We are so blessed to be able to have a living prophet and apostles on the earth today! What wonderful messages of hope and faith they shared with us. I love that we have the opportunity to hear from them often and to receive guidance and instruction for the crazy day that we live in.
These were my favorite talks [although it is very difficult to pick favorites... I loved them all!!] :
President Uchtdorf
He spoke on not rushing through life but to "slow down a little, steady the course and focus on the essentials when experiences adverse conditions." He also hit on the four key relationships that we should be fostering - our relationship with God, our families, our fellowmen, and ourselves. Great talk - loved it.
Sister Wixom
She spoke to the parents, future, parents, leaders, and neighbors of children - which includes everybody. I loved this talk because she encouraged parents and others to hold the hands of the precious children and to teach them the gospel - to love and encourage them. She talked about the important roles of parents and I loved it - being a sociology major I spend a lot of time studying the family and effectiveness of certain behaviors of parents, it fits so well with the gospel and I loved hearing Sis Wixom hit on some of these points.
Elder Ballard
He spoke about avoiding the evil plan of the cunning one - Satan. He talked about addictions - and not just about the word of wisdom w/ alcohol and drugs...-but of all kinds. He talked about texting, and computer games, and video games, and anything that takes away our agency. I loved it. I think far too many times people think, myself included, that "oh, it's not in the word of wisdom so it's not addicting!" So not true! I loved it! He also hit on many things that we discuss in my sociology classes.
I loved Conference. Loved the messages shared, loved the spirit felt. I'm excited for the November Ensign to come out so I can study from these talks!
I'm grateful for the gospel - I'm grateful for the knowledge that I have. I'm grateful that I know who I am and that I know what I need to be doing in this life. I am a Daughter of my Heavenly Father, who loves me, and I love Him.
I loved Elder Ballard's talk too. He is so good at communicating with the younger generation, I think.
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