In Church, someone asked, “Why is President Nelson coming to San Antonio?” What a great question to ponder. What words will the Lord’s prophet speak that will have meaning in your life? As God’s mouthpiece, what will he say that will be a “one by one” ministering moment for you?
For James and Debbie Walker’s family their preparation is building upon their daily routine. Their two eight year-old girls, Tess and Brynn decided that they would try and read the Book of Mormon by the end of the year, as President Nelson recently challenged the sisters to do in General Conference. In addition to their daily family reading of the Book of Mormon, each girl is working their way through the Book of Mormon on their own. These girls are serious about it too – one of them is already at the end of 2nd Nephi!
In addition to reading the Book of Mormon, Debbie said they have been praying that “…we will be prepared to receive and act upon the counsel that he will give us.” She quickly added, “Well, that’s what I’m praying for, the girls are still thanking Heavenly Father that the Prophet gets to come!”
Debbie has started telling stories from Elder Bednar, President Nelson and Elder Ochoa’s talks from previous General Conference messages each morning at breakfast. She hopes this will increase their excitement and further prepare her family.
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Whichever social media you use make sure to add the hashtag #followtheprophet so that others can be inspired by your preparation… And on the big day we’ll be looking for your family sharing their thoughts and feelings about the prophet’s words!