As Conference is approaching this weekend, I have been reviewing some thoughts and notes about preparing for Conference. I came across a great article in the March 2012 Ensign entitled "Preparing for General Conference." If you have't had the chance to read it yet, here are it's main points:
- • Pray and fast to receive answers to your prayers through the words of the speakers.
- • Approach conference with specific questions in mind.
- • Complete all chores, shopping, and other errands before conference so you can focus on listening.
- • Get good rest the nights before conference so your mind will be ready to receive inspiration.
- • Take notes of the impressions, promptings, and insights you receive.
Don't you just love this picture? This is my favorite picture of the Prophet.
I came across a quote by Elder Holland that reminded me that the messages we hear are completely led by the Spirit. He reminds us that those that speak in general conference serve as "mortal messengers with angelic messages" who have all "sounded 'the trump of God.' Every sermon given is always, by definition, both a testimony of love and a warning."
Speakers are not merely assigned topics. Instead, they seek inspiration and direction from our Father in Heaven to know what to say.
I hope we all can receive answers to our questions and prayers this weekend :)
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