Things I learned from General Conference

Every 6 months Mormons from all over the world gather together to meet for what we call General Conference. We believe that there are prophets and apostles on the earth today, just like in the Biblical times, and General Conference is a the time when we can get to hear from them. Its a meeting that is broadcast all over the world, and is available for anyone to watch, member or non member.

First Presidency of the church. 

Its always been a very motivating and uplifting time for me. There are always so many incredible messages of faith and hope. This post is about some of the things that I learned and took away from it. Now these are not direct quotes, just thoughts and messages that I learned. Its also important to note that I am far from perfect and I am still working on accomplishing most of these things. Posting them helps me to remember them better, and hopefully make me more accountable.

Quorum of Twelve Apostles 

Be confident in what you believe in. Don't ever be afraid to stand up for yourself and what you know is true and right.

Feelings of anger, self-pity, and frustration are destructive. We must not let them dictate our lives.

The teaching of Jesus Christ are designed to help us overcome the darkest times of our lives.

Mormon missionaries can help us. There purpose is to help all mankind.

Cherish the people around us. One of the only things we can take with us after this life are our relationships.

Take time to enjoy the small moments in life. There are things each day to enjoy and cherish.

Don't wait for happiness. Don't waste your life of thinking that once you reach a certain point in your life you will be happy, be happy now.

Find and look forward to the good things in life.

Parents teaching their children in their own homes is the greatest teaching that can take place.

The Book of Mormon is spiritual and physical protection from the darkness that is in the world.

Being a good disciple of Jesus Christ is more than just doing good things, but it is being anxiously engaged in helping other people.

Children are a sacred responsibility, and we must seek to protect them from all forms of danger.

What we chose to do and think about when no one is around is a good indication of our own personal virtue.

Consistent prayer and scripture study connect us with God, our Heavenly Father.

Serving others is one of the greatest joys we can experience in this life.

Always look for the good in others. Seek to find the talents and gifts in other people, and let them know their talents.

Let the people who are closest to us know that they are important.

Don't look at people as who they are now, or who they were, but as how they can become.

Take time often to remember the blessings I have in my life.

God uses us to bless the lives of other people. Never ignore a prompting to help someone.

Going to the temple is one of the best way to fight back against the temptations and frustrations in the world.

One of the best ways of learning is to act upon on you learned.

A faith in Jesus Christ is one the most important things we can gain in this life. Faith is what rescues and consoles during the dark times of our lives. It makes the bitter things turn sweet, and the good things in life even better!