"Have a good General Conference weekend!"

Probably my favorite phrase ever, and oh boy did I put it to good use this past week :) I hope everyone had a wonderful general conference weekend, and were touched by the messages that were shared. How blessed are we, to be able to hear the voice and the will of the Lord directly from His chosen servants (D&C 1:38). The night before conference, I always like to do a little study on that subject-- prophets, and what their responsibilities and duties are. That way, I can notice when they say something that falls into that category. It's great. I also read a scripture on Friday night that I really loved, and I think it falls right in line with General Conference, because really, it was one:

"My brethren, all ye that have assembled yourselves together, you that can hear my words which I shall speak unto you this day; for I have not commanded you to come up hither to trifle with the words which I shall speak, but that you should hearken unto me, and open your ears that ye may hear, and your hearts that ye may understand, and your minds that the mysteries of God may be unfolded to your view." -Mosiah 2:9

It never disappoints! Not only was conference wonderful and full of inspired things that I needed to hear, but I got to watch a session of it with my dear friends, the Mautz'. They are such great examples to me, and to all of the missionaries who were privileged to serve with them.

Thought I'd just share a few of my favorite quotes from conference:

"The greatest joy we receive in this life is following the Savior." -Elder L. Tom Perry

"Our faith now becomes part of our posterity's faith later." -Elder Russell M. Nelson

"Let us strive to be among those whom the Lord can rely on to hear His whisperings and respond." -President Uchtdorf

"We may frequently press forward, hoping and praying, but without absolute assurance that we are acting in accordance with God's will. But as we honor our covenants and keep the commandments, as we strive ever more consistently to do good and to become better, we can walk with the confidence that God will guide our steps." -Elder David A. Bednar

"You will receive every promised blessing for which you are worthy." -Elder Richard G. Scott

Oh, and OF COURSE, can't forget the part where President Monson talked about President Mou-Tham in New Caledonia!! What a wonderful example of faith-- I love that guy, and all the members in New Caledonia. A great lesson about sacrificing to go to the temple. So glad that President Monson put them on the map! :)

The members from New Caledonia at the temple in New Zealand with Elder Anderson (with President Mou-Tham to his left) Anyways, great messages from a great General Conference weekend. I think that's enough to work on for at least the next six months...