This time felt different. Great different. We're always told to prepare for Conference. So, I did. Scriptures were read, I spent many moments on my knees, and I pondered on the promptings of the Spirit I had recently been receiving. It was great to have felt the Spirit so many times before this conference. It allowed me to have inspired questions in my mind. It allowed me to open my eyes and see more clearly. It allowed me to hear more consistently, and it allowed my heart to be open to the teachings I was to be receiving this weekend.
So I awoke and joined my roommates out in the living room to begin conference together, as a family. I always begin to miss my family around such a joyous time. Nevertheless, the Spirit was still the same, still as strong. We laughed, cried, and took in the Spirit we were all feeling. I know we all grew a little closer during these two days of conference. We shared some thoughts, we shared our new goals, and we shared our love for one another. We may not always use words, but our actions surely do show that they love me and I love them.
After 8 hours of conference, it is now over. In 6 months will the world be united all together once again, listening to the Prophet and his counsel. And until then and forevermore, we will apply these teachings into our lives, and we will be a stronger Zion. All 15 million of us. As we hasten the work and share these glad tidings unto the world, the Lord's church is steadily increasing. I am grateful to be witnessing the gathering of Israel. And to be a part of such a great work. I am so grateful for this amazing gospel I have in my life. I know God loves me, all of us. General Conference always reminds me, and I'm blessed to have the opportunity to hear from the Prophet, his counselors, and other great general authorities. Their counsel strengthens me.
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As Elder Bednar said, "Your faith strengthens my faith. Your devotion helps me be more devoted."
Happy General Conference weekend everyone! I hope it was a great one for all of you as well! I will be posting some of my favorite quotes sometime this week, so come back & visit!
Love, Sister Ortega
Didn't get a chance to watch conference? That's okay! Here's a link to where you can read, watch, and download the talks. Everyone's welcome!
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