The Sabbath day - a lovely restful day - definitely my favourite day of the week! :-)
Today was General Conference Sunday and we spent 4 1/2 hours at church. The way they do it here is that we watch the first session from 9am - 11am and then eat snacks/lunch for half an hour and then watch the second session from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Here are a few snippets which spoke to me as we listened:
Henry B. Eyring
- we need to be content with the things the Lord has given unto us
- you have a lack of faith if you do not trust God
Boyd K. Packer
- the Lord votes on one side, Satan votes on the other - it's your vote that counts
Mary N. Cook
- do not do anything you would not want your children to do
- be an example of faith: read the scriptures, pray - especially to your children
- the scriptures safely guide us on the path to eternal life
Dallin H. Oaks
- there are 2 lines of communication with God: personal (prayer) and priesthood (prophetic leadership)
- the Holy Ghost is the means of communication from God to us
- we all need a personal testimony of truth
President Thomas S. Monson
- it's important to express gratitude
- remember to give thanks for the blessings we receive
- don't grieve for what you don't have, rejoice for what you have
- cultivate in your hearts an attitude of gratitude
David A. Bednar
- the church is true because it is the Lord's church
- the Holy Ghost will teach you what to do and where to go
- follow the Spirit of the Lord and you will go right
Larry R. Lawrence
- parents are responsible for the physical and spiritual protection of their children
- parenting is not a popularity contest
- always be prayerful when it comes to protecting your precious children
- follow these 5 righteous patterns: family prayer, family scripture study, family home evening, family dinners, one on one interviews with your children
Mervyn B. Arnold
- give love, time, testimony of the gospel, set example to work hard, be honest, pay your tithing, go on a mission, get married in the Temple, endure to the end
- we are free to choose, but not free to choose the consequences of our actions
- commandments are not given to restrict us, but to bless us and protect us
M. Russell Ballard
- he spoke of being 'in bondage' to addictions and that through fervent prayer you can find a way out of bondage
- express faith in Heavenly Father by asking Him for help in overcoming any addiction
- Philip 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
President Thomas S. Monson
- obeying the commandments brings safety and peace
- in your homes should be love, kindness, courtesy and the Spirit of the Lord
Dad and I were very uplifted by the messages which we heard during the past two days from the various speakers in Conference. We look forward to receiving the November Ensign and being able to read the messages which were given yesterday and today.
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