My General Conference Question

I love Conference weekend. I am so excited to hear the inspiring messages. I was so uplifted by the General Women's meeting (click HERE to view). All of the messages were spot-on, and my heart was on fire the whole time. The speakers seemed especially lively and enthusiastic, it was a pleasure to partake of such goodness.

Sister Linda S. Reeves of the Relief Society general presidency said, “I do not know why we have the many trials that we have, but it is my personal feeling, that the reward is so great, so eternal and everlasting, so joyful and beyond our understanding that in that day of reward, we may feel to say to our merciful, loving Father, ‘Was that all that was required?’”

I loved that thought. There is so much to look forward to, we do not even comprehend it, at all, not at all. 

I loved that President Uchdorf said: “God didn’t design us to be sad.” 

It goes right along with my mantra of choosing to find joy even during the hard stuff. God wants us to be happy, not just in the sunshine, but in the rain too. 

I have decided to take a question with me to Conference this time. I often do that, but this time my question is a little more broad. However, I do believe I can receive some specific answers if I am paying attention carefully, and with my heart open to the Spirit. 

Here is my Conference question: How can I best live my life, so I can fulfill my mission here on earth; particularly regarding the guidance and instruction given in my patriarchal blessing? 

It may seem long-winded, but in my heart the question is simple. There are some key things in my blessing that I will be looking for during the Conference talks. The words might not be spoken, but rather felt in my heart. As I invite the Spirit to guide my thoughts and enlighten my mind, I do believe I will know what I should do. I will know how I am meant to proceed with my future.

I have been thinking a lot about "becoming" lately. I have always felt a strong burning inside of me, like I am meant to become something. I feel driven to become who God wants me to be. I know that I have some rather specific things I am meant to accomplish in my lifetime -- here and eternally -- and I want to make sure I am on the right path, at least heading in the right direction, to become the woman I am meant to be.

I am learning more to trust my Heavenly Father. The more I give my worries and fears to Him rather than bearing them myself, the more life becomes a joy. I am still learning, but I am making progress, and progress is good.

What question are you taking to Conference? 

To watch General Conference on Saturday and Sunday click: HERE. (It will be live at 10:00am, and 2:00pm (Idaho time) both days.)