188th Semi Annual General Conference Women's Session

by JElu - October 06, 2018

I'm feeling overwhelmed with spiritual enlightenment from the Prophets and leaders of this amazing church of Jesus Christ. I can't express the amount of gratitude to the wonderful examples of Women and Men in my life that helped shaped my life in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit touched my heart and mind in knowing how much we must use our God giving talent to the building of his church in these latter days. I pray and hope that I can fulfill the Lords purpose in this life in any ways he guide me daily.

Highlights of tonights Women session:

President Russell M. Nelson challenged the women of the church to do four things to prepare for that role:

Undergo a 10-day social media fast and eliminate media that brings negative and impure thoughts.
Read the Book of Mormon before the end of the year.
Establish a pattern of regular temple attendance.
For those of appropriate age, participate fully in Relief Society — the church’s organization for women 18 and older.

President Dallin H. Oaks counseled the young women on two main items: cellphone use and kindness. He urged young women not to spend too much time on their phones, and to be kind to others. Small actions of unkindness can have devastating consequences, he said.

President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the church’s First Presidency, reminded members of the church that God would accelerate His work and pour out knowledge on the members of His church in the “last days.” God made it clear that “the daughters of Heavenly Father will play a primary role in that acceleration.

Sister Cristina B. Franco, second counselor in the Primary general presidency, spoke of the importance of selfless sacrifice and service.

Sister Michelle Lynn Craig, first counselor in the Young Women general presidency, encouraged the women of the church to “live and care in a higher and holier way.” Oftentimes, women in the church will feel that they can do and be more than what they already are. Craig said this is called “divine discontent.”

Sister Joy D. Jones, general president of the Primary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke of service and the importance of knowing who and why one serves. Doing so, she said, helps one to understand “the highest manifestation of love is devotion to God.”