Hello frans and framry,
Our conference last week was probably more insightful and greater than
I could have imagined. I have learned so much and am still processing
the many things that were said. Elder Bednar started off the
conference by sharing D&C 88:122. He emphasized the part, 'all may be
edified of all.' As such, he didn't do a ton of speaking. We were
asked to read two talks before the conference. He started off by
asking what we learned from those talks. He asked many questions and I
was amazed at his selection of questions that he asked. It felt like a
conversation. It was enlightening. Most of the time, we were talking
and sharing, and learning from each other. It wasn't a one-way
conversation, but rather a multi-dimensional learning experience. I am
left with many things to think about and ponder about faith and the
process of gaining spiritual knowledge and spiritual gifts.
We had the opportunity to ask him questions towards the end. People
raised their hands and asked him questions. I asked a question and he
gave us his insight.
I asked him about 'conversion' and at what point do we become
'converted' to the gospel. I prefaced my question by mentioning the
scripture in Mark, where Jesus heals a child. Jesus asks the child's
father if he believes that He is able to heal his son. The son's
father replies, 'Lord, I believe,' and then hesitantly adds, 'Help
Thou mine unbelief.'
Because I was sitting in the first row, I was actually fairly close to
him and was grateful for that. He didn't just look me in the eye, but
'looked me in the eye.' He said many things, and to be completely
honest, I don't remember 100% of what he said. But, I remember how I
felt. I think a lot of things are like that. We sometimes don't
remember exactly what happened in a situation, but we remember how we
felt. I think the feeling that I felt will carry with me for a long
time.
Malapit na! Mahal ko kayo.