Highlights from General Conference

The best way for me to focus during conference is to write notes from each speaker. I enjoyed doing that this past weekend. I wanted to document some of the things that touched me most.
Saturday Morning Session

• Elder Scott: Those who consistently read their scriptures will have an added measure of the spirit and a stronger testimony.
• Sister Thompson: "Have ye inquired of the Lord?" If we diligently ask in faith, the Lord will answer in His time and sway. We need to ask.
• Elder Alonso: "Doing the right thing, at the right time, without delay."

Saturday Afternoon Session

• Elder Ardern: How we use our time will affect our relationship with God. Let us be as quick to kneel as we are to text. We need to be in control of the things we spend time on (technology), not the other way around.
• Elder Cook: "It's better to look up."
• Elder Curtis: Rescue the less-active members of the church and invite them to serve therein.
• Elder Perry: Use the technology we have to share the Gospel.

Sunday Morning Session

• Elder Hales: "Thy will be done." We need to exercise our agency to follow the Lord's plan for us. We can express our desires, but ultimately need to be submissive and trusting in the Lord's plan for us.
• Sister Dalton: A father's love and example means the world to his daughter. Parents need to protect their children from the dangers of the world with a safe home and many Priesthood blessings.
• Elder Ballard: Our church was named "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" by the Savior in D&C 115. It is a summary of what our church is: The Church of Jesus Christ (it is His church) of Latter Day (the same church that was established by Christ and has now been reestablished) Saints (His members follow him and keep His commandments). Let's remember to call it by it's full name whenever possible.
• President Monson: The world is constantly changing, but God will remain the same forever.
  

Sunday Afternoon Session

• Elder Nelson: God makes the terms and we choose to accept them or not.
• Elder Yamashita: The sweet spirit he had as he showed his appreciation for the missionaries throughout the world.
• Elder Cornish: We need to have a faith filled but submissive attitude. The Lord wants to bless us, but we need to ask for specific things. We won't be blessed until we ask.
• Elder Cook: Hardships purify us to meet God.

In all, I was struck by how frequently service was brought up and the importance of challenges to help us grow. I have found that as I have struggled with some challenges in my life recently that I am most happy when I am in the service of those around me. My challenges seem to leave my mind and I am filled with joy. What a great blessing it is to have the Gospel in my life. I don't know where I would be without it.