![]() ![]() ![]() Sister Beck mentioned that one thing women of this Church can and should do well is in providing relief.Ĭonsider the principle taught in John 21:15–17. It was organized with two very clear purposes: to relieve the poor and to save souls. This inspired origin came in response to the tender desires of the hearts of women at that time. I have prayed, studied, and pondered the scriptures seeking for inspiration to say what the Lord would want me to say to you on this occasion.Īs a Relief Society presidency, we have studied and pondered the history and purpose of the Relief Society-this unique organization that was divinely organized by a prophet of God to serve and to bless the women of the Church. Today I stand among the best and most precious women in the world, and I feel the weight of the great responsibility that rests on me at this moment. This gift of faith and testimony has greatly blessed my life. My testimony is always burning in my heart, and my faith is steadfast. I have felt the guiding influence of the Holy Ghost from the time when I was only 14 years old, when I first listened to the missionaries and read the Book of Mormon. I am a very ordinary woman, insignificant by the world’s standards, but the Lord, in His great mercy, has always blessed me with unique opportunities and a very precious gift: I have received the gift of the truthfulness of this gospel and of the reality of Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice. I am humbled by the opportunity to stand before you and share the feelings of my heart. ![]()
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