March 2014 General Women's Meeting

This may be the first time that I've done notes on the Young Women's/Relief Society conferences for my blog as I watch them, but it seems like a great occasion to start. Because for the first time, girls/women ages 8 and up have gathered together as one to hear messages inspired by the Lord. It was a momentous occasion and the love and spirit felt were so strong, it was amazing. :)  

Rosemary M. Wixom -Primary General President

• We are daughters of our Heavenly Father.
• Keeping covenants protects, prepares, and empowers us.
• Look around you the future is bright.
• As women of all ages we walk in His Light.
• Keep your feet firmly planted on His Path.
• Your witness doesn't have to come verbally, it can be shown/shared in other ways.
• Together, with God, we are unstoppable.

Bonnie L. Oscarson -Young Women General President

• There is tremendous strength in our unity.
• Rejoice in our many different roles as women in God's kingdom.
• To be sisters, implies that there is an unbreakable bond between us that will allow us to come to each other's aid no matter the situation.
• We can't continue to judge each other or ourselves.
• We are unique in our differences. Together we can create the kingdom.
• We need each other, women naturally seek friendship, support, and companionship.
• Don't let barriers keep us from associated with each other because of our differences.
• Even a child can make a big difference in someone's life.
• There is no age barrier when it comes to Christlike service.
• When Young Women join Relief Society they will need; A friend to sit next to, an arm around the shoulders, and an opportunity to serve.
• If there are barriers it is because we ourselves have created them.
• We need deep satisfying friendships with each other.
• Love each other more, love each other better.

Linda K. Burton -Relief Society General President

• We can offer our hands and our hearts to others in service to Christ.
• "If any man shall do His will, he should know of the doctrine." 
• Don't beat yourself up trying to become 'perfect.' As we move forward in life we become more 'complete' or perfect.
• We can't do it alone. We need help.
• All the easy things the church has needed to have done, have been done, now it's high adventure.
• No matter what Satan does to try and convince us otherwise, our true identity is a disciple of Jesus Christ.
• The best way to strengthen  home is to keep covenants. Promises between ourselves and to our God.
• Help Wanted.
• Step forward in righteousness, and say by your words and their actions "Here I am, send me."
• May we offer our helping hands and healing hearts to each other.

Henry B. Eyring -First Counselor, First Presidency

• No two of us will have the same memory of when we made the covenant of baptism and received the gift of the Holy Ghost, but our feelings of the experience, the love felt from our Heavenly Farther will be similar.
• You will have tests, trials, and opportunities chosen specifically for you.
• It is your choice on how you react, grow and learn from such moments in your life.
• Lift, and comfort each other.
• Heavenly Father smiles on you whenever he sees you helping one of his daughters along the path.
• Heavenly Father sees greater potential in us than even our mothers can see.
• Treat every person you meet as a child of God.
• Each person you meet is His loved spiritual child.
• You are more alike as His daughters of God then you are different.  
• Satan is attacking sisters at younger and younger ages, but God is increasing the spirituality of those same sisters exponentially.
• Follow the examples of great women.
• Help your family see the path home.
• God will provide the help you need so that you can come back to his presence.

Until you next read these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!

-Sarnic Dirchi