General Conference Pondering

Monday, October 5, 2009

I came out of General Conference with a realization--I am ready to be better!

One of my favorite general conference moments was Elder Christofferson's talk. I loved hearing about honesty and how important it is for us to teach our children about it. I am grateful his mother kept him from a life of crime at a young age. How important it is for parents to teach their children these things. That is one lesson my students this year have taught me.

I also really loved President Monson's talk and I also loved Elder Eyring's talk, and of course, Elder Bednar's talk. Heck--I stayed awake all 4 sessions--I enjoyed all of it!

I did come out if wanting to make changes in my life though and being willing to listen to God as he directs me down whichever road comes into my life.

I learned that faith is important to have and that we need it. I also learned that Heavenly Father loves all of his children--every single one of them regardless of what they have done.

I just finished reading Mitch Albom's new book, Have a Little Faith. I loved it. It helped me to realize that when you believe in something--you do it to it's full potential. That is true faith.

I think one part that touched me the most was his recollection of studying Moses and the children of Israel crossing the Red Sea. He talks about how the angels started to rejoice as the enemy were drowned, but God became angry and told them, "They were His children too."

We are all God's children--every single one of us on this earth. We all deserve to be treated with love. That is my new goal after conference. To love everyone...even if they are 22 and awkward :)