Blessings #14 - Prophets

Every six months I look forward to general conference. I guess six months is about as long as I can go without a real boost to my spirit. I admit that when I was young I would look forward to general conference because I got to stay home in my pajamas for church. Now, although I often still sit around in my pajamas to watch conference, I look forward to hearing all the news of the church but most of all I love the feeling I get when I hear the general authorities and the prophet speak. They never beat on the pulpit and preach of hellfire and damnation. They quietly remind us of the things we should be doing in order to progress in this life. They invite us to do better and to love our fellow men. They invite all people to come to Christ. I always come away feeling like I can perform my callings better and make improvements in my life and set goals that will bring me closer to my Heavenly Father. Thank heaven that there is a prophet on the earth today that we can listen to and know that what he tells us is true and we can follow his counsel without hesitation.