Conference

LOOOOOOOOVE IT!! Just two weeks ago I was wallowing in my own self pity. The world was falling down around me. And now I've figured out why. That sneaky little devil, Satan, was trying to bring me down. He was hoping I'd break this time and fall off the deep end. Then I wouldn't be around (or paying attention) to hear all the wonderful truths General Conference has for us. Well TAKE THAT Satan! HA! I watched the morning session (yes, in the comfort of my own home here in Arkansas. Thanks Dish Network) while Brady told me time and time again that he wanted to color even though I had TWO coloring books, a notebook of lined paper, crayons and a pen to use. Even a tantrum throwing child couldn't stop the Spirit from testifying to me. Brady did eventually give up the fight and played with his toys elsewhere in the house. So here are a few of the notes I jotted down from this morning:

• Even after receiving inspiration we should ask if that is all God has for us to know. That's His way of making sure we're listening. If we ask if there is more, and there is, He will show it unto us, until there is no more at that time.
• We should take time everyday to be still and know. Be quiet and free from distraction so that we can hear and feel the promptings the Lord has for us.
• When we receive truth we will be saved by it BECAUSE we ACT upon it. Faith without works is dead.
• In regards to a testimony of the Gospel and its principles: Bear it, mean it, live it.
• God desires that we draw near to Him so that HE can draw near to US. With God, that which is difficult becomes possible. That which is possible becomes habit.

Wow, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. And that was only ONE of the Five sessions!

Carl and I organized our food storage during the first part of the afternoon session. I wasn't able to take notes at that time. Thank goodness for DVR! I haven't finished it yet, but I've already been spiritually fed by the messages I've heard. People, I'm telling you, I want to stand on a mountain top (if there were any out here) to let the world know and feel what I know and feel. It truly, truly is amazing. I could not argue with a single thing I heard today. Not because I'm brainwashed or know no different. I'm a smart girl and can think for myself. No, I had a witness in my heart, in my soul of the truth. Now I pray that others may listen and desire to know. I pray that I can share and not be afraid to offend as I share in the spirit of love.

I hope those of you who readily have Conference available to you will partake of it. It is such a blessing. I am happy that we decided to make it a priority to listen as much as possible (see, Carl had A LOT of homework and he needed to get it done today so he could NOT do it tomorrow) in our home. How wonderful it is to have the voices of the prophets in our own homes. I don't think of it as eight hours of speakers, but an abundant opportunity to hear what God wants us to know today, now, in our very life. So, if it is ever Conference weekend and you stop by during the two hour blocks that Conference is aired, we'll be watching/listening as opportunity provides. Eight hours of my time is a small price to pay to learn the eternal truths that God wants me to know and live by. After all, He gave me life, my life is His.

I do bear my testimony that prophets are on the earth today. That God speaks to us still, and forever will. That Joseph Smith did restore the True and Living Church of Jesus Christ to the earth. I am grateful for this knowledge. In the name of my Savior, my Brother and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.