One of my favorite talks from the last General Conference was by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf in the General Relief Society Meeting held in September 2008. He spoke on God’s happiness — the things that make Him happy, and how since we are made in His image, the things that make Him happy will make us happy. The two things he pointed out that bring God happiness are creativity and compassion.
President Uchtdorf made so many good points. These are a few that stood out to me:
“The more you trust and rely upon the Spirit, the greater your capacity to create.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf,
“As we lift others, we rise a little higher ourselves.” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Spencer W. Kimball, “The more we serve our fellowman in appropriate ways, the more substance there is to our souls.”
“Work will cure your grief. Serve others.” President Hinckley
James Barry (Author of Peter Pan) said, “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.”
He ended his remarks with the following:
“In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater importance. Let us open our eyes and see the heavy hearts, notice the loneliness and despair. Let us feel the silent prayers of others around us, and let us be an instrument in the hands of the Lord to answer those prayers.
I have a simple faith. I believe that as you are faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, as you draw closer to him in faith, hope and charity, things will work together for your good. I believe that as you immerse yourselves in the work of our Father, as you create beauty, and as you are compassionate to others, God will circle you in the arms of His love. Discouragement, inadequacy and weariness will give way to a life of meaning, grace and fulfillment. As spirit daughters of our Heavenly Father, happiness is your heritage. You are choice daughters of our heavenly Father. And through the things you create, and by your compassionate service, you are a great power for good. You will make the world a better place. Lift up your chin, Walk tall, God loves you. We love you and admire you. ” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf, General Relief Society Meeting, September 2008
I have found these words to be true, and it was a wonderful reminder of the fact! He gave me renewed determination to be more compassionate, to reach out and lift others, and to use my creativity in ways that will bless the lives of others.
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