How we can #HearHim during this Sacred Time: Our prophet's words

As we are closing the Worldwide fast, there is something I'm sharing that can help the spirit we feel carry on into this Sacred Sunday. And it can help the world as well. 

I'm going to share a quote from our prophet's talk Hear Him from this last General Conference. 

He spoke of the temporary restrictions, and stated the following:

"While worshipping in the temple is presently not possible, I invite you to increase your participation in family history, including family history research and indexing. I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him."

If you want to learn to #HearHim better, you have the promise from our Prophet that as you will engage in Family History work, you will be able to experience those sacred blessings.

Become a part of the continuing Restoration, and engage in the work of Family History Work online or on the Mobile App.  Or if you are just beginning, you can do Family Search indexing, which is how I got started, while at home during this pandemic. You can also find engaging stories with helps on how to get started with Family History on this blog.

A sacred time when we can Help the Lord

This is a sacred time, one to be grateful for the blessings we have been given because of the Matchless Sacrifice of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  He lives, and is still working for our salvation.  And he needs our help in moving this work forward.


Promises

As we will Help those who can't help themselves, we will feel of their gratitude, and the gratitude of the Savior, whose sacrifice we commemorate at this time.

And as you will sacrifice your time to help his children, he will accept your offering to him, and will grant the blessings our Prophet has promised, and more.  The Heavens will open, and blessings will be poured out upon your homes and families. And you will be Saved in the Kingdom of Heaven.  

Get Started

Discover your story in Family History on the Family Tree Mobile App, or the Family Search Website.  You may also view tips on getting started, woven into inspirational stories on this blog. 

Picture is of the Garden Tomb

Ideas for what to do inbetween General Conference Sessions (with video)

General Conference is upon us. And it's exciting, different, and most of us are full of anticipation.  I have some suggestions to help make it more meaningful. 

You are a part of the Restoration of the Gospel.  In between Conference sessions, take some time as a family or individually to open up the Family Tree Mobile App, or the Family Search Website, and read some stories of your ancestors. 

Feel a closeness to your ancestors
Each of us without our ancestors can't be made whole. We are tied to them, and they to us. For example, we may have some of the same traits as one of our ancestors. 

You may feel a closeness to them as you read about them. And some of them may need help to get back to the presence of the Father. 

You can become a part of the Restoration by becoming a Savior on Mount Zion as you do the work for relatives who can't do them for themselves.

A Way to Start 
Maybe you just start with remembering your ancestors, and studying their lives during Conference.  

Then, commit to take some time every week, and open up the Family Tree App, or website, and tap the "ancestors with tasks" section, and try to find relatives that need their work done. 

Indexing
Or, you may try Family Search indexing. 
People are needed who can go online and read the names on old genealogical films, and type them in, so that the records are searchable.

Much to do, and the heavens can open

There is so much you can do, and during this Conference time is the perfect time to turn your hearts to your ancestors, because they truly have turned their hearts towards you. 

A promise

And as you do, you will feel the Love of the Savior, and your ancestors, as you engage in this saving work.

Close
Enjoy Conference.  I know I will, and am looking forward to it.  To close, here is a video with President Packer's Apostolic Witness of the importance of Family History work.  Here is a quote.  "This work is going forth to the entire world. It is a supernal work. It is a work designed by the Lord and introduced by the Lord himself...It is true. Jesus is the Christ. He Lives..."

Discover your story in Family History on the Family Tree Mobile App or the Family Search Website.  You may also view tips on getting started, woven into inspirational stories on this blog.