LDS General Conference April 2014 Sunday Morning Session

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

There is something that will take away the bitterness of sorrow. To make life sweeter and joyous-we can be grateful. One who is full of sorrow should give thanks to God. We are commanded to thank the Lord in all things. To let our heart be full of thanks to God. All of his commandments are given to make blessings available to us. Heavenly Father knows that choosing to develop an attitude of gratitude will bring us great happiness.

We should be equally grateful in times of trial. We don't have to be grateful for things, but have an overall attitude of gratitude. See gratitude as a disposition and way of life. Focus on being thankful in our circumstances. We can choose to limit our gratitude based on the blessings we feel we lack or always feel gratitude regardless of our circumstances.

We shouldn't just be grateful after our problems our solved, but always. This is a gratitude of the soul. By being grateful we follow the example of the Savior. Gratitude comes from acknowledging that we don't always understand our trials, but we have faith in Heavenly Father.

"Ending are not our destiny....they are not endings at all, they are merely interruptions"

M. Russell Ballard

We must refer to the church as the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints. Ask the Lord for missionary opportunities. We must follow up on these invitations. These are both things he's talked about before that he wanted to reiterate.

We can all be more consistent with missionary work be replacing fear with faith. We should all study the Preach My Gospel manual. If we follow up the Lord will not let us down.

Gary E. Stevenson

We are in our critical years that will set the course for our life as young adults. Olympians prepare diligently for minutes of action. Earth is our brief performance. This life is the time to prepare to meet God.

Certain steps are necessary. Baptism, Holy Ghost, Temple Ordinances, Sacrament. In these ordinances the power of God is manifest. Keeping the commandments will qualify us for eternal life.

What do I need to do next? Do what the Spirit has whispered to you. Daily scripture, prayer, and church attendance is a necessary foundation.

The miracle of the atonement can make up for imperfections. It is never too late. Is there someone who needs our encouragement?

Thomas S. Monson

Love is the very essence of the gospel. Some of our greatest opportunities to demonstrate love will be within our own homes.Why is it that the ones we love are the targets of harsh words? We must treat each other with kindness to keep the commandment love one another.