General Conference Highlights

I love General Conference.  I am so grateful for our prophets and apostles who lead and guide us.  As a first time mother I came to conference session with questions of how to raise my children in a world that is becoming increasingly more wicked.  I have also been so scared lately with all the turmoil going around us.  Just watching the news gives me so much anxiety.  So a lot of what I took away from conference pertains to those questions that I have.

'Stay in the boat!'

'The fundamental principles of our gospel are the testimony of the Prophets of Christ.'

'If we focus on the Lord we will be blessed immeasurably.'

'What matters most? Heavenly Fathers Plan of Salvation & The Atonement of Jesus Christ.'

'Bear one another's burdens.'

'If you fall out of the boat we will find you, minister to you, & bring you back.'  (talking to those who loose their way)

'Adam & Eve in the garden of Eden could not know true joy because they knew no sadness...They had to learn the law of opposition.'

'We understand peace because we know turmoil.'

'We are to be tried, stretched, and refined.'

'We have been given tools to help us along this journey: 

1. Prayer:
• Share your thoughts, feelings & experiences with God.  Your heart will begin got feel a buoyant peace if you do so.
• Parents arm your children from negative influences with family prayer.
2. Study the Word of God: 
• This is how our Father in Heaven communicates with  us.
• Study the scriptures with your children.  This is more important than sleep, homework, or any other commitment.
• RE-PRIORITIZE YOUR TIME!
• Dedicate time to study the scriptures each day.  Peace will come.  It will radiate out to you.  
• You will always have challenges...this is part of mortality...All will be made right in the Lords time.
3. Weekly Family Home Evening:
• Do NOT let anything else come before  your family time.
• Family home evening will develop family traditions & strengthen family ties.
• Family home evening will add protection to your home. 
4. Go to the Temple:
• Don't let anyone or anything get in your way of temple attendance!
5. Do Your Family History Work

'Develop these(above) habits & we will be able to handle our trials & challenges...We can endure every temptation, heartache, & trial.'

'Happiness between being happy as an individual, family, etc. is usually a matter of just a few degrees.'

'It is not enough that something is good.  There are better options and even best options.'

'Consider our options with the end in mind.'

'We need to be prepared for the challenges that will come.' (Food Storage)

'Help my children to know they are children of God.  God wants us to reach our divine potential.'

'We need to share this vision(gospel) with those that we love.'

'Be supportive of  your spouse.'

'Create a shared vision with your spouse.'

'As we work towards the kingdom of God we need ot focus on all requirements, not just a few of them.'

'The family is the 'center' of this church.

'Faithfully focus on the family & the home!'

'Do your family & temple work as a Family.'

'D&C 128'

'Family History also includes the present & the future.'

'The work takes time(family history) & sacrifice. But we can do it.'

'The church cannot remove an individuals hesitation to do the work(family history).'

'Embrace the change of priorities in your life!  Everyone can do the work(family history).'

'Teach your children about the spirit of Elijah!  This will help to fortify your family.'

'It is essential that we minister to all individuals.'

'The love of Christ must be our guide.'

'FIRST OBSERVE, THEN SERVE!'

'Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ know us individually.'

'The good shepherd will gather all his sheep.'

'Keep a journal(family blog:))'

'There are many 'currents' in our lives.  Those of the Savior and the 'riptides' of the adversary.'

'There is opposition in all things.  We are agents unto ourselves.  We are to act & not to be acted upon.'

'Where do I turn for truth when questions arise?'

'Your decisions don't eve affect just yourself.  REMEMBER THAT!'

'Do not seek the gratification of men...you need the powers of Heaven.'

'Are you setting a good example for your children?  They will follow you.'

'Are our roots planted in the rich soil of Jesus Christ?'

'May we never trifle with sacred matters.'

'Valiant Latter-Day Saints will always be valiant missionaries.'

'We are not trying to sell you a product or to win points in Heaven.  We are not asking you to believe as we do.  We are just inviting you to hear the restored gospel.' (on sharing the gospel with those not of our faith)

'Turning inwards to Christ will help us turn outwards in service.'