David Journal

Category: General Conference

  • Tested, Proved, and Polished

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    The Father’s plan of happiness has at it’s center the need for us to become ever more like His Son. One way Christ will succor you is to encourage you to come unto Him. We must notice the tribulation of others and try to help. That will be especially hard when we are in the…

  • Let God Prevail

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    One of the hebraic meanings of “Israel” is “let God prevail.” We can choose for ourselves whether we are willing to let God prevail in our lives. When we talk about gathering Israel we are showing if missionary, temple and family history work but we are also taking about helping those around us come closer…

  • We Talk of Christ

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    Faith in Christ has been declining for decades in Europe and it is declining in the United States now. If others choose not to be understanding when we speak of Christ let us take comfort in Jesus’ promise that “blessed are ye when men persecute you for My sake for great shall be your reward…

  • I Believe in Angels

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    There are many people who are in need of mortal angels in their lives to help them through challenges which may make them feel like strangers and foreigners in the gospel family.

  • Seek Christ in Every Thought

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    “Desires determine the gradations in outcomes.” – Neal A. Maxwell The more we resist a temptation the less power it will have to tempt us in the future.

  • Peace, Be Still

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    Sometimes we feel distress and fear even when, from on objective perspective, our situation is well under control. That doesn’t invalidate our feelings of distress but it can explain why others may not feel the need to address our distress with urgency. Our faith increases as we choose to believe rather than doubt, forgive rather…

  • Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

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    Pray for peace. Pray for the leaders of our nations. The coronavirus pandemic makes it more obvious than at other times that ALL leaders need to be making wise decisions. Prayer can change our own lives.

  • Embrace the Future with Faith

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    Sisters, you have all been absolutely heroic! I marvel at your strength and your faith. You have shown that in difficult circumstances, you bravely carry on. I love you, and I assure you that the Lord loves you and sees the great work you are performing. Thank you! Once again, you have proven that you…

  • Be of Good Cheer

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    In the final days of His mortal life, Jesus Christ told His Apostles of the persecutions and hardships they would suffer. He concluded with this great assurance: “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” That is the Savior’s message to all of our Heavenly Father’s…

  • Sisters in Zion

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    Here is the Lord’s revealed description of what would happen to Enoch’s people and what will happen in this last dispensation of the fulness of times: “And the day shall come that the earth shall rest, but before that day the heavens shall be darkened, and a veil of darkness shall cover the earth; and…