Wednesday, October 6, 2010

OCTOBER GENERAL CONFERENCE 2010

This past week I've been looking over my notes from General Conference and have thought a lot about what I learned and changes I want to make in my life. I'm so grateful to have a living prophet today to guide and direct us. All the church leaders are such intelligent, humble, and inspiring people that help me learn more about Jesus Christ and how I can find more joy through living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A friend reminded me that not only are the speakers inspired to share things that will help us in our lives, but we too are prepared to receive what they will share with us. It's always crazy how many things that are touched on always apply directly to me and things I have been pondering. Each conference is also always an uplifting reminder to me of what is most important in life and a reminder of how real the gospel is. It helps me refocus my priorities and what matters most. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is God's church restored again on the earth with all the authority and keys of God. I'm grateful God calls prophets to lead us and give us direction today in this crazy world!

These are some of the things that stood out the most to me this conference:
  • A testimony of the gospel comes in private powerful manifestations. 
  • It is sometimes easier to believe dead prophets than living prophets. 
  • The attitude of a teacher is not taught but caught. 
  • A consecrated life is full or work. 
  • When we experience tough times in life, we need to slow down and focus on what is most important. 
  • The key relationships in life are with God, our families, our fellowmen, and ourselves. 
  • Wrong choices diminish our ability to act in the future. 
  • There is no safer way to approach life, than by following the prophet. 
  • In temple mirrors we should see ourselves at children of our ancestors and parents of our posterity; we are to see ourselves home with Heavenly Father. 
  • Faith changes simple acts to great acts. 
  • The Book of Mormon is truly a prepared tool to gather scattered Israel home. 
  • Complete healing is found only at the Savior's feet. 
  • The Anti-Nephi-Lehi's not only laid down weapons that were to be used against their enemies, but also weapons against their God. 
  • Pride violates the two great commandments. 
  • It is impossible to be prideful if you are filled with charity. 
  • Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, but less about yourself. 
  • Pondering the scriptures means taking the time to think, pray, and invite revelation, after reading.
  • We magnify our callings in the priesthood by letting the light of Christ shine through us and having the Spirit with us. 
  • More important than the words we speak, is having the Holy Ghost with you as you minister to others. 
  • Don't take detours because you may never find your way back to the right path. 
  • Christ is for us, Satan against us, so it is our vote that counts. 
  • Nowhere is mercy more manifest than in repentance. 
  • Lehi and Joseph Smith's histories parallel each other. 
  • We need both personal and priesthood lines of communication. 
  • Being grateful unlocks the doors of heaven so we can feel Heavenly Father's love more fully.
  • Receiving the Holy Ghost is not passive but a call to act. 
  • Having an honorable name is better than riches.
  • Satan is the ultimate counterfeit fisher of men. 
  • We should ever be found doing the work of the Lord.