Listening to General Conference this past weekend, I
couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of God’s love for me. He loves me enough to know me
personally. He loves me enough to send
me messages through his servants and through the Holy Ghost that are specific
to my needs and condition. Experiencing
the individual and personal love that God has for us is one of the truly
powerful miracles in this existence.
Even more than the big surprising miracles, these small, tender mercies
let us know that we are known and loved.
The messages that were delivered provided desperately needed
encouragement and strength that pertain to my current challenges and
struggles. Calls to actions, in many
cases, applied directly to my weaknesses and things that I should do
better. The teachings and counsel
offered also help me know how to better serve in my current church calling and
how I can serve more effectively and with greater love. I am so appreciative of the warnings of
current and pending dangers that were given.
My plan for the next couple of weeks is to review the talks
and my notes from conference and set some specific goals to help me do better.
Going through this mortal experience it is so easy to get
wrapped up in our daily struggles. It is
easy to forget why we are here and that we are not alone. General Conference, the words of inspired
leaders, is proof that we are loved, that we are not alone.
Here are a few gems that many have shared already:
“There are no endings, only everlasting beginnings.” –
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“Your secret yearnings and tearful pleadings will touch the
heart of both the Father and the Son.” -
President Boyd K. Packer
“Who we are is not who we can become.” Elder Donald Hallstrom
“Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say
today, but the recipient will remember
them for a lifetime.” - President Thomas
S. Monson
“I would never have asked for this trial, but I would never
give it away.” - Sister Jean A. Stevens
“Faith requires work.”
- Elder Marcos A. Aidukaitis
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