President Thomas S. Monson

Although I only got to see a short amount of conference on Sunday, I loved hearing President Monson speak.
Here are a few things I not only enjoyed hearing, but I knew were meant for me to hear, and my thoughts :) Don't ya just love that?

"Our conscience is there to guide us." Since I before I got baptized I've had a conscience, but its seemed to change with time, with choices I've made, and with my priorities and values. And what I mean by that is basically before I was baptized into the church I had a conscience where, yes I felt bad during certain situations, I cared a lot for people but it just wasn't as deep as the conscience I've grown to develop. Not only with becoming a member of the church and having that blessing in my life. But also with the changes my life has had come about,  or should I say blessings. My beautiful daughter Melody, whom I love so much. Oaklynn who is on the way and already have so much love for as well and am extremely anxious to meet already!!! My amazing sweet husband who is the only man on this earth not only meant for me but who can also handle my craziness! But I've gained this conscience that keeps my close to the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit close to my family and to my home. It's a conscience that has grown so strong that it not only keeps me out of trouble but provides me with the ability to make good choices for myself and for my family. I want nothing more than to complete my mission here on this earth. I believe that my mission is to be a wonderful mother and wife. I want to be a good example to my family and to my friends. And my conscience helps me to do so. President Monson said that "nothing can bring more joy to our lives and peace to our hearts than being worthy of the Holy Spirit."
"The storms may come knocking at our door from time to time, but with the Gospel in our hearts and the savior at our core we will be more able to overcome these storms."

"The 10 commandments are just that, not suggestions." Some may think it is a lot to ask, these commandments. I even find myself at times getting annoyed that I can't do certain things anymore, or that I've had to make some changes to my life that may have been difficult. But if you truly think about the outcome of these commandments, there is not one thing that the commandments ask of us that will not be beneficial for our lives and for our families.

"I urge you to work to that goal to have a relationship with the Lord, to have that inspiration and guidance."
I know I need this in my life, I need the Lord, my Heavenly Father in my life. I need that guidance and that inspiration. I need the Holy Spirit, without it I'm lost.

"Draw nearer unto me and I will draw near unto you."


Amen! :)