April General Conference this year was as fantastic as always (for those who don't know what this is, you can check out Mormon.org or LDS.org for more info.). Usually I would love to spend some time thoughtfully considering what I want to say about the newest General Conference and reflecting on how inspiring it was. Unfortunately, I don't exactly have a lot of time at the moment for contemplation, but I can't let an opportunity pass without re-stating how much we love General Conference weekend, and how grateful we are for a living prophet and apostles.
Here we are as a family gearing up for the Sunday sessions (Papa D. is busy in back cooking a delicious breakfast. Thanks, Pops!!).
So I'm not gonna lie. As much as I love conference, it is still something of a challenge to get much out of it with lots of kids in the house. Which is why one of my favorite things about conference is that I can listen to it over and over and over again from my iPad!! Yay, for modern technology!
With that said, I don't remember if I was as inspired by this talk the moment I heard it, but listening back I have found, "The Laborers in the Vineyard," by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland to be absolutely exquisite! There is so much there and the things that make it so profound to me would require a lengthy explanation, but here are a couple of great quotes from the talk
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"We are not diminished when someone else is added upon. We are not in a race against each other to see who is the wealthiest or the most talented or the most beautiful or even the most blessed. The race we are really in is the race against sin, and surely envy is one of the most universal of those."
"Furthermore, envy is a mistake that just keeps on giving. Obviously we suffer a little when some misfortune befalls us, but envy requires us to suffer all good fortune that befalls everyone we know! What a bright prospect that is-downing another quart of pickle juice every time anyone around you has a happy moment! To say nothing of the chagrin in the end, when we find that God really is both just and merciful, giving to all who stand with Him "all that he hath," (Luke 12:44.) as the scripture says. So lesson number one from the Lord's vineyard: coveting, pouting, or tearing others down does not elevate your standing, nor does demeaning someone else improve your self-image. So be kind, and be grateful that God is kind. It is a happy way to live."
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Here we are as a family gearing up for the Sunday sessions (Papa D. is busy in back cooking a delicious breakfast. Thanks, Pops!!).
So I'm not gonna lie. As much as I love conference, it is still something of a challenge to get much out of it with lots of kids in the house. Which is why one of my favorite things about conference is that I can listen to it over and over and over again from my iPad!! Yay, for modern technology!
With that said, I don't remember if I was as inspired by this talk the moment I heard it, but listening back I have found, "The Laborers in the Vineyard," by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland to be absolutely exquisite! There is so much there and the things that make it so profound to me would require a lengthy explanation, but here are a couple of great quotes from the talk
.....................................
"We are not diminished when someone else is added upon. We are not in a race against each other to see who is the wealthiest or the most talented or the most beautiful or even the most blessed. The race we are really in is the race against sin, and surely envy is one of the most universal of those."
"Furthermore, envy is a mistake that just keeps on giving. Obviously we suffer a little when some misfortune befalls us, but envy requires us to suffer all good fortune that befalls everyone we know! What a bright prospect that is-downing another quart of pickle juice every time anyone around you has a happy moment! To say nothing of the chagrin in the end, when we find that God really is both just and merciful, giving to all who stand with Him "all that he hath," (Luke 12:44.) as the scripture says. So lesson number one from the Lord's vineyard: coveting, pouting, or tearing others down does not elevate your standing, nor does demeaning someone else improve your self-image. So be kind, and be grateful that God is kind. It is a happy way to live."
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That was one of my favorite talks too!!
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