Today was Regional Stake Conference. Over a 100 stakes in Utah County gathered together in different church houses and also at the Marriott Center at BYU. It was amazing! Six speakers gave wonderful talks on attending the temple, family history, being single, having faith, knowing who we are spiritually, and having His spirit with us. Richard J. Maynes talked about who we are. He asked the question "who am I?" When asked this we say oh, I'm a teacher, doctor, or whatever your profession is. But we must remember that we are all children of God! We really are! We always forget that in this day and age when people bombard us with things of the world and we forget who we really are. He also talked about remembering. In Helaman 5:12 it says "And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation;
that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts
in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm
shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down
to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye
are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build
they cannot fall." It is the most important thing to do. He said "when we remember who we are we can overcome Satan."
Sister Rosemary M. Wixom talked about keeping on the path towards Heavenly Father. Jesus Christ is our anchor during stormy times. we are to bring the spirit in our homes and strengthen our homes. She said "When we focus on Christ we'll know what's important." We also need to prepare our children to live the gospel and hold strong to our Anchor.
John A. McCune said that "life would be easier if lived through Christ." We should make righteous choices and continue to make righteous choices and be free. Ultimate freedom comes from faith in Jesus Christ. Be engaged in His work and invite others to come unto Christ.
Sis. Sydney S. Reynolds talked of temples and family. "As we attend the temple we will be taught to serve Heavenly Father."
William R. Walker also spoke about temple and temple work. Doing baptisms by proxy for our ancestors will bring us closer to them. We will come to know and love them more. Blessings come through the temple and are powerful and wonderful.
Sister Oaks (wife of Elder Oaks) spoke on being single. She got married to Elder Oaks when she was in her fifties. Elder Oaks had been married before but his wife passed away and he later married Sister Oaks. She said to change our behavior, and involve ourselves in activities. We need to study the scriptures more and become familiar with them. We should ask "what more can I do right?" instead of "What am I doing wrong?" when it comes to finding a future spouse. She said "Step up and be the best you can be."
Elder Dallin H. Oaks talked about many things. He said we must choose Christ's way over the world's way The world will hate us for following Christ and doing what is right and will try and pull us down. We must keep the commandments and always have His spirit with us. Trust in the Lord's timing. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ helps us through life. Commit to put the Lord first in our lives. And we should always be a witness to the Lord.
General Conference is coming up. I'm looking forward to hearing from our beloved prophet Pres. Thomas S. Monson. I have a ticket to the Saturday afternoon session! It will be wonderful. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true church on earth today. The Book of Mormon is true. Joseph Smith did see Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. He was a true prophet just as Pres. Monson is a true prophet leading and guiding us today. I love this Gospel with all my heart, might, mind and strength. I'm so happy to have been raised to know this. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
