Multi-Regional Stake Conference.

Today was the Multi-Stake Regional Conference. It was so good!! I was able to attend at the Marriott Center, and it was sooo packed!!! There were tons of people who didn't get to go in because it was so full. There were a lot of great messages shared today, so I'm just going to talk about a few of my favorites. :)

Bishop Davies talked about patterns in the scriptures and in our lives. He said if we read the Book of Mormon, those who ask about it in faith will get an answer. He also said that reading the BoM will bring to you an understanding and peace of mind.

Sister Burton talked about how we show the Lord that we honor Him and keep His Sabbath day holy. She said that there are many different ways that families have decided that they will try and keep the Sabbath day holy. She said that Sister Stevens (of the Primary General Presidency) said that she tried to prepare for the Sabbath on Saturday. There was a family who tried to focus on the sacrament, before, during, and after the sacrament, throughout the whole week. They would pick something to think about during the sacrament and then they would talk about it at home.

President Hallstrom talked about who is hastening the work of salvation. The answer is the Lord is hastening His work in His own time–He may be using us, but He is the one who is hastening it. He also said that Satan is hastening his work, too, and that we cannot be saved without effort on our part.

Elder Ballard's talk was wonderful! He talked about how our contributions are significant and important. He talked about maintaining healthy [spiritual] practices/habits, like sincere daily prayers, regular scripture study, and worshiping in the temple. He also talked about how it's okay to ask questions, and that we need to help others answer their own questions–it's also okay if we don't have all the answers. :)

It was such a wonderful session!! I'm really excited for General Conference in a couple of weeks. :)

OH! And I'm going to be going home to visit later this afternoon. I'm kind of excited. :)

Xoxo
Mattie