UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN Summary

183rd Annual General Conference of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Sunday afternoon April 7, 2013

At its conclusion, President Thomas S. Monson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints counseled listeners to the 183rd Annual General Conference, “May we long remember what we have heard these past two days. I urge you to study the messages further .... ” He requested they be good citizens and neighbors, aware of needs; reaching out to all around them in kindness, with love and tolerance.

He acknowledged they live “at a time ... when there are many difficult challenges” but encouraged listeners to notice the “great opportunities and reasons for rejoicing” that are also available. “There are, of course,” he comforted, “those times when we experience disappointments, heartaches, and even tragedies in our lives. However, if we will put our trust in the Lord, He will help us through our difficulties, whatever they may be. The Psalmist provided this assurance: ‘Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning (Psalm 30:5).’”

Last, but not least, President Monson shared his personal witness and testimony that God lives, hears prayers, and that His Son Jesus Christ speaks to us: “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him (Revelation 3:20).” Through this great prophet, and other men and women like him that have been called of God to counsel and guide us, I heard the Savior’s voice speak to me. I believe President Monson’s final counsel for us to study their words is to help us recognize this reality and secure it into our hearts. He also invoked a final blessing from heaven upon each that will hear, read, or study these words. “May your homes be filled with peace, harmony, courtesy, and love. May they be filled with the Spirit of the Lord. May you nurture and nourish your testimonies of the gospel, that they will be a protection to you against the buffetings of Satan. Until we meet again in six months, I pray that the Lord will bless and keep you, my brothers and sisters. May His promised peace be with you now and always.”