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"The Prophet of God"

This week in Relief Society, we discussed Elder Neil L Andersen's April 2018 General Conference talk titled "The Prophet of God". Consider how you can apply his message to your current preparation to hear and follow counsel from a prophet next week in General Conference.




  • What memories/thoughts do you have of the solemn assembly during April 2018 General Conference when we had the opportunity to sustain Pres Russell M Nelson as the prophet?
    • Watching Pres Nelson's reaction during the meeting as he was sustained was a sweet experience.
    • Hearing the testimonies of the other Brethren was wonderful.
    • It was a great opportunity to pray and receive personal confirmation of a new prophet and counselors.
    • A sense of comfort and appreciation was felt for the order of the church and the lack of campaigning for office.
  • How did you receive a testimony of prophets?
    • We can learn about their lives.
    • Remember that it's a privilege to gain a personal testimony of prophets.
    • We should try to avoid distractions and the noise of the world.
  • How is the prophet a "watchman on the tower"? What warnings have we received recently?
    • Pres Nelson has recently emphasized using the correct name of the church, which conveys whose church this is. He has taught why this name is important.
    • Sabbath Day observance has been emphasized a lot recently. We need to be willing to sacrifice other things we may enjoy to devote time to God.
  • What do you do when the prophet's counsel is hard?
    • We all struggle with different things at different times in life; other people have different struggles than us, so we need to be careful to not judge or reprimand them.
    • Some counsel can be overwhelming. Listen to the Holy Ghost to know how counsel applies to you right now in your current circumstances.
    • Sometimes we need time. Listen to or read talks again later to gain a different perspective.
    • Make your best effort; keep trying!
    • Don't miss the point (understand the spirit vs the letter of the law).
    • Keep trusting in the Lord, trust your ability to receive personal revelation, and don't get frustrated if you have to wait and work for a long time to understand.

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