Here's a continuation of the wonderfulness of Stake Conference. This is today's notes, again, what the Spirit was teaching me and what stood out to me.
Brother Peter Mourik, Stake Patriarch:
-Isaiah 60:1-2
-Doctrine & Covenants 50:29 "And if ye are purified and cleansed from all sin, ye shall ask whatsoever you will in the name of Jesus and it shall be done."
-We don't need to be perfect to receive blessings. Baby steps of improvement.
-Patriarchal blessings give highlights of your life. You can fill in the details.
-Remind the Lord of the blessings you desire.
-Improve a little every day and the Lord will bless you in His time and according to your faith.
President Fillmore, Stake Presidency Counselor:
-Don't be complacent with your relationship with your Heavenly Father. Don't let misalignments distort your relation.
-Always remember that the Savior is always ready to provide clear direction.
-Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
-D&C 4:7 "Ask and ye shall receive, knock and it shall be opened unto you."
President Pearson, Stake Presidency Counselor:
-3 Nephi 18:18 "Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, ye must watch and pray always lest ye enter into temptation; for Satan desireth to have you, that he may sift you as wheat."
-Alma 34:39 "Yea, and I also exhort you, my brethren, that ye be watchful unto prayer continually, that ye may not be led away by the temptations of the devil, that he may not overpower you, that ye may not become his subjects at the last day; for behold, he rewardeth you no good thing."
-When you are not being watchful is when Satan attacks.
-D&C 101:53-54 "Ought ye not to have done even as I commanded you, and—after ye had planted the vineyard, and built the hedge round about, and set watchmen upon the walls thereof—built the tower also, and set a watchman upon the tower, and watched for my vineyard, and not have fallen asleep, lest the enemy should come upon you?
And behold, the watchman upon the tower would have seen the enemy while he was yet afar off; and then ye could have made ready and kept the enemy from breaking down the hedge thereof, and saved my vineyard from the hands of the destroyer."
-Have you built your watchtower? Is it tall enough to see the enemy far off? Is it strong enough? Are you watching? We are all vulnerable; the most elect and the strongest returned missionary.
-Elder Andersen's talk "Never Leave Him." http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/never-leave-him
Sister Fillmore, Relief Society President:
-The only way to stay on the straight and narrow is to be lead by the Savior.
Sister Ashton, new Temple Matron:
-"Our covenants become the blood on the doorpost in our latter-day passover." -Elder Bednar
-All families need to start in the temple.
-Seek the guidance of the Spirit on finding your eternal companion.
-Be aware of spiritual deal breakers.
-DTRWG= Determine the relationship with God
President Ashton, new Temple President:
-The temple will help you be faithful to the end.
-Eternal life is God's life.
-At the temple:
1. Everything is centered on the Savior.
2. There is Fullness there. D&C 109
3. There is Joy which come from families and being forgiven.
President Ford, Stake President:
-You can't go over or under, but must go through it.
-How you handle your trials will determine eternal outcomes.
-The biggest trial you'll face in your life is to remain faithful to the end.
-Ammon solved a trial by serving the Lord.
-The Savior went through a trial He agreed to in the pre-mortal life.
-"I know He won't give me more than I can handle, but I wish He didn't trust me so much." -Mother Theresa
-"It is imperative to know that someone else has gone through our same trials." -President Monson
-There's always lines in a game. The commandments are the rules/lines of the game. Stay in the middle of the playing field.You cannot cross the line and maintain the Spirit.
-To help someone else you must be on higher ground.
-It's a hike, but it's worth every step to stay on the playing field.
-Go through repentance. ABC's of repentance: Acknowledge/recognize, Be sorry/regret, Confess, Don't do it again.
-Ultimate happiness is achieved through making and maintaining the marriage covenant. -President Hinckley
-Ask questions while dating. Don't assume.
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