Relief Society Broadcast

Like Amanda, I wanted to share my thoughts on the Broadcast last night. Our stake does a dinner beforehand and it was really nice to be able to go and mingle with our Relief Society women. Doing so before the meeting really increases the atmosphere of sisterhood in my opinion and helps me to feel more connected to the sisters I sit with.

The talks were all wonderful and I really felt uplifted. It always makes me emotional, too. I really loved Sister Beck's talk. I really felt her love and testimony. I loved it when she said that we need to be keeping our covenants, going to the temple, praying, reading our scriptures and living providently and if we do these things, we will be a strong, happy force for good, both individually and collectively.

I noticed how often praying was mentioned - personally and in families. Maybe I just noticed it because that is something I need to do better, and I really came away feeling like and should be more diligent in my personal and family prayers.

My sister mentioned that in the Deseret News, some women commented that the Church asks too much of us as women and that its no wonder why so many mormon women are discouraged. But I felt exactly the opposite last night. I felt encouraged. I felt like I am doing all right, even if there are things I need to work on. I know that Heavenly Father knows our efforts to be the best we can and to build strong families. I could feel that last night. We need to always be changing and improving, adjusting our priorites here and there, and continually doing the best we can. But we are also doing many good things. I could tell that the RS Presidency knows our efforts and applaudes us for them.

If anyone didn't get an opportunity to watch it, read it when the Ensign comes out. It was very good.