186th Semiannual General Conference -Sunday Sessions Highlights

Sunday Morning:

Thomas S. Monson-

• It's not enough to merely believe, but we need to work, serve, pray, repent and improve.
• Plant your feet on a path that will lead you safely home.
• "Let us live the truth, that we might merit all that the Father has for us. He does nothing save it be for our benefit."

Russell M. Nelson

• You will know opposition, heart ache, pain sorrow, but will that stop you from having Joy? From proclaiming the happiness you know?
• Life is full of trials, where stress and sadness have almost consumed us, but we are here to have JOY!
• You can be happy under any circumstance. You can feel joy even when you're having a bad day/week/year.
• It's not about the circumstances of our lives but the Focus of our lives.
• Jesus is the Author and Finisher of our Faith in Every Thought.
• If we Focus on the Joy that comes to us, what Can't we endure that seems overwhelming?
• What will you and I be able to Endure if we focus on the Joy set before us? What weakness will become a strength?
• "If we look to the world and follow its formulas for happiness, we will never know joy."
• Joy is a gift that comes from intentionally trying to live a righteous life as taught by Jesus Christ.
• Set the Lord continuously by thee. Stand on his Right side and Be Not Moved.

Peter F. Meurs

• Arrive early. Experiences can be enhanced if given the time to ponder and consider the Spirit. Invite inspiration.
• Don't tune out the familiar words of the sacrament prayers. New Inspiration can be found if we take time to consider them.
• Are willing to serve. participate, address our weaknesses, help others, to be Blessed by the Savior?
• The Fruit of the Spirit is Love.

Linda S. Reeves

• When we have sinned, Satan often tries to convince us that to help others we must keep our sins secret to not bother others.
• Unselfish to keep the burden of our sins away? No, the christlike thing to do is confess and repent.
• Will you Embrace and Dedicate yourself to helping others suffering from sin?
• Are you happy, confident before the Lord, and anxious to share his Gospel?
• Are you trying to circumvent Gods plan and create your own happiness ? Or do you have Christ there to help you work through the problems?
• Whatever the cost of repentance, it is swallowed up in the joy of forgiveness.
• In order to Progress, we need to Repent. Then move forward.
• However late you are, however chances you've missed, or mistakes you've made. You haven't traveled beyond the reach of God's love.

M. Russell Ballard

• Our relationships with family, friends, the Lord, & Church are among the things that matter most in life. They should be protected.
• Will ye also go away?
  Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life and Believe you Are the Christ.
• Focus on what you Do believe and Do know, and remain with Christ.
• Even if you struggle to understand, don't loose the faith, stay strong, answers will come in time.
• If you're Faltering in your Faith, ask yourself, To Whom Shall You Go? Where will you Go? What will you Do?
• Never abandon the revealed the truths. Never stop reading, pondering, applying the Doctrine of Christ.
• We must not assume, that just because something is unexplainable to us, that it is actually unexplainable.
• Stop and Think before you Give Up.
• Think of the Savior as your Best Friend. He's always there for you no matter where, when or what your need.
• It's natural to stop and catch our breath, recalculate, and consider our pace. 
• Life is like a Hiker climbing a steep trail. It's natural to occasionally stop, catch our breath, recalculate and reconsider.
• Faith to Believe comes easier to some than to others. But the answers are there. You just need to seek to find them.
• We must never neglect any of our brethren and sisters. We're all on different places on the path, and need to help accordingly.
• Remember that Christ is at the helm and the winds and the seas obey his will. 
• The Savior is on board the Good Ship Zion, and can Rebuke any Storm that we may encounter.
• The Lord will Never Abandon Us.

Dean M. Davies

• Are we doing things by route? or are we actively seeking to feel the spirit and act upon the spirit?
• Worshiping God is an essential element in the Disciples life, that if we do not let him into our Hearts, we seek for him in vain.
• Far from being an accidental happy occurrence worship is essential should be a central part of our spiritual life.
• Every day we have the opportunity to experience the wonder and awe of heaven.
• When you let the Holy Spirit fill your hearts, Doubts and Fears will Vanish.
• When we worship in Spirit, we invite light and truth in our souls that strengthens our faith.
• True Worship transforms us into Sincere Disciples of Christ. We become more like God.
• You can't proclaim to love God if you hate the people around you.
• Spiritual experiences have less to do with what's happening around us, and everything to do with what's happening in our hearts.
• The Lord is Good, his Mercy Everlasting, His Truth Enduring.

Lynn G. Robbins

• Avoid emotions to condemn, but rather to love and save.
• A righteous Judge would respond with compassion and understanding to confessions of others.
• Compassion doesn't nullify the need for Discipline.
• If Children are being difficult, be patient with them until you can mold them by love.
• The Holy Ghost and Anger are Incompatible.
• Unkind things aren't usually said under the Inspiration of the Lord. The Spirit of the Lord is a Spirit of Kindness.
• Kindness is the power that God has given us to unlock hard hearts and stubborn souls.
• The way you treat another is what they become.

