It was a very nice day, Katie and I went to our church building for conference (Emily is in Jersey for the weekend). It is really fun because I just fell into a great group of friends here at church. I don't know how it all fell into place but it did and it is a blast. We went to lunch in between the sessions once again at the Italian place Le Zie that I went to last weekend. And it was delicious yet again! Best Creme Brulee I have EVER had... EVER! (my favorite dessert!) Mmmmm...FOOD! Basically I love conference!!! For anyone who was unable to see the sessions today here is a quick overview of what I got out of the talks...
Basically the two main messages were follow the promptings of the spirit and LOVE!
Richard G. Scott: Heavenly Father knew we were going to be given challenges that we cannot do by ourselves, he WANTS and EXPECTS us to come to him, to receive His divine help.
Vicki F. Matsumori: Let the spirit guide you daily, provide an environment where the spirit is welcome. Provide yourself with a still and quiet time EACH day to allow the still small voice to provide inspiration and guidance. Spiritual promptings are there for a reason, either to help yourself or to help others. Be the helper of Christ, be His hand, be His love, follow the still small voice.
L. Whitney Clayton: I don't have his story exactly right but he simply said if you were carrying a 100 pound bag up a mountain would you ask for help if someone offered? So why with our burdens do we not always go to the Lord? He offers to help, which is honestly incredible. It would be like asking a friend to accompany you on your trip up the mountain and having them offer to carry you and the bag up the whole way, never complaining. That is my idea of the greatest friend, and He IS our friend, He IS at our fingertips. Burdens become blessings because it is an opportunity to grow closer to the Lord, that is why we are given burdens/trials. Submit patiently and joyfully to the will of the Lord.
Russell T. Osguthrope: Like a doctor who saves lives physically, missionaries (full-time, or members) save lives spiritually. The aim of gospel teachings is to INSPIRE, not to simply teach information. AIM HIGH! reach higher than you ever thought possible. Have confidence in others. Learning and teaching aren't optional they are essential to the Kingdom of God. Teaching helps SAVE lives.
David A. Bednar: Express love AND SHOW IT. say I love you, be sincere and frequent, don't ever assume people already know you love them, say it, show it. Saying it isn't enough, demonstrate love everyday. Love is needed, it is the desire of every soul. Express your testimony AND LIVE IT. Don't be embarrassed to declare the things you know to be true. Be consistent in all small and simple things because they add up and matter in the big picture.
I know Heavenly Father Loves Me. GREAT SONG!!!! Be grateful and notice the beautiful world that Heavenly Father has given to us. He gave us our LIFE, MIND, and HEART. Thank Him for all the creations of which we are part of. 'I know heavenly father loves me.'
Dieter F. Uchtdorf: Love the Lord with all thy might, soul, and heart. Love should be the center of all things, it is the fire that fills our soul with joy. Christ doesn't NEED us to love him, it is the 1st commandment because we NEED to love Him. Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, God loves us perfectly. The Lord loves us regardless of our current state. If you love God with your soul, heart, and strength then EVERYTHING else will fall into place. Be a person that is known for their love.
Robert D. Hales: God is real, without God there would be NO complete happiness. Your personal knowledge of God's existence is the greatest gift you could ever have, and it brings the greatest joy.
Jorge F. Zeballos: The Lord doesn't expect us to do things that we are incapable of. And since He gives us all of our trials then we CAN handle them! God only requires us to do the best we can, if we do that we will become perfect through Him. Do all that is possible to achieve that which is impossible.
Tad R. Callister: What Joseph Smith discovered... God and His son are two separate beings. God has flesh and bones. There is modern revelation today! God still loves us, He still has power. There are multiple heavens. Joseph Smith was an instrument in the Lord's hand, he brought together the missing puzzle pieces of this true church.
Kent D. Watson: Be temperate. If we are humble and full of love then we will have greater spiritual strength and greater self control. Only a mere 1% of the population are LDS. Be full of Love, we have the knowledge that God loves us, that we are His children. Be grateful to be part of that small 1%.
Neil L. Andersen: Be spiritually wrapped in the arms of the Lord. Come to Him, He is waiting for you, arms wide open, arms of Love lengthened all the day long. He will always receive us. (my favorite quote of conference) DON'T PULL THE SHADES DOWN OVER THE OPEN WINDOW INTO HEAVEN. and remember, though men may not understand, God does, (my favorite scripture was quoted as well 1 Nephi 21:16) 'Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.' literally graven on the palms of Christ's hands. In my scripture I have a picture of a hand with my name sketch onto it. What a powerful scripture. With repentance only comes greater good, greater happiness.
Boyd K. Packer: A father would not send his child to an unknown place where Lucifer roams around freely UNLESS there was a form of communication, a plan, a way to get through and back home safely. The Lord is this father and He has provided a way of us. He wants us back home. Listen to the promptings of the Spirit no matter how odd they may be or how simple or seemingly insignificant they are. any and every prompting comes from the Lord, it is His form of communication to us, It is His phone call to earth. We wouldn't reject a warning or a phone call from our earthly father so why do we sometimes ignore our Heavenly Father when in reality He knows ALL THINGS. He really knows what He is talking about. His promptings are His form of guidance and protection. Be open for inspiration. follow them, they are our PERSONAL REVELATION from Christ. (my other favorite quote of the day) 'Prayer is your personal key to heaven and the lock is on YOUR side of the veil.'
I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
I love conference!
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