LDS General Conference - Sunday Words of Wisdom (Oct 2013)

If you missed yesterday's post,

you missed a bunch of motivating & inspiring quotes.

It was basically a recap of some of my favorite talks

from the Saturday morning & afternoon sessions of General Conference

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
You should definitely check it out!

Today I'll be sharing my favorite highlights from
the Sunday morning & afternoon sessions of conference.
Again, keep in mind these are my hurried notes & they are not all word for word...

Heavenly Father has perfect foresight.
He knows each of us, & He knows our future.
- President Henry B. Eyring

I gave him to you because I knew you could & would love him,
no matter what he did.
(referring to a grandmother with a grandson in prison, but could easily relate to many of us)
- President Henry B. Eyring

There is joy guaranteed for the faithful.
- President Henry B. Eyring

We are responsible to be compassionate, charitable, & loving toward all men.
We are also to be respectful of the religious beliefs of all people.
- Elder Dallin H. Oaks

Have courage & face your fears with dignity.
- Elder Dallin H. Oaks

We are here on Earth to run the race, pass the obstacles, & get to the finish line
with the stamina of our faith & testimony.
- Elder Richard J. Maynes

Satan will try to use our memory of previous guilt to lure us back into his influence.
We need to protect ourselves & avoid his enticements.
- Elder Richard G. Scott

The Lord sees weaknesses differently than He does rebellion.
Unrepentant rebellion will bring punishment,
but when the Lord speaks of weaknesses, it is always with mercy.
- Elder Richard G. Scott

Fill your life with service to others.
- Elder Richard G. Scott

Shall I falter, or shall I finish?
- President Thomas S. Monson

Never dwell on what you're lacking.
Focus on the blessings & be grateful.
- President Thomas S. Monson

Good timber does not grow with ease;
The stronger the wind, the stronger the trees.
(excerpt of poem by Douglas Malloch)
- President Thomas S Monson

How we preserve time for family is one of the most significant issues we face in most cultures.
Let us be at the forefront in protecting time for family.
Make any necessary sacrifices to protect our own family & the rising generation.
- Elder Quentin L. Cook

We are liberated by the love, grace, & atoning sacrifice of our Savior.
- Elder Quentin L. Cook

A teacher is also a student.
- Brother David M. McConkie

To stay ahead of the storms that come our way,
Don't forget to look up.
- Elder Adrián Ochoa

Rather than solve our problems Himself,
the Lord wants us to develop faith that will help us rely on Him in solving our problems & trust Him.
- Elder Terence M. Vinson

Our Savior wants us to really love Him to the point that we want to align our will with His.
- Elder Terence M. Vinson

You are never too young to learn, & never too old to change.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson

Are we not all children of God?
- Elder Russell M. Nelson

We should love God more than even our Earthly parents,
and we should love our neighbors as our brothers & sisters.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson

How you use your body affects your spirit.
How will you choose to care for & use your body?
What spiritual attributes will you choose to develop?
- Elder Russell M. Nelson

Like many great prophets of old,
you were chosen before you were born.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson

Freedom from self-slavery is true liberation.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson

Sin, even if legalized by man, is still sin in the eyes of God.
We cannot change His doctrine.
It is not ours to change.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson

Each day is a day of decision, & our decisions determine our destiny.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson

May your homes be filled with love and courtesy, & with the spirit of the Lord.
- President Thomas S. Monson

May we show increased kindness to one another.
- President Thomas S. Monson

May heaven's blessing be with you.
- President Thomas S. Monson

So there you have it...
My favorite highlights from today's conference talks.

The Mormon religion seems to often be misunderstood & misinterpreted.

So if you have any questions,

feel free to ask me!

I promise I won't try to convert you.

I will, however, give you honest answers
so that you may better understand our religion.
Email me at

lifeisfantasmic {at} hotmail {dot} com

Like yesterday,
Since I didn't share everything,
I encourage you to listen to or read the other wonderful words spoken today.
When the talks are available to read, I'll provide the links below...

Sunday morning
To My Grandchildren by Henry B. Eyring
No Other Gods by Dallin H. Oaks
Be Ye Converted by Bonnie Oscarson
The Strength to Endure by Richard J. Maynes
Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ by Richard G. Scott
"I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee" by President Thomas S. Monson

Sunday afternoon

Lamentations of Jeremiah: Beware of Bondage by Quentin L. Cook
Power in the Priesthood by Neil L. Andersen
Teaching with the Power and Authority of God by David M. McConkie
Continually Holding Fast by Kevin S. Hamilton
Look Up by Adrián Ochoa
Drawing Closer to God by Terence M. Vinson
Decisions for Eternity by Russell M. Nelson
Till We Meet Again by President Thomas S. Monson

xoxo