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By: General Conference - Boyd K Packer? | LDS Resources, Websites, Links, Articles, and Reviews

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:30:16 +0000

[...] of hearing him speak some months earlier. Just days before the presidential election in 2008, Boyd K. Packer spoke at the Arizona Regional Conference: Elder Packer left a warning for members of the Church here: “Learn how to receive [...]

By: Scriptures and Prophets Admonish to Prepare : LDS Resources, Websites, Links, Articles, and Reviews

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:54:00 +0000

[...] reflecting on Elder Boyd K Packer’s Regional Conference talk this past November, one of the things Elder Packer stressed was preparedness for the troubled [...]

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:13:40 +0000

The most important part of his message to us in my opinion was the importance of personal revelation. We need to be seeking personal revelation for ourselves, our families and our callings so we best know how to prepare for what will directly involve us in the times ahead.

By: LDSResources

LDSResources — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:07:13 +0000

Drastic changes could mean anything from changes in Church adminstration, to changes politically (as currently happening), to changes that affect people on a personal level (high unemployment, food shortages, et cetera).

The key is that President Packer said to pray and receive revelation. We will know what we need to do with our family to get through these troubled times without fear.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:15:19 +0000

I was left wondering what drastic changes means. I found it interesting that he said we are in the famine years. We had a family home evening this week about what he said and why we don’t have to be afraid. I found it interesting that he also said we need to learn to receive revelation. Any thoughts on what drastic changes could be?

By: LDSResources

LDSResources — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:57:12 +0000

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Indeed, to get through tough times, it will be a collective effort. As the Lord says, “if you are not one ye are not mine.” (D&C 38:27).

By: Chance

Chance — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:56:38 +0000

While I could not hear most of the conference, I was impressed by Pres. Packers talk. He is an inspired man. My kids were terrible and they would not turn up the volume because it tends to raise the volume of everything, including voices in the audience. However, that being said, my Dad and I were talking last night after the conf discussing the finer points of personal preparedness. We talked about if it would be difficult for or family to band together, pool resources and help each other out when rough times come. Actually, they are already here as all 6 of his kids are having extraordinary financial problems. President Packers talk was not deeply doctrinal on the surface, but it really got us to thinking about living a sort of United order within the bounds of our own locally extended family. Could we live together, do things together? Earn money together? Provide for the commonwealth, so to speak? We determined that it would be hard, but we would do what it necessary. My Dad said something that really impressed me. He said “It is expected that we are to help out your own family in times of hardship. In fact, we’ll do that before it gets too bad.” I am glad to hear that my Dad is on board with me. Earlier that evening, I was writing down all of the skills my family brings to the table. Thinking about what we could do to survive financially and literally while working together. I have lately felt inspired as our Prophets have talked about what is coming. We talked about how there are many who have a tendency to “water down” the words of the lord when they hear them. Prepared means prepared no matter if the Saints were preparing in 1844 or today.