In this podcast I will be explaining what General Conference is, how to prepare for it, & what I got out of it.
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General Conference is a annual conference where the first presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the quorum of the 12 apostles, & other general authority meet to broadcast to the world what amazing things will come to pass in these years to come with inspiration & guidance, what to heed from, how we can be better to one another, how to become stronger in every way & many more wonderful & glorious things!
General Conference starts on Saturday morning from 10 am to 12 pm (MST) & 2pm to 4 pm (MST), then the men or women (depending on the season) get together & get insight & inspiration from brethren & sisters who prepare for their talks (or speeches) by lots of prayers, fasting, & guidance from the Holy Spirit. And begins again on Sunday at those same times, either from home on the television, on your smartphone, at a church center, or LITERALLY at the conferences center where they broadcast the live session.
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How to prepare for General Conference:
- Write down any questions you have
- Take notes of any quotes or things the leaders say
- Learn about the church & the leaders that lead it
- Analyze the promised blessing from watching or listening to General Conference
- Get comfy & cozy in your pj's OR change into church clothes (button up shirt, slack, & or tie OR polo & slacks OR shirt & skirt OR dress, whichever you prefer)
Here's what I got out of general conference, I got some, not quite a lot. I had my oldest son running around calling for me to help him with something he needed to do or wanted, my youngest son was tired & clingy, so I tried to listen to all the talks but only wrote a few I need to listen to again & some quotes I wrote down.
I will be not reading my questions off because they are personal to me.
I will share some quotes.
I believe all the talks are wonderful & some talks will vibe, coincide, synchronize with things happening in your life, feelings you have had, or advice you need to heed! These specific ones below I wanted to listen to again.
Read talks by Elder Ulisses Soares, Sister Becky Craven, & President Jeffery R. Holland again.
"Our purpose as we seek to learn and to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ must be to increase faith in God and in His divine plan of happiness and in Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice and to achieve lasting conversion. Such increased faith and conversion will help us make and keep covenants with God, thus strengthening our desire to follow Jesus and producing a genuine spiritual transformation in us—in other words, transforming us into a new creature, as taught by the Apostle Paul in his epistle to the Corinthians. This transformation will bring us a more happy, productive, and healthy life and help us to maintain an eternal perspective. Isn’t this exactly what happened to the Ethiopian eunuch after he learned about the Savior and was converted to His gospel? The scripture says that “he went on his way rejoicing.'” - Elder Ulisses Soares
"Brothers and sisters, our actions must reflect what we learn and teach. We need to show our beliefs through the way we live. The best teacher is a good role model. Teaching something that we truly live can make a difference in the hearts of those we teach. If we desire people, whether that be family or not, to joyfully treasure up the scriptures and the teachings of living apostles and prophets of our day, they need to see our souls delighting in them. Likewise, if we want them to know that President Russell M. Nelson is the prophet, seer, and revelator in our day, they need to see us raise our hands to sustain him and realize that we follow his inspired teachings. As the well-known American saying goes, 'Actions speak louder than words.'" - Elder Ulisses Soares
"Maybe some of you are at this exact moment asking yourselves, 'Elder Soares, I have been doing all these things and have been following this model both individually and as a family, but unfortunately, some of my friends or dear ones have distanced themselves from the Lord. What should I do?' For those of you who are right now experiencing these feelings of sadness, agony, and maybe regret, please know that they are not totally lost because the Lord knows where they are and is watching over them. Remember, they are His children too!" - Elder Ulisses Soares
"It is hard to understand all the reasons why some people take another path. The best we can do in these circumstances is just to love and embrace them, pray for their well-being, and seek for the Lord’s help to know what to do and say. Sincerely rejoice with them in their successes; be their friends and look for the good in them. We should never give up on them but preserve our relationships. Never reject or misjudge them. Just love them! The parable of the prodigal son teaches us that when children come to themselves, they often desire to come home. If that happens with your dear ones, fill your hearts with compassion, run to them, fall on their neck, and kiss them, like the father of the prodigal son did. " - Elder Ulisses Soares
"Ultimately, keep living a worthy life, be a good example to them of what you believe, and draw closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ. He knows and understands our deep sorrows and pains, and He will bless your efforts and dedication to your dear ones if not in this life, in the next life. Remember, brothers and sisters, always that hope is an important part of the gospel plan." - Elder Ulisses Soares
"Although we may encounter occasional obstacles along the way, this path will keep us moving toward our prized eternal destination if we stay firmly on it." - Sister Becky Craven
"...are we careful or casual?" - Sister Becky Craven
"...there is not a right way to do the wrong thing!" - Sister Becky Craven
"As a covenant people, we are not meant to blend in with the rest of the world. We have been called 'a peculiar people'—what a compliment!" - Sister Becky Craven
"Are we careful in our language? Or do we casually embrace the crude and vulgar?" - Sister Becky Craven
"I once saw a sign in a store window that said, “Happiness, $15.00.” I was so curious to know how much happiness I could buy for $15 then I went inside to see. What I found was a lot of cheap trinkets and souvenirs—not one thing I saw could possibly bring me the type of happiness that the sign implied! Over the years, I’ve thought many times about that sign and how easy it can be to look for happiness in items that are cheap or temporary. ...Can happiness be bought with $15? No, it can’t. Deep and lasting happiness comes by intentionally and carefully living the gospel of Jesus Christ." - Sister Becky Craven
When I listened to this talk I got good exerpts, but now since I have read it one quote stuck out at me "Are we careful in our language? Or do we casually embrace the crude and vulgar?". I have not been as careful with my language! I swear too often & I want to not blend into the crowd like most people do (I think that is pretty mundane)! I have been striving to use "mormon" swear words(mind you the church I belong to has changed it's name for the members, we are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) & it has been helping A LOT!!!
I for sure will be listening or reading more conference talks!
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