Conference conference CONFERENCE!

Once again, conference comes at a perfect time in my life. I know I'm not the only one, too.

While things are going super well and I'm the happiest I've ever been (I'm busy with student government and school work, friends, church, and I get to see my family this weekend!), I've felt like something has been missing. I know the Lord has been blessing me repeatedly with things, and I've really felt like a tool in his hands lately, but I've just needed something else. And I think I found the answer...

Every 6 months (October and April) the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has a General Conference. This entails hearing from the leaders of the church and listening to them speak on things they feel are important, given to them by revelation, and in turn, these are things that we all need to hear. It is advice given in an eternal and spiritual perspective, and emphasizes on always doing the right thing, no matter what circumstances you may face.

My journal is filled with notes from the past 3 sessions. I've listened very carefully and I'm so excited to apply all of this to my life. I love my church and it's messages and the words that such amazing inspired people share with us. I am so thankful for this opportunity every 6 months to hear from such wonderful people and especially the Prophet. Thomas S. Monson is a sweet, wholesome, loving man. I have no doubt that he is called of God to be the prophet, seer, and revelator for us during this time in the world. He loves all of us as children of God, and I don't think I've ever seen him in Conference without a smile on his face. Just seeing him gives me the most peaceful feeling. His remarks today were so moving and SO needed in my life right now.

While watching this morning's session (along with the two sessions yesterday), I was overcome with the spirit. Like, it pretty much slapped me across the face. I can't deny my testimony for this gospel. I know all the way down to my core that this is the true church. Without it and it's teachings, I know I'd be so lost in this world and probably up to a lot of trouble. This church really is for EVERYONE, so long as you keep your heart open and let Christ into your life. I wish I could just tell everyone about it, and that everyone I told wouldn't turn their nose up and be willing to at least learn more about it. This gospel is my everything.

I think I have found out what this small, empty feeling is. I need to do better at communicating with my Heavenly Father...actually having conversations with Him and telling him about my joys, triumphs, fears, and uncertainties. Asking Him for help and thanking him for my blessings. That is something I've really been lacking in lately. Sometimes I even think "Well, He knows whats going on." But you know, recently I've discovered that He just wants you to talk to Him; it shows your faith. It shows how much of a priority He is in your life. And most of all, it shows how much you love Him.

This is all so important. My heart is overwhelmed with how much love I have for my church. I'm almost about to bring myself to tears haha. If anyone ever has any questions about my faith, please don't hesitate to ask. I will do my best to answer your questions and help you understand.

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