General Conference Oct 2011

This past weekend was General Conference weekend. As I'm sure all of you know, I am a member of, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Over the weekend we were able to hear from Prophets, Apostles, and General Authorities of the church in a two-day conference. I have been truly inspired by their words. I love conference so much, and I was so excited to sit down and really take in all they had to say this year. So, since I took extensive notes I thought I would share with you some basic thoughts that I got out of conference. Here we go!

• Memorize a scripture to help keep you calm and grounded and read your scriptures more often.
• Seek for wisdom, not power.
• The gospel of Jesus-Christ will fill the earth.
• Do the right thing, at the right time, without delay.
• We have power over the influence of Satan.
• You are NOT invisible to God, he loves you.
• Family History is the greatest responsibility we have.
• Multiply and replenish the earth!
• In family relationships, love is spelt T-I-M-E.
• Look up! It is better to look up!
• Rescue the less active members of the church.
• Repent for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand!
• Help others understand our church and our values.
• Sign on & Speak up! Come join the ranks!
• Learn your duty and act in your office. (Priesthood)
• Missionary service is a Priesthood duty.
• Comfort the poor and the needy.
• Priesthood preparation is very important.
• Keep your testimony rooted and be prepared to stand alone.
• The Book of Mormon helps us keep our covenants.
• Wait upon the Lord!
• The Book of Mormon is true! It is another testament of Jesus Christ by way of the Law of Witnesses.
• Husbands who love their wives raise good daughters.
• Take upon you the name of Christ.
• Be in the world, but not of the world.
• Be a covenant-keeper.
• Seek ye first the kingdom of God.
• Teach by the spirit.
• Missionaries need: Desire, a willing heart and a strong mind, and to love others.
• Eternal decisions have eternal consequences.
• Prayer is the provider of personal strength.
• Our Father in Heaven has a plan.
• Play your part well!

If any of these lines interest you, or pull at your heart strings I hope you would email me. Or go to www.mormon.org and talk with a missionary. You can listen to the talks here, and in the coming months you can get a magazine with all the talks in it.

I love this church. I love the gospel. I love learning new things, and refreshing my memory about things I've forgotten. I never stand alone when I stand with God, and for that I am eternally grateful.