An Ensign to the Nations

I hope everyone enjoyed conference! I know I did. I learned so much. My favorite talk was Elder Holland's (although I am a bit biased, as most of you know...). It made me feel so grateful for the fact that we have apostles and prophets in our day, that literally speak for God, and not for themselves. I know that those men really are inspired of the Lord, and that President Monson really is the Lord's mouthpiece today. I was touched when Elder Holland said that President Monson was ordained an Apostle at the age of 36, and that his family has had to give him as a full time servant of the Lord for over fifty years, ever since his kids were little. Wow, what a sacrifice. I am so grateful to them for giving their father and husband to us, and the Lord. He has blessed the lives of tens of millions, myself included. What a blessing it is to have him as the Lord's prophet today. I also really enjoyed President Uchtdorf's talk in priesthood session. He talked about how many priesthood holders are living beneath their potential and could using their priesthood for so much more than just for emergencies. I loved when he said: "If you had bought the most powerful computer in the world, would you merely leave it on your desk as a keepsake? Yes, it might look impressive to others, but until you actually hit the POWER button, you would be wasting such an amazing, powerful blessing." That really put it in perspective for me. I hope I can do better at using the priesthood in my own life, so I can better bless the lives of others. I would encourage you all to do what Elder Holland spoke so movingly about yesterday, ponder for a moment just how amazing general conference is. As we receive the conference Ensign and have the talks all posted on lds.org, go through the talks and find "Your personal epistle." It you haven't found it already, you still can. I bear witness that those men that we the opportunity of hearing this last weekend really are the Lord's messengers today. I know God lives, that He cares about us, loves us, and fights for us every day so we can be happy. I am so grateful to a part of this wonderful work, to shout a testimony of love, and a warning, as an Ensign to the nations. Love you!