When I was a teenager, my curfew was 10:00 p.m. Today, that is the time some go out in order to have fun. Yet we know that it is at night that some of the worst things happen. It is during the dark hours that some youth go to places with inappropriate environments, where music and lyrics do not allow them to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost. Then, under these circumstances, they become easy prey to sin.
Elder Jairo Mazzagardi of the Seventy
It seemed like everything was going wrong with every attempt I made to tune in to conference. Finally, I took a train to the nearest stake center with some of the missionaries in my city and got to watch the last session in peace. That session was truly perfect for me. Every question I had prepared beforehand, hoping to find answers in some of the talks, was addressed and answered powerfully with the Spirit there speaking peace to my soul and helping me know exactly what I needed at that time.
Brooke L., 17, Massachusetts, USA
In my ward, all of the young women were able to use this general conference to complete a value project for Personal Progress. We each decorated a general conference notebook and took notes on each speaker, paying special attention to those who spoke on the value we were completing. I used this for my faith project, and it strengthened my faith so much! I was assured by the Holy Ghost that the men who spoke to us are truly prophets of God.
Emily P., 15, California, USA
I liked David A. Bednar's talk when he said that the Spirit makes you want to act, not be acted upon. Richard G. Scott said: "We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become." If we want to be a person who has the Spirit, and therefore have an attitude of gratitude, then we must be constantly worthy of the Spirit, who will help us have a more grateful heart.
Marina S, 16, Pennsylvania, USA
My seminary teacher challenged my class to write down the things troubling us and then pray. I was touched, because during general conference every single problem I had listed on my paper in seminary, and others that I hadn't, were all addressed. I received guidance for each and every one of my problems.
Tiffany E., 17, Utah, USA
I always love general conference. In each session I felt the Holy Spirit. One of my favorite talks was the one by Elder Costa. I thoroughly enjoyed what he said on prophets and how we need to obey and heed their counsel. I also liked the talk that Elder Scott gave and how the greater faith we have will bring us greater joy.
Emily H., 15, Washington, USA