The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “In spite of my weakness, I learned that I can serve I can contribute when the Lord is by my side, if I just keep going - with faith.” Looking back, he is grateful he didn’t give up or resist. “The adult meeting followed the very same pattern,” and he spoke three more times. When President Packer invited him to speak a third time, “I was overwhelmed.” Despite wanting to run, “I knew it was time to exercise more faith.” Miraculously, he was able to give another message. Praying, he was blessed with another thought to share. Packer, then Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.ĭuring the leadership session, Elder Cook was surprised when, after speaking for 15 minutes, President Packer invited him to speak again. When individuals feel weak or incapable, the Lord can strengthen their faith and increase their capacities.Īt his first stake conference as an Area Seventy, Elder Cook was accompanied by President Boyd K. God will help individuals overcome discouragement and other obstacles if they “look to Him, follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost, and just keep going - with faith.” When faced with disappointment, painful experiences, personal inadequacies or other challenges, do not “let discouragement overwhelm us.” He taught that God can help individuals overcome discouragement and keep going - with faith. Cook of the Presidency of the Seventy spoke during the Saturday morning session of the April 2023 general conference.
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