By Elder Dale G. Renlund
I felt like this conference lasered in on Jesus Christ. The message seems to be that we've started focusing on all the things to do and lost sight of why. The Israelites did the same thing. That's why they didn't recognize that Jesus is the Messiah they were waiting for.
Mosiah 13:28, 30
Doctrine & Covenants 27:2
2 Nephi 25:24
Jarom 1:11
Elder Renlund says,
"He is our mark. If we incorrectly imagine that there is a need for something beyond what He offers, we deny or diminish the scope and power He can have in our lives. He has claimed the rights of mercy and extends that mercy to us. He is the ultimate “source [to whom we should] look for a remission of [our] sins.” He is our Advocate with the Father and champions what the Father has wanted all along: for us to return to Him as inheritors in His kingdom."
I remember a conference talk (maybe multiple) where we are advised to ask if a thing / action will bring us closer to Christ. (I can't find it so if you know it or run across it, please share) It's a good measuring stick to judge by. Maybe, we need to ask ourselves something else, not just "will it bring me closer" but "am I focusing on Christ"?
Christ is the center. Our mortal, carnal, imperfect selves are easily distracted. Life is full of shiny things🐦⬛ and squirrels🐕. Even if it's doing good things, am I allowing it to bring me to Christ? Fortunately, we get to keep trying. We get to refocus and strive again.
Little purple pansies, touched with yellow gold, Growing in one corner of the garden old; **We are very tiny but must try, try, try** [Chorus] Just one spot to gladden, you and I.
2. In whatever corner we may chance to grow, Whether cold or warm the wind may ever blow, Dark the day or sunny, we must try, try, try [Chorus] Just one spot to gladden, you and I.
Little Purple Pansies - children's song book #244
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