Thomas S Monson

New temples = Chile,Brazil,Florida,Japan

Joseph F Smith: Chains fall and darkness fall away and they shal hear of the work done for them and rejoice with you

Call on all members to reach out to new members

Pray for countries to open to missionaries

Richard G Scott

Seek personal inspiration- what can we do to improve

There are decisions beyond our ability to decide correctly- need to use Holy Ghost consistently.  No magic formula to learn how- need to practice.

Confidence will become stronger and impressions more certain

Carefully write down impressions as they come.  Seek for personal, specific impressions.  Study them & apply them.  Pray for more.

Not forced to learn. Use agency to allow Spirit to teach you.  It may come when we least expect it.  Helps to overcome emotions.

Stay away from inappropriate media which robs the Spirit.  Pray with all fervor of the soul to be led in all aspects of life.

Vicki F Matsumori

Missionaries get impression for which door to knock, hometeachers learn of a need, teenager feels prompted to stay away from compromising situation

We have the Gift of the Holy Ghost, but the Spirit does not dwell in unholy temples

Intelligence flowing, sudden strokes of ideas.  Peace and joy.  Sensation of light.  Feels like sunshine.

Provide environment where Spirit can be felt daily.  Scriptures daily.  Times of quiet.

If you accomplish nothing else other than helping them to recognize the Spirit, you will bless their lives eternally.

L Whitney Clayton

Man carrying big load of firewood.  We carry emotional or physical burdens. Can continue for years.  Some are imposed by others.  Sin, incorrect traditions.  Gossip, unkindness.  Our own sins.  All for our growth and progress.  Unique experiences help us.  They last but a small moment- endure them well.  They lead to perfect and to help yield to the Spirit. Become as a child.

Burdens become blessings, but they require faith.  Cursed be the ground for your sake (your benefit).  Work is burden, but a blessing.  Poverty / economic challenges humbles us.  Bearing up under burdens increasing empathy.  Bear others’ burdens.  Mourn with them.  Keep baptismal covenants.

The Lord offers deliverance.  In stages.  Burdens will feel lighter, not taken away.

Russell T. Osgothorpe

Son’s a doctor, work is to save lives.  So is missionaries to save spiritual lives.  We do too.  Share our knowledge of the gospel and invite & promise blessings.

Close the manual when inspiration comes.  Goal is to inspire them to make / renew covenants.  Accept the call & get prepared.  Aim high. 

Do they feel our love for the Savior & the gospel?  Do I express confidence in them?  Teach what we learn.  Teaching saves lives.

David A Bednar

More diligent and concerned at home.  Listen with hearts that feel.  Express love and mean it and show it.  Don’t assume.  Love casts out fear.  Bear testimony to family.  Live it consistently.  Testimony fortifies faith.  It is the source of peace.

Be consistent.  It’s what they remember- not specific FHEs- just that they’re consistent.

Many ordinary brush strokes work together to create a beautiful painting.  Each prayer or FHE add up to produce the whole.  Don’t bear false witness=don’t be a hypocrite.

Family is central to God’s plan, so be consistent.  We’re not left alone.

Dieter F Uchtdorf

Some have bad impressions of the church, but most know us as good hard-working virtuous people. Songs about trees that produce popcorn.  Most of all we want to be known as disciples of Jesus Christ.  How do we become disciples?  Keep commandments.  Disciples walk with Him.

It’s not just a set of rules- thou shalts and thou shalt nots.  What is the constant compass?  The first and second great commandments.  It is the center- the bond, the power, the source, the fire.  Should be our walk and talk.  Relationships become more profound.  What we seek -> what we do -> who we are & will become.  We have vast capacity to love. How do we increase our love?  Seek by the Spirit, seek for heaven, seek for God. He is love.  Keep His  commandments.  Desire to become  like Him.  Learn of Him.  Let good habits develop.

How do we hear His voice?  He will answer if we cry out.  Listen for His voice in the scriptures, in General Conference, in the Temple, in church, in nature, at work, at home.  Become more holy.  We leave darkness, the veil thins.  All else will fall into place.  Love is the measure of faith and discipleship.

Tags: Oct 2009 General Conference Saturday Morning

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