Conference weekend is one of my favorite weekends of the year! I grew up listening to conference with my family. I have fond memories listening to conference while turning the applesauce crank. I remember lining up all of my dolls and stuffed animals so that they could listen too. I also remember making my dad laugh by mimicking the Mormon Tabernacle choir in my best opera voice.
I was so touched by the messages and testimonies that were shared this weekend, and I can't wait to start reading the text on Thursday when they are printed on lds.org. I'm going to start by studying a few of my early favorites:
Elder David A Bednar: He taught us how to strengthen home and family by reminding us to:
1) Express love and show it.
2) Bear testimony and live it.
3) Be consistent
Elder Dieter F Uchtdorf: He said of all the things we want to be known for, we should desire to be known as disciples of Christ. He reminded us that love is the key and should be our "walk and our talk." He said that God loves us whether we live in a castle or in a cottage, whether we are handsome or homely and even when we are flawed or broken...
Elder Henry B Erying: Encouraged us to "try to be like Jesus" He reminded us to pray to see the strengths in our spouse and children. He reminded us that the Lord has made it possible for us to be like him!
President Thomas S Monson: Invited us to ask ourselves "What did I do for someone today?" He reminded us that service to others gives us purpose. We grow and flourish when we lose ourselves in the service of others. We often live side by side but fail to connect heart to heart. We are happy when we serve others! "Have I done any good in the word today, have I helped any one in need? Have I cheered up the sad, and made someone feel glad...?"
Jeffrey R Holland: His testimony about the book of Mormon touched me in the deepest parts of my heart. Anyone who heard that talk will know that words can't describe the power of his testimony. It took my breath away.
I can't wait to read every message that was shared. There are treasures to be found in each message!... It truly is a rich experience!
What were some of your favorite treasures from conference?
4 comments:
It was way good wasn't it? Loved it very much. Thanks for sharing. Love ya.
I loved conference although I have to say I feel like I missed a lot. I am grateful for the written word as well as the spoken and can't wait to read the talks as well and find all the inspiration I may have missed :)
Eyring was my favorite of the ones I got to listen to on Sunday. (Bednar's was my favorite Saturday)There were more distractions in Ben's room yesterday so I got pieces and parts of the rest. :( I'm dying to go back and listen to Elder Holland's though - that man is AMAZING!!! I loved the talk on "Temperance" by Elder Watson, it was SO good. I noticed that the resounding message seemed to resolve around LOVE. I was so touched by Elder Oaks words when he talked about how many people question WHY Heavenly Father allows hard things to happen. His answer was perfect. "The Love of God does not supercede his laws and commandments". It was a fantastic conference all-around. :)
wasn't conference amazing? Elder Scott and Elder Bednar were my favorites...but when I stop and think about it...they all had such good messages and it is hard to choose just one!!
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