Good Talks

I came across these two talks recently talking about women of God and our divine purpose and potential. The first was given at a fireside by the prophet President Ezra T. Benson in 1987. The second one is a kind of follow up to that talk given by the prophet President Gordan B. Hinckley in 1996. Both are amazing talks that make me super excited for when I finally do get married and start that adventure. In the meantime, I like what President Hinckley had to say in his talk:

"There are many women among us who are single. Generally, this is not of their own choice. Some have never had the opportunity to marry one with whom they would wish to spend eternity.

To you single women who wish to be married, I repeat what I recently said in a meeting for singles in this Tabernacle: “Do not give up hope. And do not give up trying. But do give up being obsessed with it. The chances are that if you forget about it and become anxiously engaged in other activities, the prospects will brighten immeasurably. …

“I believe that for most of us the best medicine for loneliness is work, service in behalf of others. I do not minimize your problems, but I do not hesitate to say that there are many others whose problems are more serious than are yours. Reach out to serve them, to help them, to encourage them. There are so many boys and girls who fail in school for want of a little personal attention and encouragement. There are so many elderly people who live in misery and loneliness and fear for whom a simple conversation would bring a measure of hope and happiness.”

Here the the links to the talks. Read and enjoy if you have the time!

President Benson's Talk

President Hinckley's Talk

Edited 3.7.13 This past week, Elder Bednar gave an amazing talk that really hit home and in many ways relates to the above talks. It's really made me think. If anything, it's helped me to know that I am on the right track and know how I can be better.

Here is the link to the address:
Elder Bednar's Talk