1972

this year I am reading all the talks President Monson gave in General Conference 

here are my thoughts on the talks he gave in 1972

April 1972

"Finishers Wanted"

"Shall I falter or shall I finish?

 Our reward for finishing is eternal life.

President Monson gave us the six marks that a finisher has

1. The mark of vision

"the outcome of the small decisions will determine the success or failure of our lives.

2. The mark of effort

"vision without effort is daydreaming, effort without vision is drudgery; but vision, coupled with effort, will obtain the prize."

STICK TO YOUR TASK, TILL IT STICKS TO YOU

3. The mark of faith

4. The mark of virtue

5. The mark of courage

6. The mark of prayer

"communication with our Heavenly Father provides peace."

October 1972

Hands

President Monson touches on the hand of a child, a youth, a bride, a mother, a father, a prophet, and the hand of the Lord.

We have the power to use our hands to do amazing and wonderful things. We have the opportunity to raise our hand and sustain our leaders, we use our hands to care for our children, we can use our hands to plant a garden, and write letters to others. I think of my Nan's hand, I use to love to play with her wedding ring because it had dented her finger. She had worn it for so long. I think of my mothers hands and how she would turn the pages of the book she was reading to us. I wonder what my children will remember about my hands? 

President Monson also mentioned not only my favorite hymn but also my favorite scripture

" I think of his hands pierced and bleeding to pay the debt!

Such mercy, such love and devotion can I forget?

Oh, it is wonderful that he should care for me

Enough to die for me!

Oh, it is wonderful, wonderful to me!"

Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him. . ."

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