Preparation for October 2024 General Conference

I love President Nelson’s reminder of the Lord’s teachings, if we are prepared, we shall not fear. The fear of losing a loved one can be strong and, in my experience, it stretches the heart in worry and invites reflection of one’s interactions with the person you care for. 2020 was filled with a lot of fear and for some even despair, but like Gandalf says, “despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt, [and] We do not…”. Our Heavenly Father does see the end beyond all doubt and He is full of hope for us, a hope that is centered in Christ, who makes it possible for all of God’s children to have eternal life. President Nelson invited the world to embrace the hope found in Jesus Christ and be changed by Him. Today we may not be as stricken due to a worldwide pandemic, but be what our worries may, we can find strength as we trust in the goodness of our Heavenly Father and follow His plan for us in this life.

Image Created by AI – Gandalf Giving a General Conference Talk

“Our ultimate quest in life is to prepare to meet our Maker. We do this by striving daily to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. And we do that as we repent daily and receive His cleansing, healing, and strengthening power. Then we can feel enduring peace and joy, even during turbulent times. This is exactly why the Lord has implored us to stand in holy places and “be not moved.” — Opening Message, April 2020

“As followers of Jesus Christ, living in a day when the COVID-19 pandemic has put the whole world in commotion, let us not just talk of Christ or preach of Christ or employ a symbol representing Christ. Let us put our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ into action!” — Opening the Heavens for Help, April 2020

“I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. Doing so will help you know how to move ahead with your life, what to do during times of crisis, and how to discern and avoid the temptations and the deceptions of the adversary.” — Hear Him, April 2020

“The Lord taught us how to increase our faith by seeking “learning, even by study and also by faith.” We strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ as we strive to keep His commandments and “always remember him.” Further, our faith increases every time we exercise our faith in Him. That is what learning by faith means.” — Embrace the Future with Faith, October 2020

“The gospel net to gather scattered Israel is expansive. There is room for each person who will fully embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each convert becomes one of God’s covenant children, whether by birth or by adoption. Each becomes a full heir to all that God has promised the faithful children of Israel! Each of us has a divine potential because each is a child of God. Each is equal in His eyes.” — Let God Prevail, October 2020

“If you really want to embrace a new normal, I invite you to turn your heart, mind, and soul increasingly to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Let that be your new normal. Embrace your new normal by repenting daily. Seek to be increasingly pure in thought, word, and deed. Minister to others. Keep an eternal perspective. Magnify your callings. And whatever your challenges, my dear brothers and sisters, live each day so that you are more prepared to meet your Maker.” — A New Normal, October 2020