Yesterday and today I had the opportunity to go to General conference. Even though I live in Utah, this was the first time I was actually able to see it live, not only once, but twice, thanks to Addison and Jeff. Oh man, it was so great:) I definitely want to go to the live sessions as often as I can from now on. It was such a privilege to be in the same room as our Prophet Thomas S. Monson and the council of the 12 apostles. So many wonderful things were said, and I learned so much. I really loved all talks, but the one that stuck out to me the very most was given by Quentin L. Cook. He spoke on keeping a clear and eternal perspective, despite so much heartache and tragedy in the world. He mentioned that though this world can seem unfair, Jesus Christ understands, and compensates for all that unfairness. Though the 2nd act in life (the 1st act being the pre-mortal existence) can seem depressing and hard, there is a 3rd act. And this is where we will be able to look through a clearer lens of eternity and better understand difficult things we can't fully understand here, and now. I'm so grateful for our Apostles and Prophets who guide us, direct us and leave us with feelings of great hope in a world that can seem unstable."It's better to look up!"- Thomas S. Monson
Wonderful! One of my favorite talks by President Uchtdorf is entitled, Your Happily Ever After. In it he says this about Heavenly Father:
ReplyDelete"His love for you is so great that He has granted you this earthly life as a precious gift of “once upon a time,” complete with your own true story of adventure, trial, and opportunities for greatness, nobility, courage, and love. And, most glorious of all, He offers you a gift beyond price and comprehension. Heavenly Father offers to you the greatest gift of all—eternal life—and the opportunity and infinite blessing of your own “happily ever after.”
President Uchtdorf also said that "today is part of eternity.” (The Influence of Righteous Women, Sep. 2009)