the reason we're on this Earth is to learn and grow.  Humble yourselves and trust in Heavenly Father, He Loves You! 

I'm repeating some of Richard G. Scott's words, at least I feel that way because we had the opportunity to hear from him this last Tuesday.  He is a man of God and he knows who his Savior is and it's amazing.  He helped strengthen my testimony.  I have like 4-5 pages of notes, ha ha! 

Well, I still have more letters to write and so little time!

I LOVE YOU ALL!

Elder Austin Mounts

P.S.  You can send packages to the MTC!  And Luke, keep me posted on Jazz Choir!  I got your letter and Mom, I got yours!  I love getting them!  It's an awesome place Luke, strive to follow and know Jesus Christ your Savior and you will find eternal happiness.  Alex this goes for you too!  Kate and Ellie continue to grow and learn!  Love you all!  Oh and I leave the 24th early in the morning!

LOVE YOU ALL!