Jeffrey R. Holland
"If thou canst believe all things are possible" Jesus professed. I believe this to be true. Through prayer many of my questions and pleadings for help have been answered. I love how Alma said, "If you can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you until you can believe," making a great statement to those still growing in their faith.
Holland continued to summarize the story in the New Testament where a Father begged the Lord to heal his son saying, "Lord I believe help me in my unbelief"
1.When facing the challenge of faith, the father asserts his faith first and later acknowledges his weakness.
If you wish for more faith remember this man. Hold the ground that you have already won, even if that ground is limited. When issues surface and aren't immediately solved, hold fast to what you already know and stand strong.The size of your faith is not the issue, it is the integrity you illustrate with the faith
2. When problems come don't start your quest for faith by leading with that which you do not have.
Do not pretend to faith you don't have. Be true to the faith you do have. Be as candid about your questions as you need to be. Don't let those questions stand in the way of faith and needing a miracle. What we know will always trump what we don't know.
3. When doubt or difficulty come do not be afraid to ask for help.
Pursue with full purpose of heart. God will send help from both sides of the veil to strengthen our belief.
Dallin H. Oaks
"Come follow me the Savior said...For thus alone can we be one with God's own beloved begotten son." All conference messages help us to follow in the lord's footsteps.
"If ye love me keep me commandments" Leave that which is highly esteemed of man and the traditions of man.
We should not be of the world and bound to the traditions of man. Some love the praise of men more than the praise of God. Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice, but a continuous part of our lives.
Jesus taught that men ought always to pray. Daily kneeling prayers as a family.
Love one another...As part of this we are taught we should forgive even for the most serious wrongs.
To seek perfection is part of the plan of salvation. Heirs of God. This means we are heirs of eternal life. If we come to the Father we are to inherit all things. This is only possible if we follow our Savior.
Christoffel Golden Jr.
"When we enter into Heaven, nothing is going to surprise us more than how well we know him and how well his face is familiar to us."
I love this quote. It is a reminder to look for God and his blessing in our lives each day.
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| I wasn't going to add this picture, but after Christofferson used Les Mis in his talk I figured why not. |
Erich W. Kopischke
Being accepted by good people motivates us. Those who can't find acceptance from good people look else where. Seeking acceptance from the wrong sources puts us on the wrong path. We will eventually feel abandoned and inferior. The ultimate source of lasting acceptance is our Heavenly Father. He will look into our hearts and accept us for what we are and what we are to become. Seeking acceptance from them will always lift and encourage us.
This teaches me how to deal with friends who have different beliefs and may be going down a rough path. I know that I can be there first source of acceptance and lead them to God's. I am also taught to seek the right acceptance and move to align my life with the Lord, rather than the world's.
1. Know that our hearts are honest and broken.
By engaging in sincere self-reflection. We know our motives and desires. A broken heart is a soft, open, and receptive heart. Open the door of your heart to the Lord we will be taught by the Holy Ghost.
2. Know that our spirits are contrite.
Contrite:feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong. Willing to repent and listen to the enticing of the Spirit. Willing to humble ourselves, learn, and change.
3. Make a conscious decision to observe covenants through sacrifice.
Sacrifice doesn't only refer to big, hard things, but is mainly about day to day living. Partake of the sacrament. Renew and confirm our promises and feel his acceptance. The Lord promises as we take his name, we will always have his Spirit to be with us. The ultimate indicator of being accepted by God is the gift of the Holy Ghost. Faithfully fulfilling calling. Silent service. Temple work for ancestors. Be open to the prompting of the Spirit in your daily life.
Stand firmly while the storms of life and raging all around us.
Seek the Lord's acceptance.
Bruce D. Porter
I feel like this talk is a answer to my prayer. I have been a little worried about the second coming and I asked that my worries be confronted in conference. I am very satisfied with the response that I got.
If we seek guidance through prayer we are given power over adverse things.
We need not fear the future because God is with us.
"Fear not," Repeated many times. "Be of good cheer and do not fear for I the Lord am with you and will stand by you."
The church is safety for the saints. God acts as our defense as his wrath is poured out.
Nephi said people will be armed with righteousness We are armed with power of God as we remain true to the Church and the Spirit. Trials may come, but if we humbly trust in the Lord he will give us strength.
Porter told a story about an ever cheerful roommate. Who sang on a miserable day, "Oh what a beautiful morning," Even in a darkening world, we may sing with Joy knowing that a beautiful morning lies ahead.
"As we rise each morning, may we look to heaven in faith and say, 'Oh what a beautiful morning.'"
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