General Conference: "Claim the Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises"

by Miriam Caldwell | More from this Blogger

21 Nov 2007 02:20 PM

In his talk "Claim the Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises" Elder Spencer J Conde speaks about the importance of keeping an eternal perspective in this life. Elder Conde opens his talk by briefly speaking about the importance of faith. He emphasizes the importance of having faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Elder Conde points out that one promise is forgiveness. To obtain the full blessings of this promise, we need to forsake our sins and repent. We are also promised to have our prayers answered, as we ask in faith. As we fast we can obtain promises of having the strength to resist temptation.

Elder Conde speaks of the importance of keeping an eternal perspective when thinking of eternal blessings. He shares the story of Jacob, Leah and Rachel. He points out that the more Rachel became angry, the longer it took for her to be able to have children.

Elder Conde emphasizes that we need to remember that the Lord has His own timetable. It can be easy to think that the Lord has forgotten His promises when things do not happen the second that we want them to. The Lord does not forget, but has things happen at the right time. Eventually Rachel was able to bear children.

This is a wonderful talk. It helped me to remember the many promises that the Lord has made to each of us. As we pray to ask for blessings and fast so that we may receive more guidance and strength through our trials, it is important to remember the Lord knows the best time for us to receive these promises. As we can experience and wisdom from our trials we are more blessed, then if we receive everything the moment we ask. I hope that you will take the time to read and ponder this talk.

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