On Sunday we took the tent down and for the morning session we wrote in our journals. The boys drew pictures and played with stickers. In the afternoon Daniel and Mike went over with family to watch the last session while I stayed with Liam.
This past conference had a lot of great messages. Here are a few of my favorites.
Two words stood out to me at this past conference: intentional and deliberate.
"We must deliberately take time each day to disconnect from the world and connect with heaven." (Elder Stephen W Owen)
"If you hesitate in this adventure because you doubt your ability, remember that discipleship is not about doing things perfectly; it’s about doing things intentionally. It is your choices that show what you truly are, far more than your abilities.6
Even when you fail, you can choose not to give up, but rather discover your courage, press forward, and rise up. That is the great test of the journey.
God knows that you are not perfect, that you will fail at times. God loves you no less when you struggle than when you triumph.
Like a loving parent, He merely wants you to keep intentionally trying." (Elder Uchtdorf)
These two messages inspired me to be more intentional and deliberate with everything I do. If I am going to study the scriptures then I need to pray and set aside the time and then focus and listen for what I can learn.
Another talk I really liked was given by Peter M. Johnson. He taught about overcoming the three D's of the adversary which are: Deception, Distraction and Discouragement. We overcome them by reading the Book of Mormon everyday, praying everyday and loving God.
Overall my message from conference was to get my life in order and more fully focused on the Savior. Let go of the worldly distractions that have little to no value. I'm so grateful for all the messages I received and that we have a living prophet today to guide us.
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