Conference Weekend

Dear Family and Friends,

  I was able to go to the temple this week for my year mark! It was
awesome, I hadn't been in over 7 months so it was very refreshing. At
the end of my year mark trip President Gerber pulled me aside and
asked me if I would be his next Assistant! That was pretty unexpected,
but I accepted so I will be getting transferred tomorrow to Livonia.
 Well this week was great, and it was topped off with the voice of
Jesus Christ speaking through his Apostles and Prophet. I had a few
complex questions and concerns that I was seeking answers to and I
received all of them! Now all that is left to do as Elder David A.
Bednar implored is not only to "hear" the words of the Prophets, but
to "heed" them as well.
   General Conference gives us our revelation from God for the next
6-Months. Each of these 6-Month periods is the time to apply what
we've learned and been invited to do. It is a time of Spiritual Growth
and Maturation, and as we unify ourselves with the Prophets and
therefore the Lord's heart and mind, we will be blessed more than any
other way. Christ said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." If we
love Him, we will do what He asks. He has declared, "Whether by mine
own voice, or by the voice of my servants, it is the same."
   The world's values are ever-changing. As we hold fast to Ancient
and Modern Scripture we will find that we are not swayed by the winds
of doctrine blown by the world. As we center our lives in the restored
Gospel of Jesus Christ, we will discover true purpose, peace, and
direction in life. How grateful I am for the gift of living
mouthpieces of our Savior Jesus Christ.
   How are you going to follow the counsel of the living Prophets in
the next few weeks? I'm making a plan for myself to follow to adapt to
what I have learned. I'm going to be doing a ton of ponderizing with
my new companion! I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I love His
Church, and all the truth found therein. I hope you all have a
wonderful week of change!

-Elder Goff