Do we hear what we need to hear, or what we're attuned to hear, in General Conference? I don't know, but what I heard were two distinct, yet complementary themes.
First, take upon us the Savior's name, follow Him, become like Him.
Second, minister to others. Family, neighbors, assignments, strangers, enemies; it doesn't matter, we are to minister to others as the Savior would.
Together these things sounded to me like an invitation to build Zion, which requires people of one heart and one mind (the mind and heart of Jesus), and taking care of each other so there are no poor among us. Poor doesn't refer only to financial matters. A person can be poor spiritually, emotionally, mentally, socially, healthwise, familywise, and in many others ways. There must be a righteous people prepared for the Savior to return to. That's the invitation I heard.
I enjoyed all the talks, heard answers to my questions and prayers, and loved the music!
Now, go study and live the word. "Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only." "And if ye believe these things see that ye do them."
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