Well this week was really good. Sort of challenging, but good. I had exchanges with Sister Taguba my Trainer. That was really good. I honestly miss teaching with her. I don't know what to say about this week. We really didn't have anything to do, except watch conference, which was really good. Here are somethings that I learned:
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf challenged us to focus on simplicity in Christ. Also “God will take you as you are at this very moment and begin to work with you. All you need is a willing heart, a desire to believe, and trust in the Lord. … God will help you become something greater than you ever thought possible.”
Elder Richard J. Maynes compared the world to the potter’s spinning wheel, and the speed of that wheel is increasing. The clay must be in the exact center of the wheel. We must be centered as well. Our core, the center of our lives, must be Jesus Christ and His gospel.
Sister Neill F. Marriott asked “How do we make the Lord’s ways our ways?” During the sacrament, she asks, "Father, is there more?" When we are yielded and still, our minds can be directed to something more we may need to change—something limiting our capacity to receive spiritual guidance or even healing and help.
Elder Larry R. Lawrence: As we travel the strait and narrow path, the Spirit continually challenges us to be better and to climb higher. If we are humble and teachable, the Holy Ghost will lead us. Ask the Lord: “What is keeping me from progressing?” or “What lack I yet?” If you are sincere, the answer will soon become clear.
Elder Vern P. Stanfill gave lessons learned from a bike ride through a lengthy tunnel. (1) No matter how intense the darkness of doubt, we choose how long and to what extent we allow it to influence us. (2) Trust in the Lord to develop spiritual strength within ourselves. (3) There is no darkness so dense, so menacing, or so difficult that it cannot be overcome by light.
Elder James B. Martino invited us to turn to the Lord to overcome murmuring or rationalizing, doubts and trials.
Elder Neil L. Andersen: Faith does not fall upon us by chance nor stay with us by birthright. The future of your faith is not by chance, but by choice. How we live our lives increases or diminishes our faith.
Elder Randall K. Bennett offered principles to help us on our journey back to our Heavenly Father. (1) Become as a little child. With childlike humility and willingness to focus on our Heavenly Father and our Savior, we take steps toward Them, never giving up hope, even if we fall. (2) The Lord more than matches our willingness to act in faith. Our willingness to take a step is not just met—it is exceeded—by His promised blessings. (3) Counter the natural man’s tendency to procrastinate or give up.
President Thomas S. Monson: “We are surrounded by persuasive voices, beguiling voices, belittling voices, sophisticated voices, and confusing voices. I might add that these are loud voices. I admonish you to turn the volume down and to be influenced instead by that still, small voice which will guide you to safety.” If we are in tune to the Holy Ghost, this comforting, guiding voice will keep us safe.
It was really cool to hear from the Prophet and apostles. They talked about Christlike Attributes this conference and I think this describes it the best. It just made my day so much easier. Well I have to go. I love you and remember that the Lord knows us.
Love,
Sister Chelsea Blake
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