The messages seem to be getting deeper and more concerned with our spiritual strength. Times are here when we are not going to be able to depend on others testimonies, we each need to be firmly grounded ourselves to withstand the trials ahead. I also loved how they strive to help us realize we each have a different path to follow and we need to find the path we are supposed to be taking and pursue it. This is not a time for mediocrity and idleness. Trusting in the Lord to help us enjoy and endure His plan is sometimes overwhelming.
Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from the conference:
Jesus came to earth to be our Savior, but He also came to be our Redeemer. It's not just about His ability to save but also about His ability to transform. ----- Brad Wilcox
Speaking of a bridge climb in Sydney, Austrailia and the view that is exquisite at the top: If you want to see the spectacular view you have to make the climb. In life if we want to see what it feels like to be closer to our Heavenly Father we also have to make the climb. To make the bridge climb people are tethered to the bridge for safety. In our life we need to be tethered to Jesus to not fall. ------- Sheri Dew
Eve in the Garden of Eden taught us that it is better to "pass through sorrow that we may know"even at the expense of difficult things. The key here being 'pass through'. Whatever trial we are experiencing at the time we are passing through it, there is an end to it. We will not be experiencing it forever. Every night at sunset we can know that we are one day closer to being through it or to the end of it. He spoke of the death of his wife and every night at sunset he knew he was one day closer to being reunited with her.
--------Michael Wilcox
Learn to think of yourself as a person. How would you treat a friend that was staying with you. You need to take as good of care of yourself as you would your visitor. Your children deserve a mother who is a person. ------------ Emily Watts
Stop worrying about your weaknesses and worry more about your strengths. We will become much more happy as we work to develop our strengths. What are new and creative ways to use your strengths to help others? Do not wait for the Lord to save us from our circumstances instead ask Him to give us strength to learn from them and find joy in them. ------------ Wendy Ulrich
We need to Pray with Faith, Think with Faith, and Live with Faith. We are all exactly where the Lord knew we would be. We might be surprised with where life has taken us but He is not. Just as Joseph of the Old Testament did (Genesis 37,39-40), we need to embrace and make the best of where ever we are. "Don't you dare be the one thing that stands in your way." ------------ Laurel Christensen
Today I am thankful for the opportunities that we have to listen to inspirational and spiritual speakers who can help us become the best that we can be. With todays technology there are so many places we can listen to addresses that will help us be stronger each day, even if you can't physically attend conferences like this one. We are so blessed to have so much available to us on our computers, smartphones, iPods, and even KBYU on our televisions.
Amy told me I need more pictures in my blog!!
Notes from the TOFW.
The Theme of This Years TOFW --Choose To Become--
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