Come Listen

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Something that sets the LDS church apart from other Christian churches is that we have living prophets here on the Earth today. Just as Christ spoke through prophets in ancient times, he still speaks through modern-day prophets today.

It just so happens that this coming weekend is what we call General Conference. Twice a year we are blessed to hear from these modern day prophets. We get to hear and receive council, learn what God would have us do. General conference always brings great comfort and guidance to me in my life. I can’t tell you how much I love it. It brings with it innumerable blessings.

I hope that you will all try to watch at least some of it! I promise you will benefit from it if you keep your mind and heart open.

// Sara //

The Church at a Glance

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Here is a great video about what the LDS church teaches and what it is like. There are a lot of myths out there about Mormons and our church, so hopefully this will clear some of that up. If you have any more questions about whether or not something you have heard is true or not ask in the comments!

// Sara //

Not So Backbreaking Burdens

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I already shared this experience on Facebook, but my heart is too full right now not to share it here too.

About a month ago when I was reading my scriptures I felt inspired to write the reference “Mosiah 24:14” on a sticky note and put it on my bulletin board, but I wasn’t really sure why. Tonight I got my answer… I was in my room on my knees pleading with the Lord for help with some “afflictions” I am dealing with and after I got off my knees and looked up, that reference was the first thing I saw and it was a direct answer to my prayers and exactly what I needed to read at that moment…
I am oh so grateful for the Lord’s hand in the little details of our lives. He knows what we are going through and what we need to get through it and he will provide a way. Every. Time.
A month ago, he knew that I would need to read that scripture tonight, and so he inspired me to write it down. So I did, even though I didn’t know why. Because he had a reason for that. I am just glad I followed that inspiration and that he was kind enough to let me know why I felt I should write down that reference. It is such a tender mercy.
I don’t know what I would do without divine help and the guidance of the scriptures. They have gotten me through so much that I could have never ever gotten through on my own.
The scriptures are TRUE. The gospel is so TRUE. God is REAL. You are HIS child. Christ is REAL. He is your SAVIOR. They LIVE. They WILL LIFT your burdens if you give them the chance to help you. I can testify that this is true will all my heart <3

I hope you can recognize experiences like these in your own lives. If you are struggling, please pray! Talk to God, your Heavenly Father, and let him help you, because there is nothing he wants to do more. He may not always take away your burdens, but he will always always ALWAYS find a way to lighten your load and help you get through it. I promise.

Please don’t be afraid to leave comments about experiences you have had if you feel so inclined : ) I know for me personally, my testimony only grows stronger through hearing the thoughts and experiences of others as they put gospel principles to the test and as they strive to become more like Christ.

// Sara //

Faith and Trials

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Sorry it has been so long since I have posted! I keep meaning to post… but life keeps happening and getting in the way. haha

Lately I have been thinking a lot about faith, specifically linked to trials. I found a few talks on the subject that I want to share with you.

#1 “Faith–The Force of Life” by Elder Rex D. Pinegar
The transcription can be found here: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1982/10/faith-the-force-of-life?lang=eng&media=video#watch=video

“Their faith in God was their ‘miraculous strength’ and ‘mighty power.” I just love that. That is something I definitely need to and hope we all can remember. When we have our own modern-day battles, we can receive miraculous strength and mighty power through our own faith in God.

#2 “The Sustaining Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty and Testing” by Elder Richard G. Scott Text here: http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2003/04/the-sustaining-power-of-faith-in-times-of-uncertainty-and-testing

#3 “Mountains to Climb” by President Henry B. Eyring
Trasncript: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/mountains-to-climb?lang=eng&media=video#watch=video
Shorter Mormon Message here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdN8rfwW3SI
Related song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7IGXddWYiE (LOVE this one)

This is one of my favorite general conference talks. I love this part: ” When hard trials come, the faith to endure them well will be there, built as you may now notice but may have not at the time that you acted on the pure love of Christ, serving and forgiving others as the Savior would have done. You built a foundation of faith from loving as the Savior loved and serving for Him. Your faith in Him led to acts of charity that will bring you hope. It is never too late to strengthen the foundation of faith. There is always time. With faith in the Savior, you can repent and plead for forgiveness. There is someone you can forgive. There is someone you can thank. There is someone you can serve and lift. You can do it wherever you are and however alone and deserted you may feel.” Faith is sooo essential to enduring trials. I can testify of that. My faith has helped me get through so much in my life and has been strengthened through each and every trial I have endured. Never forget to have faith in your Savior when you are struggling. He will not forsake you.

***Just something I wanted to point out… these talks all give a similar message, but they span from 1982 to 2012. I love how this emphasizes that the gospel never changes. It will always remain the same. Having something so constant to rely on can also be a strength during trials***

// Sara //