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September 30, 2023 Saturday Morning Session
How Wondrous and Great
How Firm a Foundation
Conducting: President Eyring
Elder David A Bednar
The Stalwart souls who travelled with the last wagons
They of the last wagon pressed forward
Captain Moroni – if more were like him the devil would never have power Alma 48:17
Walk in the path of your duty and press forward
Samuel the Lamanite: most walk clearly
Quiet members who often go unrecognized with their sustaining influence
Reverence the sanctity and importance of Life in God’s plan
Heavenly Father loves those who minister to children with love and unending kindness
Sister Amy A. Wright 1st Counselor Primary
Parable of the ten virgins Matt 25:1-13
Spiritual preparedness and discipleship
Cancer – “everything is going to be okay
At one point it will be too late to put more oil in your lamps – every drop matters now – but remember that because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ we will all be ok.
That is the greatest power on earth
Here is your reminder that the Atonement of Jesus Christ covers so many more things than just repentance or helping with forgiveness – it is also there to help us gather strength when filled with pain or sorrow, help us know that we are not alone even in the darkness of our mental health.
Gather and focus light
God with infinite knowledge, love, and glory
We cannot share our oil but we can share His light
We need more holy and revelatory experiences
He is the reason why there is never an end to our story
Eternal Life is Eternal Joy
Look to Jesus Christ and Live – like the story about the people of moses looking to the snake on a staff
I Feel My Savior’s Love
Elder Robert M. Daines, 70
Face blindness from being shot
How do you suffer from spiritual faceblindness?
Do you see Heavenly Fathers love and mercy, or a thicket of rules and thorns?
Spiritual faceblindness = seeing the rules but not recognizing God’s love
Can you sometimes only lipsync and not sing the song of redeeming love?
Does this activity/lesson help people see Jesus?
Also are we being inclusive in how we are presenting the activity/lesson?
Pray and study to see who He is and what He loves
God is completely devoted to His children in every age and nation
They are not rules to earn His love – He already loves you perfectly!
We worship our Father and not a formula
Covenants are the shape of God’s embrace
Elder Carlos A. Godoy, Presidency of the 70
Got in the wrong taxi
Heavenly Father does not do coincidences.
Omar ended up returning, being baptized and baptizing his wife and children, and then were able to be sealed a year later
Felt it was about time to go back to church for the sake of their children
Anything broken can be mended with Jesus Christ
The decision of one will impact whole generations
Not just from someone choosing to leave – also because of what caused them to leave
We should always be asking where will this lead?
Decisions, impact on self and future generations etc.
Shouldn’t we be more valiant and less lukewarm
High on the Mountain Top
D Todd Christofferson
What is the purpose of this gathering?
Protection of the covenant people
A defense and refuge from the storm
He holds the keys to administer in all authority
Keeping a proper and faithful record
Eternal families by the sealing powe
Baptisms and sealings for the dead
Add strength to your chain
Ian S. Ardern 70
Love your neighbor, refugees?
“lets all talk about Africa” – ahhh Uganda
Give to humanitarian efforts – Partners in Health (Green brothers approved donation website)
Compassion is an attribute of Christ, it demonstrates love to others and knows no boundaries
God will guide you in compassionate acts of discipleship
True compassion is more than merely flinging a coin to a beggar, it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs reconstructuring- MLK
Compassion does not require us to know them, it only requires us to love them.
Faith in Every Footstep
President Dallin H. Oaks
Fullness of the Doctrine of Jesus Christ
Heavenly Father loves all His children so much, that He wants us all to live in a kingdom of glory forever.
In our Fathers house is many mansions
Your divine potential has everything to do with God’s love for you, and nothing to do with which glory you might possibly obtain later in life – this is something to be between you and God
You will be where you are comfortable
Do not just go through the motions and make “deposits” - less of a checklist
He will force no one into a sealing relationship against his or her own will
TW - Plan of Salvation, Family Proclamation
Come Listen to a Prophets Voice
#genconf#tumblrstake#ldsconf#general conference#church of jesus christ of latter day saints#saturday morning session
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elder bednar is absolutely fucking me up right now. This feels like such a personal message
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Elder Bednar | Quit worrying about it. Is it the Holy Ghost or me?
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Elder Bednar is doing a deeper dive on this parable than I have ever heard and I’m eating it up I love cultural and historical context and cool explanations of symbolism
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At the BYUI devotional with Elder Bednar speaking and his reading voice is so dramatic? The contempt he emotes when he quotes Korihor and the unbelieving Nephites of Samuel the Lamanite’s day? The down-to-earth way he quotes Joseph Smith? Like his voice completely changes I literally wouldn’t know it was him, he gets so into it. How come he doesn’t read like this at Conference?
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I promise you will be protected against the intensifying influence of the adversary. As you participate and love this holy work, you will be safeguarded in your youth and throughout your lives. Elder David A. Bednar
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“Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me”
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While we were in England in the Fall, Jack told us how much he wanted to be in the school play. I wasn't sure it would work out since we were out of the country, but I just wanted to give him the chance to audition. When we saw that he was cast as the prince we felt like it was going to be the perfect role for him, however, I was concerned when we then learned that we would again need to be in Europe during the first of the year. At this point Chandler and I wondered why I let him audition for the play if it was possible that we wouldn't be there. A little while back I posted a quote from Elder Bednar that said, “You don't have to recognize that you are receiving revelation in the moment that you are receiving revelation." I definitely didn’t realize it in the moment I let him audition that all of these things would fall into place. It was an extremely tender mercy to find out that all of the dates that Jack needed to be there for rehearsal, we would be in town. Seeing Jack up on the stage as the curtain opened was the highlight of this adventure. Through all of this, I've learned that the spirit can quietly lead us, prayers are answered and little boys dreams do come true. (at Springville, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrPm9SlM5hqttFqS9CTybd9_jIuXgMST7Kh5Ng0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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So I came across Elder Bednar's talk about FREE AGENCY and I kinda low-key know what I needed to do.
