2 Weeks in one (Sorry)

 ---Conference Quote Bananza---

Here's a ton of conference quotes that I liked alot. (Thanks to the Church News app I was able to find them all pretty quick. Have I mentioned how much I love that app yet?)

"My plea to you this morning is to find rest from the intensity, uncertainty and anguish of this world by overcoming the world through your covenants with God. … I call upon you, my dear brothers and sisters, to become this righteous people. Cherish and honor your covenants above all other commitments. As you let God prevail in your life, I promise you greater peace, confidence, joy and, yes, rest.”

— President Russell M. Nelson, President of the Church, “Overcome the World and Find Rest”

--First off President Nelson's talk on overcoming the world. I found that alot of conference talks talked about how with the gospel we find rest and this talk exemplified that subject. Though it sounds like a paradox, by diligently serving Jesus Christ and applying his gospel in our everyday lives we feel more at peace. We feel peace because we become entitled to the grace, the divine healing power of Christ. We can do anything through him.

"We can be of good cheer and be filled with peace in our tough times. The love we feel because of the Savior and His Atonement becomes a powerful resource to us in our trying moments.

Reflecting on my own experiences, I realize I have learned some of my best lessons during the hardest times in my life, times that took me out of my comfort zone. Difficulties I encountered as a youth, while learning about the Church through seminary, as a recent convert, and as a full-time missionary and challenges I faced in my education, in striving to magnify my callings, and in raising a family have prepared me for the future. The more I cheerfully respond to difficult circumstances with faith in the Lord, the more I grow in my discipleship." 

Isaac K Morrison

--Sometimes our lives are difficult (Being a disciple of Christ isn't supposed to be easy) and we wonder why we continue on. With Christ we can have the power to persevere and the perspective to know that it will be for our good. Life's hard but possible through Him. We can go through the difficult if we keep in mind what lies ahead.

"A true Christian cannot follow the Master only in those matters with which he or she agrees. No. We follow Him everywhere, including, if necessary, into arenas filled with tears and trouble, where sometimes we may stand very much alone."

 Jeffrey R Holland

This quote makes me think of the life of the Savior. He was ridiculed, mocked, falsely accused, spit upon and beaten, so if we follow in his way we should expect similar things. We must be willing to go through everything for him because he did the same for us. The path of discipleship is the path of trials, but of the greatest reward there can be. Even if it appears we are standing alone, it does not matter if we are standing with Him.

"Each of us should evaluate our temporal and spiritual priorities sincerely and prayerfully to identify the things in our lives that may impede the bounteous blessings that Heavenly Father and the Savior are willing to bestow upon us. And surely the Holy Ghost will help us to see ourselves as we really are.”

Priorities, priorities, priorities, how many times have I been lectured by my parents about priorities. We've heard "if you put Christ first, if all goes well" but its really true.If we have our priorities in line, everything comes out fine.

— Elder David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Put On Thy Strength, O Zion”

“When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength. … You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. He will lead you the right way. He is your strength.”

— Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth.”

In the words of my 7th grade science/ Anatomy teacher: Jesus is always the answer. If we put Him first, everything is ok.

"Are we willing to put forth more than a superficial effort into strengthening our faith in Christ?”

“True discipleship leads to a fullness of Joy. Are we willing to pay the price of discipleship?”

Kevin W. Pearson

I really like this talk.We need to be willing to do anything for Christ. Sacrifice and Obedience are super important and we need to follow him. We promised at baptism to be willing and we truly must be willing to do anything and obey any commandment.

I don't have much more than that. Life in the city is alot more boring but conference was still really great.