Do You Remember What the Prophet Said?


Ever since President Uchtdorf told the story about a member of the church not being able to tell a non-member what the prophet recently said, I have always felt it necessary to explore an overview of General Conference right before the next one comes up. Do you remember what the prophet said?

Everyone is still trying to grasp the changes that have dramatically changed our church lives. Ministering is a work in progress. Relief Societies and Elder’s Quorums are still trying to communicate better with one another. And now church function is stepping aside for stronger family function. These are big changes that we are still trying to make sense of.

But I think we see where this is all going, right? It is made clear simply by reading the titles of the talks that were given at our last General Conference.

Deep and Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

Gather Together in One All Things in Christ

Truth and the Plan

Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ

Sister’s Participation in the Gathering of Israel

Taking Upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ

Now is the Time

Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints

Jesus Christ is coming very, very soon. We still don’t know exactly when but clearly now is the time to lean upon our testimonies of Him. Now is the time to complete the work that must be done to present to Him. Now must all of our hearts be turned in anticipation of our King.

Unfortunately, now is also the time when Satan is at his most desperate. A lot of the talks are warnings to not be fooled. We were even reminded to go to the right source—the scriptures and personal revelation, rather than media and disgruntled members of our own church, past and present. Every talk had something to say about holding onto your testimony and what you know to be true.

Here are some phrases, inspired thoughts, and blessings our prophet bestowed upon us at our last conference. I hope you feel the tingling of the spirit stir your soul as you hear them, and I pray that they will cause you to stand strong at this most vital of times.

President Russell M. Nelson:

We have a prophet of God who speaks with Jesus Christ, who stands as the head of this church. And we have much work to prepare for Christ’s coming. He will inspect this work and inspect us. We want to be able to kneel at His presence. Stay tuned for next conference where we will find more encouragement to stay faithful to the very end.