I need to assess my life and choose a better LIFE for me.
I just feel extremely lonely right now.
And I keep seeing on the internet that if you feel that way, you don't need to pursue a romantic relationship.
It's a recipe for disaster.
But ofcourse, having FOMO is kinda a deal breaker lol
I realized I need to enjoy being rejected.
I need to enjoy life when people stopped choosing me.
It hurts.
Especially on my ego.
I'm always on my phone right now.
Probably because I don't like to spend time thinking of endless things.
My weight, my face, how people see me.
I don't want to complain about not being attractive.
There's literally one person who fucking likes me.
I just don't trust him though.
But I'm giving him a hard time and he's here. Patiently waiting for breadcrumbs of my attention.
I know I'm a fucking cruel person and I hate it.
I don't want to treat people like SHIT!
But I also want to choose you know.
I don't want to settle on people I don't like.
Or haven't met.
You know.
I'm going to regret I guess but who cares.
I was cheated on when my love was genuinely pure.
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In conjunction with the open house of the Washington, D.C. temple, Elder Bednar spoke to the National Press Club. After his prepared remarks, questions were asked. Some of the questions are about topics that would be considered controversial in the church.
One question pointed out that in the USA, for every 5 members of the church who leave, there are 4 converts who join. Elder Bednar says that church is growing in the United States, he didn’t specify but I think the birth rate is still high enough when added to number of converts.
Elder Bednar was asked about negative depictions of the LDS Church in the Under the Banner of Heaven Hulu series and the Book of Mormon musical. His response is, “We don’t like it, but we don’t spend all of our time trying to respond to it.”
Regarding LGBTQ issues, the Church supports legislation like was done in Utah, for LGBTQ rights & protections as long as they don’t require the church to change. He also said the Church’s position is marriage is between a man and a woman.
The question was asked, “You mentioned that women lead within the church in many ways. Will there ever be a female president of the church of Latter-day Saints? Can a woman be a prophet in the lineage of Joseph Smith?” Elder Bednar’s response is that “We follow the pattern of the ancient church...the pattern anciently was that the apostles were men.”
A question was asked whether the church would intervene in politics “by publicly advocating its position that abortion is a woman’s choice in consultation with God and local male leaders in cases of rape or when the mother’s health is at risk?” Elder Bednar reiterated the church’s position but didn’t offer the church getting involved politically.
Elder Bednar was asked how a trans person would be treated if they had already transitioned but wanted to join the church. His response is that “We welcome all and strive to love them.” He went on to say that due to existing stereotypes, misconceptions and biases people in the church may not love perfectly.
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I am going to add my thoughts to these responses of Elder Bednar.
It’s clear the Church is barely growing in the USA and soon is likely to enter a stage where it’s shrinking. I thought it was interesting he said there’s been a huge outflow of members in the western US, which is the heart and strength of the church
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On the LGBTQ issues, he failed to mention that a trans member would not be allowed the same rights & privileges as other converts, that there would be restrictions on them that other members don’t have. So yes, the church would welcome them, but only partly.
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I thought the answer about women being apostles or president of the church was interesting. It’s based on tradition, not revelation or doctrine. Here’s the thing, there have been female prophets or apostles in every dispensation except ours. That seems incredible to say considering the misogynistic, patriarchal cultures of those times.
Here are some prophetesses: Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah (mother of the prophet Samuel), Abigail (a wife of King David), Huldah (from the time of Jeremiah), Esther, wife of Isaiah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah.
Women were the first witnesses to the empty tomb and speak with the resurrected Christ. We can say they were special witnesses of the resurrected Christ, just as we say apostles are. Junia is an apostle from the New Testament (Romans 16:7).
Furthermore, Acts 2:17 says in the last days, God will pour out His Spirit upon all people and “your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.” Any gender can be a prophet.
In other words, there’s no reason why we couldn’t have women in the top leadership of this church.
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"The Savior has suffered not just for our iniquities but also for the inequality, the unfairness, the pain, the anguish, and the emotional distresses that so frequently beset us. There is no physical pain, no anguish of soul, no suffering of spirit, no infirmity or weakness that you or I ever experience during our mortal journey that the Savior did not experience first. You and I in a moment of weakness may cry out, “No one understands. No one knows.” No human being, perhaps, knows. But the Son of God perfectly knows and understands, for He felt and bore our burdens before we ever did. And because He paid the ultimate price and bore that burden, He has perfect empathy and can extend to us His arm of mercy in so many phases of our life. He can reach out, touch, succor—literally run to us—and strengthen us to be more than we could ever be and help us to do that which we could never do through relying upon only our own power."
— Elder David A. Bednar, The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality
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I really like to get to the bottom of things and figure out foundations. I've been meaning to write these ideas up for a long time. Elder Bednar's address simply gave me the opportunity.
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"Jesus Christ indeed is a personal savior"
- Elder Bednar
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