Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Church in PJ's

This is definitely one of my favorite weekends of the year. It's a pajama wearing, cinnamon roll breakfast, cuddling on the couch, being spiritually fed weekend.

Twice a year we are blessed to listen to General Conference on TV and hear wise council from the prophet and general authorities, women leaders and other officers of the church.

As I have spent the last two days listening, I have come closer to my Savior, rededicated myself to his will and have vowed to be better at living as a disciple of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

I am grateful for the wise council given.

These are some of my favorite tidbits of knowledge that I walked away with:
  • I have come to know that FAITH is a real power, not just an expression of belief. - Elder Packer
  • As we remember the covenants we make within the temple, we will be more able to bear every trial and to overcome each temptation. - President Thomas S. Monson
  • We must build upon a sure foundation. - Dean M. Davies
  • We are meant to age, for with it comes the knowledge of truth. - Elder Boyd K. Packer
  • You can depend on the Lord. - President Henry S. Eyring
  • We are not Alone. We are not spiritual orphans. - Stanly C. Ellis
  • The Power by which the Heavens and Earth were created is the Priesthood. - Elder Russell Ballard
  • True friendship is like the asphalt of life. It fills in the potholes and makes the journey smooth. - Elder Richard G. Scott
  • She understood who she was & whose she was. - Elaine S. Dalton
  • There are few things more powerful than the prayers of a righteous mother. - Boyd K. Packer
  • Our part matters because we matter. - Elaine S. Dalton
  • Regardless of your circumstances you can center your home on the Lord, Jesus Christ. - Elder Richard G. Scott
  • The answer is the Savior, the author and source of Peace - Elder Quentin L. Cook
  • Hold the ground you have already won. Be true to the faith you have. - Elder Holland
  • If you're not a full-time missionary with a missionary badge pinned on your coat, now is the time to paint one on your heart. - Elder Neil L. Anderson
  • God's light is real, it is available to all. It has the power to soften the sting of a deepest wound.- President Dieter F. Uctdorf
  • Why not choose a time each day to disconnect from technology and reconnect with your children? - Rosemary Wixom  (or as I am referring to it, Disconnect then Reconnect)
  • Spiritual light rarely comes to those who merrily sit in the darkness waiting for someone to flick the switch. - President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
  • May we be a light on a hill. May we in this latter day be a beacon to this whole earth. - Tom Perry
  • With Christ, Darkness cannot succeed. - Dieter F. Uchtdorf
  • Terrific marriages are completely respectful, transparent and loyal. - Elder L. Whitney Clayton
  • Darkness exists, but do not dwell there. Light also exists. It is the light of Jesus Christ. - Uchtdorf
  • Seek after any of the flock that stray. - Dallin H. Oaks
  • Stay on the Lord's Side and you WILL win every time. - Richard G. Scott
  • When our only desire is to please God, we will be blessed with Deep inner peace. - Bruce Porter
  • Hope on. Journey on. Honestly acknowledge your questions and concerns. But first and forever fan the flame of your faith, because all things are possible to them that believe. - Jeffrey R. Holland
  • Virtue is the strength and power of the daughters of God. - Elaine S. Dalton
  • What e'er thou art, act well thy part. - Elaine S. Dalton
  • I shall ever praise Him for the privilege of being a woman, a wife and a mother.-Sister Dalton
  • The priesthood in the boy is the same as the priesthood in the man. - Tad R. Callister
  • God is not the author of confusion but is the author of peace. - Elder Quentin L. Cook
  • We don't have to wait to cross the finish line to receive God's blessings. - President Uctdorf
And possibly my favorite of the entire conference - 
  • Imperfect people are all God has ever had to work with! That must be terribly frustrating to him, but he deals with it.  - Jeffrey R. Holland
I am hoping that these great quotes will stick with me as I strive to become better, remember who I am and try to reach my goals at becoming closer to my Savior. 

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