I love LDS General Conference. It is my favorite time of year and I am often saddened when it ends. But, I have plenty of notes that will remind me of the personalized messages I received and how I can do better to be closer to the Lord Jesus Christ, be an example of the believers, and have his guidance in my daily endeavors.
A few of the thoughts that blessed me this year will be written down as I received them. Sometimes the speaker says one thing and the Spirit personalizes it for us. That was the case with me. Here are only a few of the things that blessed my life this past weekend from Church leaders; simple principles but carried deep into the heart.
- The human spirit yearns for enlightenment. A desire to help one another, the brotherhood of man.
- The Savior gave his time and love. He wasn't busy bustling about with 'to do' list.
- Make treasured memories.
- Enjoy the journey.
- 'Ladder of success' barely amounts to 1 step in eternal scheme.
- We are capable of so much more.
- A 'disciple' is in pursuit of holiness and happiness; be our best and happiest self. (that comes from repentance and forgiveness etc.)
- Lay up treasures in Heaven.
- Be faithful to our covenants.
- We pray 'Thy will be done' - not our own. Great blessings as we truly submit ourselves to His will,.
- Spiritual safety in principles and ordinances, faith and obedience.
- Have a broken heart and contrite spirit. Be humble, submissive, childlike in our trust and faith.
- God will never 'hide' from His faithful servants.
- Pray for those who are leading this church. They pray for us. They need our faith and prayers. (We are blessed as we pray for them.)
-Are we doing this for the Savior or for ourselves?
- Is our service evidence of our discipleship?
- Iniquity hampers our ability to see and feel with our hearts; the things of Christ.
- We are washed clean through the the blood of Christ. That is the light we offer in darkness. Faith and Hope in the Savior.
- Does the journey seem long? Take His hand and He will lead you to heights that are new.
- Men are that they might have Joy. (it is a product of righteous living)
- Never postpone a prompting.
- Love the Lord with ALL our heart, might, mind and soul. Be loyal. Defend Truth.
- The more we act in impressions - the more He'll entrust to us His errands.
- Our prayers ARE heard and answered.
- Receive knowledge not from flesh and blood - but from Heavenly Father.
- Repent. Forgive others.
- No concern of ours is too insignificant. The Lord is in the details of our lives. There are no coincidences.
- He wants to help us. He wants to direct us. May we be aware of His blessings in our lives.
- Take His name upon us (through baptism and other ordinances and covenants)
- In Christ - our very nature's change.
- The Savior will make us equal to His work. He will bless us with gifts and talents to do so.
- Set aside things that don't matter
- The Savior valued everyone. He was kind and gentle to all.
- That which is of God is light.
- Do things of eternal value.
- Every young man should prepare to serve a mission. Duty. Powerful ambassadors for the Lord. Will shape destiny of missionary and his future family.
- Go and teach all nations.
- Help is given from both sides of the veil.
- Faith is a principle of Power.
- He is a God of miracles.
- Many beauties of this mortal journey.
- Simple daily acts of service. The Lord knows our efforts to serve.
- Pray in earnest.
- The well-being of children. Care for and protect them. They need others' to speak for them.
- Clear, simple family rules, FHE, scripture study, economics, tithing etc.
- Perfection in Temple construction - as example for our lives.
- Nurture Faith.
- Be anchored to the Rock of our Redeemer.
- What is essential is seen only with the heart.
- Prosperity and Riches - dangerous and difficult to overcome.
- It is always a great Sacrament meeting if the Sacrament is the Center of our meeting.
- A mighty change of heart - means we have no more disposition to do evil but to do good continually.
- As many as were truly 'converted' never did fall away.
- Be firm and steadfast in Faith.
- Our motives, thoughts, deeds become aligned with God.
- Surrender our weapons (sins, rebellion, pride, selfishness etc.)
- Repent now if we have rebellion
- Take messages into our hearts and lives.
- Be of Good Cheer. He will help us. Learn to grow.
- Consider the blessings. Don't dwell on the negative.
- Accept His sacrifice.
