I have been looking forward to this special General Conference knowing we would be sustaining a new prophet and two new members of the quorum of the 12 apostles, with the passing of our dear prophet Thomas S. Monson on January 2, 2019 and the passing of Elder Robert D. Hales last General Conference, we as a church welcomed and sustained a new prophet of our church and world. This morning I participated with the rest of the world the solemn assembly as we sustained a new prophet President Russel Marion Nelson. Even in our home, it was a spiritual experience as I fought back a few tears of gratitude and love for our Heavenly Father who has prepared this amazing man for 93 years for this calling to lead our church under his direction. The first session of conference was probably my favorite, even though they all were. There were new temples announced, the merging of Elder's Quorum and High Priest Quorum into one Elders Quorum and VT/HT is now ministering.
President Ballard in the first talk this morning said, "How do we sustain a new prophet, it begins with sincere faith."
Find time to unplug so that we don't miss what the Lord has prepared for us to know and hear.
Remember the gift of the sabbath day. The blessing of taking the sacrament should not become a routine.
Elder Anderson:
"We follow the prophet because the Lord Jesus Christ has called him and designated him as His watchman on the tower. A prophet is a watchman upon the towers protecting us from spiritual dangers we may not see."
"The prophets voice brings spiritual safety in turbulent times."
"Anchoring our souls to the Lord Jesus Christ requires listening to those He sends. Following the prophet in a world of commotion is like being wrapped in a soothing, warm blanket on a freezing cold day."
"The Lords voice often comes without explanation. When correction is needed lets not delay."
"As you are humble in following the prophets voice I promise you an added blessing of safety and peace."
"A prophet does not stand between you and the Savior. Rather, he stands beside you and points the way to the Savior."
"We walk forward in faith trusting in God, knowing that with time we will receive more spiritual clarity from our Heavenly Father. The surrender of our will to Gods will is, in fact, not surrendering at all but the beginning of a glorious victory."
If I spiritually align my faith with his teaching, my faith will increase.
President Ballard in the first talk this morning said, "How do we sustain a new prophet, it begins with sincere faith."
Find time to unplug so that we don't miss what the Lord has prepared for us to know and hear.
Remember the gift of the sabbath day. The blessing of taking the sacrament should not become a routine.
Elder Anderson:
"We follow the prophet because the Lord Jesus Christ has called him and designated him as His watchman on the tower. A prophet is a watchman upon the towers protecting us from spiritual dangers we may not see."
"The prophets voice brings spiritual safety in turbulent times."
"Anchoring our souls to the Lord Jesus Christ requires listening to those He sends. Following the prophet in a world of commotion is like being wrapped in a soothing, warm blanket on a freezing cold day."
"The Lords voice often comes without explanation. When correction is needed lets not delay."
"As you are humble in following the prophets voice I promise you an added blessing of safety and peace."
"A prophet does not stand between you and the Savior. Rather, he stands beside you and points the way to the Savior."
"We walk forward in faith trusting in God, knowing that with time we will receive more spiritual clarity from our Heavenly Father. The surrender of our will to Gods will is, in fact, not surrendering at all but the beginning of a glorious victory."
If I spiritually align my faith with his teaching, my faith will increase.
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