Reflections of General Conference

I was just discussing General Conference with my daughter Leslie and she reminded me of the thought I found in an Ensign:

Harold B Lee once said, "Conference is to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable." This comment is so thought provoking. I love it.

I thought I would include it with my thoughts.

Some Quotes from Conference:

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: The Laborers in the Vineyard

"However late you think you are, however many chances you think you have missed, however many mistakes you feel you have made, or talents you think you don't have, or distance from home and family and God you feel you have traveled, I testify that you have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love."

Elder Richard G. Scott: 'How to obtain revelation and inspiration for your personal life'

Looking to the scriptures, being humble, being mentally and physically clean and seeking revelation with the purpose of helping others are additional ways individuals are able to receive divine direction, Elder Scott noted.

"Our Heavenly Father did not put us on earth to fail, but to succeed gloriously, he said.

Further, he said, "As you continue to live righteously you will always be prompted to know what to do. Sometimes the discovery of what action to take may require significant effort and trust on your part. Yet you will be prompted to know what to do as you meet the conditions for such divine guidance in your life, namely: obedience to the commandments of the Lord, trust in His divine plan of happiness, and the avoidance of anything that is contrary to it."

From the Deseret News 3/31/2012

I love conference. It is a time to reflect on our own lives and make new commitments to be better and try harder.

I love being on this mission and spending time with my husband. To think that we are in a foreign country, having a wonderful life together and sharing the gospel is one of the highlights of my life.

We love being together and are enjoying the life and lives of the Peruvian people. We have left our responsibilities of every day life and committed to serving the Lord. It is hard to leave friends and family but rewarding to know we are setting an example for our children and grandchildren.

Our lives are truly being blessed by serving this mission.