Sunday, April 6, 2014

184th Semi-Annual LDS General Conference - Sunday Notes

SUNDAY SESSION
Morning

Dieter F. Uchtdorf
  • We are commanded to thank the Lord in all things.
  • Commandments of God are to help us exercise our faith.
  • See gratitude as a disposition, a way of life.
  • Instead of being thankful for things, focus on being thankful in all circumstances.
  • Choose to be like Nephi, whose faith never faltered when his brothers, Laman and Lemuel, rebelled against him.
  • Be like Job.
  • Stand still.
  • Be grateful no matter what.
  • Being grateful in our circumstances means having faith in God.
  • Live in thanksgiving daily, even in unexplainable circumstances.

M. Russell Ballard
  • Instead of calling our church the "Mormon Church," let us remember that we belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
  • Remain steadfast.
  • If we follow up, the Lord will not let us down.
  • Follow up with faith and trust.

Jean A. Stevens
  • Our Father knows us, and hears the pleadings of our hearts.

Gary E. Stevenson
  • Write a list of people (family members, friends, etc.) to help prepare for ordinances.

David A. Bednar
  • Consider the Lord's unique invitation to "take my yoke upon you," (Matthew 11:29).
  • Continue your journey and rejoice.
  • "For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." ~ Matthew 11:30
  • You may say nobody understands how it feels to be in pain, but the Son of God does.
  • Pray for the strength to accept, change and endure the circumstances.
  • He will heal, guide and protect us.

President Monson
  • "He who loveth God love his brother also," (1 John 4:21).
  • Show love and kindness to those around you.
  • Blame will hurt more, but forgiveness heals the wounds.
  • Begin now to express love for ALL of God's children - Family members, friends, etc.

Afternoon
Boyd K. Packer
  • Every ordinance is done in the name of Jesus Christ.
  • Choose who to follow.

William R. Walker
  • Stay true to the faith.
  • Never forget that we are led by a prophet of God.

L. Tom Perry
  • Be obedient and follow the Lord's lead.

D. Todd Christofferson
  • God cannot lie.
  • Faith is truly more than imagination.

*Note: I dozed off from the medicine I took for my cold, so I didn't get the chance to listen to the other speakers' talks. But, if you would like to read the talks from General Conference, especially this year, go to https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng.

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