I've just spent a little while listening to conference. It's so incredible to me, the feelings of peace and happiness... I know it's such a cliche but really, that hearing a Prophets voice can do for us individually. It is so uplifting and gives me so much strength to simply hear their words and have the desire to be better. Because I know I can. I have sooo much room for improvement. But how boring would life be if we didn't have room to grow? If we were all perfect already, goals wouldn't mean anything. We would have nothing to live for.
Dieter Uchtdorfs talk really deeply touched me. We can always be more Christlike. The Savior loved the world, enough to lay down his life for us, every one of us. His life on this earth was a life spent serving and loving us. He never spoke a negative word to or about anyone. He saw every person he came in contact with as his brother or sister, and he loved them accordingly. That is amazing. I need to improve. I know that I will be happier if I re center my life around Christ and recognize the love I have for every one of my earthly brother and sisters. They deserve my love and happiness, not frustration, rudeness, judgements.
Our Savior, willingly took upon him the pains and sufferings of us all. And how great. He loved all the time. We need to be the same way. I can be more liberal with my love. Love is the inspiration that led our Savior to the garden of gethsemane. As we extend our love to others, we will become happier, the spirit will touch us and we will bless the lives of others and in turn our lives will be blessed. Christ died for all mankind, and has given us the perfect example of how we need to be. We need to love our fellow men as he loves us.
Another thing I loved was from Elder Richard G. Scott's talk, titles, "He Lives! All Glory To His Name." He said. The more we know and how well we understand our Saviors atonement for us can affect the experiences we have in life. It changes our perspective. It changes who we are. It can give the strength and motivation to get through trials and succeed in our lives. We need to, it is important to have that understanding. I want to. I want to study the atonement and really understand it, and while doing so, hopefully become closer to my Savior.
Said by President Uchtdorf, It is our reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself that defines and characterizes us. It is important that we respond with Faith and trust in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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