I looove General Conference. I had butterflies over waiting for this weekend to finally arrive. I really am so easily entertained. I am going to continue believing this is a good attribute to have.
My favorite talk from today was Elder Oaks' talk about Desire.
"Desires dictate our priorities. Priorities shape our choices. Choices determine our actions."
His talk really touched me. It made me contemplate my own desires. I think I'm on the right track. My Goals: Go on a mission, finish college, get married in the temple to a worthy man someday, eventually have a family, and continue to serve and try to brighten the lives everyone I come in contact with.
Elder Oaks' talk was basically a further confirmation of my desire to serve a mission. In D&C 4 it says, "If ye have desires to serve God, ye are called to the work." Well, I have desires. Thank you scriptures, Elder Oaks, Heavenly Father, Holy Ghost, family, friends, church leaders, etc. for helping me along the way. I am very glad to be where I am right now.
Elder Oaks also mentioned that when we have a vision of our desires and where we want them to take us, then our desires intensify. Those intensified desires then become our actions.
"What we consistently desire is what we will become here and in Eternity." -Elder Oaks
GC is the best!
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