“Wherefore, now after I have spoken these words, if ye cannot understand them it will be because ye ask not, neither do ye knock; wherefore, ye are not brought into the light, but must perish in the dark. For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.” 2 Nephi 32:4-5
General Conference is always an exciting time. We are flooded with information and direction from our leaders. It can sometimes be overwhelming. With conference coming up this weekend, I am trying to prepare myself to hear the messages that my Heavenly Father wants me to hear and to be ready to implement changes that will bring me closer to Him.
I will be the first to admit that I don’t always understand everything I hear over conference weekend or how I can apply it in my life. With so many talks it can be easy to push aside the ones we may not fully understand. But I think those are the talks we need to spend the most time with. Places where we find we lack understanding, or even have some level of doubt can be the places where we can find the most growth. However, it is up to us to seek the answers. If you have been baptized and received the gift of the Holy Ghost, you are entitled to those answers, but you have to seek them. The Spirit will speak to you and help you understand “all things what ye should do,” but it doesn’t just come freely. We have to ask. We have to search. We have to knock. We have to listen. We must be present so that we can hear and understand.
Meditation and Journaling Prompt: What questions would you like to hear instruction on this weekend? When you are meditating today, focus on bringing yourself into the present moment and opening your heart to be prepared to receive the messages meant for you.
Call to Action: As you prepare to listen to conference this weekend, pray for an open mind and an open heart. If you hear something that you don’t understand, or that makes you uncomfortable in any way, make note of it so that you can study it further.
Mindfulness Tip: Take a few minutes at the start of each session you listen to or watch this weekend to get present. Focus on your breathing. Close your eyes and imagine breathing into your heart, creating room for new light and knowledge. If you find your mind wandering during a talk, take 3 focused breaths to come back to the present.