What a spiritually, emotionally, and mentally rejuvenating week! :)
This week we had our trainer and new missionary workshop in Naga.
District Meeting all about personal revelation. (fantastic)
Interviews with President Reeder. (the 5 minutes I always greatly anticipate every 3 months...such a wise man..love learning from him)
THEN GENERAL CONFERENCE! What an amazing week!
I love love love learning about my Savior, Jesus Christ and how to better live His gospel!
I pondered long and hard before conference and went with a couple questions in mind and heart that I was hoping and praying I would receive some guidance on throughout the conference...talk about ON POINT! I have such faith in my Father in Heaven and in His great plan for all of us. I couldn't get enough of what our different leaders were preaching! It was all so wonderful and I truly received answers to my questions and concerns. God DOES know all. Just trust in Him.
One of my favorite talks was by Elder David A. Bednar (what a fantastic way to close conference)...
Some thoughts he shared that stood out to me:
"Devoted disciples of Jesus Christ always have been and always will be valiant missionaries. A missionary is a follower of Christ who testifies of Him as the Redeemer and proclaims the truths of His gospel...
We are inviting you to hear the restored truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ so you can study, ponder, pray, and come to know for yourself if the things we are sharing with you are true...
Bring all that you know is true, good, and praiseworthy—and test our message. Just as Jesus beckoned two of His disciples to “come and see” (John 1:39), so we urge you to come and see if the restored gospel of Jesus Christ enlarges and enriches that which you already believe to be true...
Sharing with other people things that are most meaningful to us or have helped us is not unusual at all...
The Atonement of Jesus Christ provides the cleanser necessary to be made pure and clean, the soothing salve to heal spiritual wounds and remove guilt, and the protection that enables us to be faithful in times both good and bad...
The invitations we extend to you to learn about and test our message grow out of the positive effects the gospel of Jesus Christ has had in our lives. Sometimes we may be awkward or abrupt or even relentless in our attempts. Our simple desire is to share with you the truths that are of greatest worth to us..."
For the whole talk:
(which you should all read, ponder, and apply to your lives!)
I know we have a living Father in Heaven and that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. I am so grateful for our church leaders in this day and age and especially for our living prophet, Thomas S. Monson through which we receive new revelation and guidance for our lives and our families. Study the words of the prophets new and old. Don't only study and 'enjoy' it, but go and LIVE it.
Mahal ko kayo. Ingat kayo lagi!
-Sister Roderick
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