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| LDS General Conference - broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah |
A few of the thoughts that blessed me this year will be written down as I received them. Sometimes the speaker says one thing and the Spirit personalizes it for us. That was the case with me. Here are only a few of the things that blessed my life this past weekend from Church leaders; simple principles but carried deep into the heart.
- The human spirit yearns for enlightenment. A desire to help one another, the brotherhood of man.
- The Savior gave his time and love. He wasn't busy bustling about with 'to do' list.
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| "Living Water' by Simon Dewey |
- Enjoy the journey.
- 'Ladder of success' barely amounts to 1 step in eternal scheme.
- We are capable of so much more.
- A 'disciple' is in pursuit of holiness and happiness; be our best and happiest self. (that comes from repentance and forgiveness etc.)
- Lay up treasures in Heaven.
- Be faithful to our covenants.
- We pray 'Thy will be done' - not our own. Great blessings as we truly submit ourselves to His will,.
- Spiritual safety in principles and ordinances, faith and obedience.
- Have a broken heart and contrite spirit. Be humble, submissive, childlike in our trust and faith.
- God will never 'hide' from His faithful servants.
- Pray for those who are leading this church. They pray for us. They need our faith and prayers. (We are blessed as we pray for them.)
-Are we doing this for the Savior or for ourselves?
- Is our service evidence of our discipleship?
- Iniquity hampers our ability to see and feel with our hearts; the things of Christ.
- We are washed clean through the the blood of Christ. That is the light we offer in darkness. Faith and Hope in the Savior.
- Does the journey seem long? Take His hand and He will lead you to heights that are new.
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| "The Lost Lamb" by Del Parson |
- Never postpone a prompting.
- Love the Lord with ALL our heart, might, mind and soul. Be loyal. Defend Truth.
- The more we act in impressions - the more He'll entrust to us His errands.
- Our prayers ARE heard and answered.
- Receive knowledge not from flesh and blood - but from Heavenly Father.
- Repent. Forgive others.
- No concern of ours is too insignificant. The Lord is in the details of our lives. There are no coincidences.
- He wants to help us. He wants to direct us. May we be aware of His blessings in our lives.
- Take His name upon us (through baptism and other ordinances and covenants)
- In Christ - our very nature's change.
- The Savior will make us equal to His work. He will bless us with gifts and talents to do so.
- Set aside things that don't matter
- The Savior valued everyone. He was kind and gentle to all.
- That which is of God is light.
- Do things of eternal value.
- Every young man should prepare to serve a mission. Duty. Powerful ambassadors for the Lord. Will shape destiny of missionary and his future family.
- Go and teach all nations.
- Help is given from both sides of the veil.
- Faith is a principle of Power.
- He is a God of miracles.
- Many beauties of this mortal journey.
- Simple daily acts of service. The Lord knows our efforts to serve.
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| Jesus with the little Children |
- The well-being of children. Care for and protect them. They need others' to speak for them.
- Clear, simple family rules, FHE, scripture study, economics, tithing etc.
- Perfection in Temple construction - as example for our lives.
- Nurture Faith.
- Be anchored to the Rock of our Redeemer.
- What is essential is seen only with the heart.
- Prosperity and Riches - dangerous and difficult to overcome.
- It is always a great Sacrament meeting if the Sacrament is the Center of our meeting.
- A mighty change of heart - means we have no more disposition to do evil but to do good continually.
- As many as were truly 'converted' never did fall away.
- Be firm and steadfast in Faith.
- Our motives, thoughts, deeds become aligned with God.
- Surrender our weapons (sins, rebellion, pride, selfishness etc.)
- Repent now if we have rebellion
- Take messages into our hearts and lives.
- Be of Good Cheer. He will help us. Learn to grow.
- Consider the blessings. Don't dwell on the negative.
- Accept His sacrifice.
We did have a spiritual feast this past weekend. I enjoyed reading the things you learned and thought during the sessions. It seemed like the messages were so heartfelt with spiritual emotion behind them all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great list of things learned.
Blessings!
I agree, LeAnn, that they were so heartfelt and from the soul. We really were presented a feast, weren't we?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments. It's wonderful that we can each receive personalized messages!
And...reread them when we get the Ensign Magazine. :)
So many Gems! We are so Rich:)
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