general relief society broadcast//sept. 2012

Linda K. Burton//General Relief Society President

• Have we invited the Lord to write the law/doctrine in our hearts?
• All that is unfair about life will be made right through the Atonement.
• There is power in the Atonement to enable us to combat the natural man within us and become true disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Jesus Christ doesn't just lower the ladder, he climbs into the pit and helps us out.
• The Atonement is the greatest evidence we have of the Father's love for His children.
• Every woman in this church should know that she is beloved of Heavenly Father.
• Making and keeping covenants shows that we have the doctrine/atonement of Jesus Christ written in our hearts.

Carole M. Stephens//1st Counselor

•  "It is high time to awake out of sleep...put on the armor of light."
• "This is the desire of our hearts!"
• When we make covenants we are coming out of the world into the kingdom of God.
• Have I experienced a mighty change of heart? And if not, why not?
• I don't ever want to let my fellow sisters down spiritually.

Linda S. Reeves//2nd Counselor

• You are the Lord's modern-day pioneers.
• Jesus weeps with each of us in our trials/adversities.
• He has paid the price to know how to succor you. ("I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.")

President Henry B. Eyring//First Presidency 1st Counselor

• "We must cherish one another...that we may all sit down in heaven together."-Lucy Mack Smith
• "What comes next for willing hands to do?"
• Keep the Faith--you will be invited by the Lord often to serve--take the opportunity even when it may seem inconvenient or unwanted.
• The Lord's plan for serving others includes teams. He has created societies of caregivers.Caring for those in need takes a team.
• "And see that all things are done in wisdom and in order." Know when to let others step in and take over the service/be the caregiver. Know your limits.
• Help those sisters who need care find opportunities to care for others. Build confidence in your fellow sisters. 
• The Lord is the greatest nurturer of all. He is always in our circle.

I love our newly called General Relief Society Presidency! As soon as Sister Burton began I could feel the Spirit and knew she had been called of God. I am so grateful for our church leaders and their amazing examples. So excited for General Conference!