Henry B. Eyring

• The Sabbath day is a day of Gratitude and Love.
• Thou shalt love thy Lord Thy God with all they heart, might, mind and strength. And shall serve him.
• When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed, count your many blessings & it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
• Of all the Blessings we can receive, the greatest by far is the Feeling of Forgiveness we receive.
• Even the Simple services of the Lord are mighty in the Kingdom of Heaven, in the lives of those you serve.
• We can't always see the end result of the services we give, but have trust that they are helping to build the Kingdom of God.
• What you can't see clearly then, you may be able to see clearly soon.
• Be of Good Cheer, I will lead you along, the Kingdom is Here, the Blessings are Yours.
• The Lord God does visit his People in their afflictions. He will strengthen you so you can bear your burdens with ease.

Sunday Afternoon:

David A. Bednar -

• Do we only know About the Savior? Or are we increasingly coming to Know Him?
• True Faith is focused In and On the Lord and leads to Righteous Action.
• Exercising Faith in the Lord is a necessary Preparation in following him.
• The Path we follow will have Challenges we Encounter, but Also Resources to Help us Press Forward along the Path.
• How can a Man know the Master that he Has not Served?
• Selflessly serving others counteracts the Selfish Tendencies of the Natural Man.
• We come to the Lord when we come to Believe not only IN him, but also Believe Him.
• We believe and come to know the Savior as we follow him and faithfully honor him and his ordinances.
• Trust that the Lord's bounteous blessings are available and applicable in our daily lives.

Brian K. Ashton

• We can obtain mercy through Christ's Merits.
• Stop worrying about what others think of us, care about what God thinks of us.
• Repentance is not a backup plan. It's the only path that can bring us lasting joy.
• We desperately need the Savior's Grace to make necessary changes in our lives.

Carl B. Cook

• We are all gears striving to work together to make the whole machine work.
• We accomplish much more together than we do on our own.
• "Gear down, power up, and move."
• All Church Callings come from God. The assignment you get is inspired by leaders from God for you To Help in His Work.
• You will be blessed as you serve. If you recognize God's hand as you serve you will receive additional power to serve better.
• Whether we are scared to death or bored to death, God wants us to Gear Down and Power Up and Serve.
• Put your shoulder to the Wheel and Push!
• Every calling is important. None is too small in the work of the Lord.
• Every Member is Needed and every Member Needs an Opportunity to Serve.
• All Contributions and Sacrifices are Valued.
• Just SERVE!! 

Ronald A. Rasband

• When you're experience a crisis in faith, seek counsel from those who can help you.
• Listen carefully, pray earnestly as another confides their problems in you.
• No mistake, sin, or choice will change God's love for us.
• Remember that it is upon the Rock of Our Redeemer, that ye must Build your Foundation, so when the Devil comes you will not fall.
• Build upon a Sure Foundation, where if you build you cannot fall.
• I encourage you to recall, especially in time of crisis, to recall when you felt the spirit and the light was strong.
• You will feel the safety and warmth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as you recall past testimony building experiences.
• We can always bless and lift others no matter our own personal circumstances.
• Do not Forget your Past, as you can use it to learn and create a better Future.
• Remember your Heritage. Remember the sacrifices your ancestors made for you.
• Despite the hardships and heartaches, Don't Let Your Faith Ever Waver.
• Never Forget, Question, or Ignore those Sacred Experiences you receive.
• I already told you what you needed to do. Now. Do. It.
• Remain faithful and steadfast, even if storms of doubt invade your life through the actions of others.
• Please. Do Not. Forget. Keep the Light strong in your life.

Evan A. Schmutz

• There can be Godly Purpose in our Suffering.
• God invites us to respond with Faith to our own unique trials in order to receive blessings from them.
• We can Know in the midst of our Afflictions, that God has provided an eternal compensating reward.
• The Lord may not always remove the Thorn, but he will speak peace and understanding to you so you can accept the Thorn.
• Just because you're living a pleasing life in the sight of the Lord doesn't mean that you won't experience trials and sorrows.
• Take Courage. Have Faith. Believe in the Promises of God.
• Suffering in and of itself, doesn't teach or grant unto us anything of lasting value, unless we choose to learn from the trial.
• When we can link our suffering to an assurance of a purpose in our mortality, our faith in Christ Increases and we receive comfort.
• God shall wipe away all the tears from our eyes.

K. Brett Nattress

• If you will Read the Book of Mormon to your children everyday, you will not lose them.
• You are worth saving. You are worth it.
• Motherhood is near to divinity.
• "[Christ] forgave the seemingly unforgivable. He loved the unlovable. He did what no mortal could do."
• The Gospel truly is about the One.

Dale G. Renlund

• Repentance involves being put back on the road. A mistake can only be fixed if you go back to where the mistake originated.
• The Atonement leaves no tracks no traces. What it fixes it fixes. What it heals stay heals. There are no scars.
• Minimizing our mistakes gets in the way of repentance.
• Don't turn yourself into a hapless victim. Instead be agents of actions striving forward.
• God does love us. What we do matters to Him and to Us.
• Instead of making excuses, let us instead choose repentance.
• Who buys a Minute of Mirth to Wail for a Week?
• Guilt can be swept away. We can be filled with joy. Have peace of conscience. We can be filled. So long as we Repent.
• Repentance is always possible, and can be joyful.
• Find More Joy In Your Life.

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Until you next read these words;

I'll be watching the leaves.

Enjoy the day!

-Sarnic Dirchi