We hope that you all were able to enjoy the 183rd
semiannual General Conference this weekend! There were many wonderful talks that
covered a variety of topics from member missionary work to the blessings of
paying tithing to thoughts on depression and self mastery.
During the Sunday morning session, President Henry B. Eyring
related the following:
“From before the world was, a loving father in heaven and
His beloved son loved and worked with those whom they knew would wander. God
will love them forever. You have the advantage of knowing that they learned the
plan of salvation from the teachings they received in the spirit world. They, and
you, were faithful enough to be allowed to come into the world.”
We know that everyone on this earth is a child of God. He
loves us, no matter our mistakes, however heinous. But, there are some who have
forgotten that; they do not remember being taught Heavenly Father’s loving plan
of happiness by the master himself.
Consequently, some (perhaps even family members or friends), meet our
enthusiasm of the gospel and our expressions of God’s love, with negativity.
President Eyring tells us that “with the help of the Holy Ghost, all truths
will be brought to our remembrance. We cannot force that on others but we can
let them see it in our lives.”
The message given Sunday morning was one of hope; that while
there are those who wander from God’s path, He will always love each one of His
children and he will always seek to save those who are lost. It is our duty, as
those who have the knowledge of the restored gospel, to show God’s love to
others by sharing our testimonies of that love with them. The Holy Ghost will
do His duty by attempting to soften their hearts. Ultimately, each has their own
agency. But they must know that no matter their choice, God loves them and He
will ever seek after them in an attempt to bring that love to their
remembrance. President Eyring related “we
can always take courage from the assurance that we all once felt the joy of
being together as a member of a beloved family with our Heavenly Father. With
God’s help, we can all feel that hope and that joy again.”
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It is of the utmost importance that we share the gospel with
those who have not yet been blessed with it in their lives. But we have been
charged with feeding all of the Lord’s sheep – including each other. So while,
as stated, our expressions of testimony can be met by some with negativity,
here is a safe place where we can share with each other the thoughts of our
hearts. We invite you to share with us what message inspired you most this
conference weekend by commenting below.
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