October 2015 General Conference: My Favorite Talks
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"Brothers and sisters, if you ever think that the gospel isn’t working so well for you, I invite you to step back, look at your life from a higher plane, and simplify your approach to discipleship. Focus on the basic doctrines, principles, and applications of the gospel. I promise that God will guide and bless you on your path to a fulfilling life, and the gospel will definitely work better for you. God will take you as you are at this very moment and begin to work with you. All you need is really a willing heart, a desire to believe, and trust in the Lord."
I thought that Elder Uchtdorf's talk was so powerful! It was a great way to open conference - teach those that are members to do better and teach those that aren't that they are at the perfect starting point. His talk made me realize that as I take on new challenges and titles, I can rely on my Heavenly Father; he will uplift and edify me as I do what is right. As I try to become more like a disciple of Christ, my efforts will be met a hundred fold. My Heavenly Father wants me to succeed, he wants me to come unto him, and if I have faith, He will do all that is within His infinite power to help my righteous desires. I've resolved to try immersing myself in the scriptures again. 320947831094 times a charm, right?
Elder Holland's talk, Behold Thy Mother, was absolutely what I needed to hear. I listened to this session on the car radio as I drove little Zaney home to Mitch. The entire way I was a bawling wreck listening to this talk and thinking about the precious little man in the car seat behind me.
Elder Holland, thank you for reminding me that the love I have for my precious son is the same love my Savior has for me. I needed that rejuvenation - I needed to remind myself that what I am doing is divine work and that all of the late nights and early mornings will be worth it through and through. Thank you for reminding me that those late nights and early mornings are still nothing compared to the sacrifices my Savior made for me.
Speaking of rejuvenating the divine role of motherhood, Elder Foster's talk on raising children in"It’s never too early and it’s never too late to lead, guide, and walk beside our children, because families are forever."
I have been conflicted as to the timing of reading scriptures to Zane. I keep a little journal for him, and admittedly, I've been a little embarrassed when I write about the gospel in it. I have no idea why - maybe it is my own self-doubt concerning the knowledge I have to offer. However, Elder Foster's talk taught me that above all else, I need to teach my children. I need to set aside my doubts and offer up what I can, even if it is the widow's mite of knowledge.
These are just 3 of the many beautiful messages shared this Saturday and Sunday. I absolutely loved this conference. It has been one of the few where I watched or listened to every single session that I could. So many of my prayers were answered. My love of the Apostles and Prophets of God has grown ten-fold and it is because of their inspired messages. I hope that you took the time to listen to these men called of God. If you have not, I extend to you the invitation of doing so. You can find these messages at LDS.org.
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