It's another conference with social distancing. Covid-19 is still a thing. I remember last spring thinking this would be over by my birthday. Nope.
Conference was so great yesterday. There were even 3 talks on preparedness. I honestly went to bed last night and didn't want to fall asleep. I didn't want the day to end because it had been such a great day.
Conference talks
Decorating for Halloween
Ice cream with Allie for my birthday
Both the girls were here in the evening for the women's session
Allie, Starlyn, and I went to Old Navy and I got some new pants that I love
I helped Allie do some work for her sewing class
It was really a great day. I'm excited for more conference today. So, I'll just write my thoughts as the talks are given.
Sunday Morning Session
Elder Ballard: PRAYER
Watch and pray always.
Wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes, famines, pestilences
Things are in commotion. Many people fear the future. Many hearts are turned away from God.
Life has been disrupted by the pandemic.
We are at a major crossroads in history.
Please pray. Not about politics.
Best way to help the current situation is to turn hearts to God through prayer. Be humble and seek heaven's inspiration.
God answers prayers in His own way, in His own time
REDOUBLE commitment to prayer.
Sister Harkness: CHRIST IS IN OUR BOAT
Sometimes we cry for HELP. Christ is there.
In me, ye might have peace. In the world, you might have tribulation. Be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.
Tempest with apostles. Peace, be still.
When our faith is tried, it can also be fortified.
Experiment on the word of God.
Forgive, rather than judge.
Repent, rather than rebel
Decreased fear and increased faith come as we hear and heed Christ's voice
Christ gave His life so we won't perish.
Elder Soares: STRENGTH TO SAY "NO. GET THEE HENCE"
Christ's guidance keeps darkness away
Align our will with His, stand fast in the Lord
Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly. Holy thoughts and pure desires lead to righteous actions
Don't be consumed by lusts
Rely upon rock of salvation, our ability to control our thoughts will increase. Our hearts will change and we will become more like Christ. The influence of the Holy Ghost will intensify.
Following Christ's example can save us from many trials
Elder Godoy: AM I WILLING TO BE ONE OF GOD'S ANGELS?
I believe in angels
Angels are among us: missionaries, good friends, loving teachers who prepare with and share the spirit
The Lord is aware of our challenges and He will send angels. I will go before your face and mine angels will bear you up.
The Lord is looking for angels willing to help.
Elder Andersen: TEACH OF CHRIST
Jesus is the Christ
A certain knowledge of that has made the uncertainty of the pandemic easier
We don't need to spiritually distance from Christ. Come unto me.
Study the Savior's life. It helped prepare President Nelson; it can help us.
If the world is going to speak less of Christ. Who is going to speak more of Him? We are. We and other good Christians.
Answer children's questions with the Savior's teachings
Focus our worship services on Christ. Everything in our worship should point to the Savior
As Elder Andersen finishes his talk, I'm adding my final thoughts to my final recorded lecture for SFL 340. I feel impressed to talk of the Last Supper. Christ gathered those He loved when He knew His time was near. They ate, then they partook of the sacrament and He served them and taught them to serve others.
President Nelson: LET GOD PREVAIL
Doctrine of gathering of Israel has always interested him.
The Lord is gathering those who will choose to make God the most important influence in their lives
The gathering has been prophesied of for centuries and it's happening RIGHT NOW.
Missionary, temple, and family history work.
It also includes anything we do to help others make and keep covenants with God
We should avoid being myopic. Don't be near-sighted. Expand our perspective. Seek the eternal. There's a divine, eternal plan.
The gospel net is expansive
Each of us is a child of God
God does not love one race more than another. His doctrine on this matter is clear.
I call upon our members everywhere to abandon the actions of racism
I mourn with our black brothers and sisters throughout the world
Are you willing to have your will swallowed up in His?
We can have courage as we let God prevail in our life
Decisions will become easier. Some issues will become non-issues as we let God prevail in our life.
The Lord has promised that He will fight our battles and our children's battles and our children's children's battles.
As I read scriptures, watch for the promises that God gives to covenant keeping people.
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