Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Week 36: April 10, 2017 - Conference!

Hey everyone!

It's only a week behind those of you in the US, but now I've finally
watched general conference, and it was, as would be expected, amazing!
So, I'd like to start this week off with a couple talks that I
enjoyed, and then some small experiences from the rest of the week.

The first talk I would like to talk about was near the end of
Priesthood session, and was give. By President Uchtdorf. In it, he
talked about the "right way to do discipleship". Of particular note
was the constant reminded that it matters not what we do, but how we
do it. Are we serving because we want to, or because we have to? Are
we leading as Christ would, or for the glory of men? As always, I love
the reminder to check our hearts, to look inwards, and see what we can
improve. As we clean ourselves, our outlook on the entire world will
change, and we will be able to do even the smallest tasks, like
cleaning up after horses, with a smile.

The other talk I really enjoyed was given by Elder M. Russell Ballard,
and focused on setting goals in line with the Saviors. But on a
smaller level, it is really just setting goals to improve ourselves,
for that is His goal, to "bring to pass the immortality and eternal
life of man". This is only achieved as we constantly stretch
ourselves, constantly improving. And setting goals with the end in
mind, small goals leading to larger ones, knowing why we are working,
these things will all help us move forward faithfully and properly.
Additionally, Elder Ballard also called for an introspection of
ourselves, as who knows us better then us? Again, at least in my mind,
as we turn inward to improve, and exert ourselves to always serve
outwards, to work for others, that is the best way to find joy.

My last little note for this week is just a thought on Easter, as it
is approaching, and is on many people's mind. Easter is a celebration
of life, a rejoicing over the knowledge that Jesus Christ has overcome
death for all of us. But, just as was mentioned in conference, it is
also a celebration of comfort through the Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit
of Promise. The earthly ministry of our Savior allowed for Him to
suffer all for us, and his resurrection allows Him the perfect
knowledge and comfort for all of us. So as we celebrate Easter, it is
a time of joy, of love, of peace, because it is a symbol of all that
we just heard, the words of God through the mouths of His prophets.
I'm so grateful to have the chance to teach and spread this glorious
message of truth.
 
Until more excitement next week!
Elder Mitchell Woodhouse


No comments:

Post a Comment