As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we love listening to the wise words of our church leaders during General Conference. While it can be hard to narrow down all of their amazing quotes to just a few, we have done our best to gather some of our favorites in this article.
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In this article, you will find Inspirational General Conference quotes about:
- Faith
- Happiness
- The Holy Ghost
- Prayer
- Love
- Jesus Christ
- Heavenly Father
- The Temple
- Repentance
- Other Great General Conference Quotes
- Printables for Every Quote
4 General Conference Quotes About Faith
“The Lord does not require perfect faith for us to have access to his perfect power. But He does ask us to believe.” – Russell M. Nelson
Life is full of trials, and sometimes it can be hard to keep our faith unwavering when things are hard. Our Heavenly Father is understanding, and he doesn’t expect perfection from us, just true effort!
“Every one of us can strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ.” – Rosemary M. Wixom
Faith is like a muscle. In order to grow it, we have to exercise it. You can grow your faith by focusing on gratitude, bearing your testimony, listening to others’ testimonies, listening to talks, reading scriptures, praying to Heavenly Father, and so much more!
“It isn’t as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don’t worry… If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith.” – Gordon B. Hinckley
It can be really hard to remain calm and faithful when you are going through trials. And sometimes, it will feel like it will all work out. But it does. No matter what happens, you can get through it if you lean on the Savior and Heavenly Father for comfort and reassurance.
“Receive more faith by doing something that requires more faith.”- Russell M. Nelson
Your faith may waiver, and sometimes it can feel like your faith is fading. But showing faith, even in small and seemingly insignificant ways, is a great way to grow your faith. If you can’t seem to draw faith from your own testimony, you can rely on other’s belief while you build your own testimony.
4 General Conference Quotes About Happiness
“Keep it simple. It is in that simplicity that you will find the peace, joy, and happiness that I have been talking about.” – M. Russell Ballard
Simplicity is key to keeping a calm and happy life. Focusing on what is important in life, and not letting the little things keep us from succeeding.
“I leave with you my love and my blessing that each of you may become happier and holier with each passing day.” – Russell M. Nelson
Every day is a new day. It’s up to us to live it to the fullest. Spending all of our days striving to be more like Christ, and making a life worth living.
“Greater happiness comes from greater personal holiness.” – Henry B. Eyring
Sometimes we think that material items will bring us happiness, but the truth is that true happiness has nothing to do with what we have. It has to do with our inner-selves, and who we truly are. Personal holiness will lead to happiness.
“We all search for happiness, and we all try to find our own ‘happily ever after,’… All you have to do is trust your Heavenly Father. Trust Him enough to follow His plan.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf
What we think is best for us, often isn’t. Heavenly Father knows what’s best for us, and what will bring us true joy. Trusting in His plan for us is the best way to make sure we end up where we need to be.
4 General Conference Quotes About the Holy Ghost
“There will be times when the spirit will whisper that you can make the place where you are better.”- Sharon G. Larsen
The spirit is a powerful thing. Having the spirit to guide us is such a wonderful gift that we can receive by surrounding ourselves with holy people and places, and doing our best to be Christ-like.
“What is said is not as important as what we hear and what we feel.” – Robert D. Hales
It is important that we pay attention to what we feel. When we are reading scriptures, praying, or just sitting in silence, we must listen for the spirit and pay attention to how we feel.
“We can, if we live worthy of it, have the blessing of the spirit to be with us, not only now and then but always.” – Henry B. Eyring
Living according to God’s commandments, and striving to be as Christ-like as we can, comes with a wonderful reward. The gift of the spirit to be with us always. To act as a guide, a voice, and an ally when life is trying.
“Feeling and recognizing the spirit will bring spiritual capacity into our children’s lives, and the voice they come to know will become clearer and clearer to them.” – Mary R. Durham
Our children watch our every move. They learn from our example, whether it’s a good one or a bad one. Living worthy of having the spirit in our lives is the best example we can possibly set.
4 General Conference Quotes About Prayer
“Pray to have eyes to see God’s hand in your life and in the world around you.” – Russell M. Nelson
Nothing will bring you more peace than being able to recognize God’s hand in your life. Accepting his plan for you, and realizing that He always has our best interest at heart is key to our happiness.
“Pray to your Heavenly Father… He will open doors, remove roadblocks, and help you overcome obstacles.” – Neil L. Andersen
Heavenly Father always hears our prayers, and He always answers them, whether we are able to see His answer or not. It may not always happen how we expect, but it does eventually happen the way in needs to.
“The greatest miracle happens when we humbly approach our Father in Heaven in prayer.” – Linda S. Reeves
Humility is a powerful trait. In order to accept Heavenly Father into our lives and offer repentance in order to be worthy of Christ’s sacrifice, we must be humble before Hiim.
“Heavenly Father really does care and listen to and answer every child’s prayer.” – M. Joseph Brough
We are all Heavenly Father’s children. He hears us and answers our prayers, but not always in the way we assume He will. He knows what’s best for us and will always support us in any way He can.
4 General Conference Quotes About Love
“With love as the motivation, miracles will happen.” – Jean B. Bingham
Miracles happen every day. It would be crazy to deny all of the wonderful things that happen. Even the smallest things that happen to us, that we may chalk up to being a coincidence, is all a part of Heavenly Father’s plan for us.
“Everyone has the right to be loved, to feel peaceful, and to find safety at home.” – Jeffrey R. Holland
Our homes should be a place of peace, where we can feel the spirit and teach our children about the gospel. It should be our safe haven from the outside world where we can feel loved by family, friends, and Heavenly Father.
“As His disciples, let us fully mirror His love and love one another so openly and completely that no one feels abandoned, alone, or hopeless.” – Dale G. Renlund
The best thing we can do to thank Christ for all He has done for us is to be like Him as much as humanly possible. Treating other people like He would treat them should be our lifelong goal.
