All I Want For Conference Is….
Posted by Eric Nielson on October 3rd, 2007
Conference is right around the corner. Yes, it’s been six months already.
Sometimes I get a lot out of conference. This usually happens when I am really looking for some specific things. If my expectations are realistic, they are often met. I had two specific topics that I hoped would be addressed in some way during last conference, and both were.
Sometimes I don’t get very much out of conference. This usually happens when I don’t think or prepare for it at all. These are times when things seem to go in one ear and out the other.
I suppose it is also possible to have expectations that are to high. Like hoping that the sealed portions of the Book of Mormon will be translated and available soon, or those who wish to join the Saints in the New Jerusalem should begin making plans to relocate to Missouri. If my expectations are on those types of things, I am likely to come away disappointed.
This conference I am hoping to gain some insight into the purpose of trials in our lives. We had a good Gospel Doctrine class on this while going over Corinthians in the New Testament. I would like to hear more on this.
So do you have any hopes for conference?
How to maintain spirituality
humility
Comment # 1 left by C Jones on October 3rd, 2007
Anything not discussed in the last 10 conferences.
Comment # 2 left by Daylan on October 3rd, 2007
I’m wanting to continue to learn more about faith, prayer, the Atonement, and enduring well.
I also always soak up direct doctrinal talks, President Packer style.
Comment # 3 left by Michelle on October 4th, 2007
I don’t know if this is akin to asking for the sealed plates, but I would love to hear some exegesis on scriptural passages. As Mormons, we are big on saying that we have prophets and apostles to interpret difficult scriptural problems, but these are hardly ever addressed.
Ok…I’ll be listening for it!
Comment # 4 left by Behind the Infamous Veil (BiV) on October 4th, 2007
So, did you get what you wanted?
Comment # 5 left by Matt W. on October 8th, 2007
Hey Matt.
Yes. I have had two of the worst weeks of stress and worry I have had in several years. Trials I would rather not face. Much of what made things so bad was my worry over it all. I tend to take a worst case scenario approach to certain trials.
Elder Cook (the new apostle) gave a talk where he used the phrase ‘Live by faith, not fear’. Every time he said it I felt that this was just what I needed to hear. I think this will become my motto for the forseeable future - Live by Faith, not Fear.
Comment # 6 left by Eric Nielson on October 8th, 2007
Eric, sending well wishes your way over the web. I am sorry to hear that things are hard for you right now.
Comment # 7 left by Michelle on October 9th, 2007