April 2021 General Conference Recap: Our Favorite Quotes
Another weekend of General Conference has come and gone and I’m already missing the “high” I always get listening to 10 hours of prophetic and inspiring words from the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
If you’re like me and need another little boost of comfort and encouragement, enjoy a few of my favorite quotes from the April 2021 General Conference.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Because of Jesus Christ, our failures do not have to define us. They can refine us."
"If we repent, mistakes do not disqualify us. They are part of our progress."
Joy D. Jones
"We cannot wait for conversion to simply happen to our children. Accidental conversion is not a principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ."
"Simple, caring conversations can lead children to know not only what they believe, but most important, why they believe it."
Gary E. Stevenson
"Kindness can heal emotionally, spiritually, and even physically."
"As we look through a Gospel lens we can see we that we are under the care of the compassionate caregiver, the Good Shepherd."
Gerrit W. Gong
"The “least of these” is each of us."
"Waiting faithfully on the Lord is a holy position. We live now, not waiting for life to begin."
Jeffrey R. Holland
"We cannot afford, and this world cannot afford, our failure to put the Gospel covenants and fortifying concepts to use."
"We need to understand the connection between principle and power."
Dale G. Renlund
"In unfair situations one of our tasks is to trust that all that is unfair about life will be made right through the atonement of Jesus Christ."
"Not throwing stones is the first step to showing compassion. The second step is to become a stone catcher.”
Neil L. Andersen
"As you are faithful to Jesus Christ and your covenants you will receive compensating blessings in this life and eternal blessing in the timing of the Lord."
M. Russell Ballard
"We cannot separate the importance of a sense of belonging from our spiritual, mental, or physical health."
"The Church wants and needs you. We need your voices, talents, skills, goodness, and rightness."
Quentin L. Cook
"Striving to be a disciple of Jesus Christ is of utmost importance."
Ulises Soares
"The gift of repentance is an expression of kindness toward God’s children."
D. Todd Christofferson
"The ordinances of the temple and the covenants you make there are key to strengthening and defending your family."
David A. Bednar
"A gospel principle is a doctrinally based guideline for the righteous exercise of moral agency."
"All aspects and questions in our life can be influenced by our decision to let God prevail."
Henry B. Eyring
"When we are worthy to receive teachings in the temple there can grow hope, joy, and optimism in our lives."
"It takes effort to distinguish what the Lord wants from what you want."
"We must be diligent to know what the will of the Lord is."
Dallin H. Oaks
"Our loyalty should be to the Constitution not to any party or person."
"Without a Bill of Rights, America could not have served as the host nation for the restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ."
"We should trust in the Lord and be positive about this nation’s future."
Russell M. Nelson
"The strength of the church lies in the efforts and ever-growing testimonies of its members."
"As you continue to let God prevail in your life, I know that He is just as optimistic about your future as He has ever been."
"Stop increasing your doubts by rehearsing them with other doubters."
"Allow the Lord to lead you on your journey of spiritual discovery."
What were your favorite quotes?