“As we learn to see others as the Lord sees them rather than with our own eyes, our love for them will grow, and so will our desire to help them.” – S. Mark Palmer
It can be hard to love and respect people who have done nothing but make our life harder. But if we can be forgiven and unconditionally loved by Heavenly Father, then everyone deserves that chance as well. No matter what they have done.
4 General Conference Quotes About Jesus Christ
“When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf
We should make all of our choices with Christ at the center. And if we are ever having trouble making decisions, we can always pray to Heavenly Father and ask for His guidance in deciding.
“You are beloved. The Lord knows how hard you are trying.” – Sharon Eubank
Sometimes we may feel completely alone. And sometimes we might be struggling. But it can bring us tremendous comfort if we can acknowledge that we are never truly alone. Heavenly Father hears our every thought and will comfort us if we let Him.
“The supreme standard for ministering is that of our Savior, Jesus Christ.” – Russell M. Nelson
Christ is the ultimate example to us in every way. But how He ministers and serves others is something we should all be striving for.
“Christ is always near, waiting and willing to help.” – M. Russell Ballard
Our connection to Christ is powerful. All it takes to feel connected to Christ is a desire to be close to Him. He is always there for us if we are willing to accept Him.
4 General Conference Quotes About Heavenly Father
“God is among us- and is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Heavenly Father is always with us. He sees what we see and feels what we feel. He is our biggest supporter and always wants what’s best for us. He will act as our guide if we accept His hand in our life.
“Allow [the Lord] to make more of you than you can make of yourself on your own. Treasure His involvement.” – Ronald A. Rasband
Heavenly Father has to power to help us become exactly who we are meant to be. Pray and ask Him for his support in your life and His advice in your decision-making.
“Our Heavenly Father is near us and watches over us day and night. Think of it!” – Dallin H. Oaks
Sometimes we forget that Heavenly Father is always there with us. He can see our every move and hear our every thought. He is a wonderful companion that we should never take for granted.
“The only opinion of us that matters is what our Heavenly Father thinks of us.” – Elder J. Devn Cornish
It’s human nature to worry about what other people think of us, but it can be very freeing to grow and accept that the only opinion that truly matters is our Heavenly Father’s opinion. He’s the only one we should be trying to impress.
4 General Conference Quotes About the Temple
“If you don’t yet love to attend the temple, go more often—not less. Let the Lord, through His Spirit, teach and inspire you there. I promise you that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace, and revelation.” – Russell M. Nelson
Going to the temple is a sacred experience that not everyone has access to. We should strive to be in the temple as much as possible and feel the spirit that accompanies standing in holy places.
“There is no more peaceful place on this earth than in the temples of God.” – Richard G. Scott
Being in the temple brings feelings of peace, comfort, happiness, and much more. It’s the best place to go to feel the spirit, pray, and practice gratitude.
“There is a tangible feeling of holiness in the temple. The peace of the Savior subdues the swirling whirlwinds of the world.” – Neil L. Andersen
The feelings you get while in the temple are very powerful. Standing in holy places brings peace, happiness, revelation, comfort, and so much more.
“I promise that increased time in the temple will bless your life in ways nothing else can.” – Russell M. Nelson
The temple is a holy place that not everyone gets the opportunity to experience, so we must take full advantage of attending the temple so we can receive the many blessings we are promised.
4 General Conference Quotes About Repentance
“Repentance is an essential part of God’s plan. Because all would sin in our mortal experience and be cut off from God’s presence, man could not be saved without repentance.” – Dallin H. Oaks
Repentance is not a punishment. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. It’s an opportunity to correct the behaviors that would keep us from living eternally with our families in everlasting happiness. It’s a gift.
“Our ultimate quest in life is to prepare to meet our Maker. We do this by striving daily to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. And we do that as we repent daily and receive His cleansing, healing, and strengthening power.” – Russell M. Nelson
Life is merely a learning experience. There are things we would never be able to learn without living this earthly life. And living like Christ is the ultimate way to live our lives in a way that makes us worthy of eternal life.
“Being sin-resistant doesn’t mean being sinless, but it does imply being continually repentant, vigilant, and valiant.” – Joy D. Jones
Heavenly Father knows that it is impossible for humans to be perfect and not sin. That’s why He and His son Jesus Christ have given us the gift of repentance so that we may be forgiven and return to live with our Heavenly Father one day.
“Nothing is more liberating, more ennobling, or more crucial to our individual progression than is a regular, daily focus on repentance. Repentance is not an event; it is a process.” – Russell M. Nelson
Repentance is something that we have to do regularly. Not all sin is evil, illegal doings. Even speaking poorly about someone is a sin. So we must everyday remember to repent for our sins, and in turn we will often sin less.
4 Other Inspirational General Conference Quotes
“Take a private moment to reflect on your blessings, and then find ways to share them.” – Jean B. Bingham
When life gets busy, it can be hard to take time to reflect. But if we can take just a few minutes each day to express gratitude for our many blessings, we will live a much happier and more joyful life.
“Be a good example of what you believe.” – Robert D. Hales
The best way to share something with someone is just to live it. Sharing the gospel with others is as simple as living according to it’s teachings. They will see and feel your joy and your blessings. And that is a much more effective way to share the gospel than trying to simply tell them.
“Bravely let your light shine for all to see.” – Thomas S. Monson
The best way for us to share the gospel is by living it. People are more interested in what’s making you happy if you’re showing your happiness rather than talking about it.
“Although it may not be easy, there is always a way to do the right thing.” – Rebecca L. Craven
Doing the right thing can be hard. But it never goes unnoticed, and Heavenly Father rewards us for our humility and our integrity.
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