relief society general broadcast

tonight i got to go to the relief society general broadcast with my mom. i've never been to one! but i loved it and i will make sure to go from now on! the speakers were the new general relief society presidency and president eyring. it was amazing. they were alot about love for each other and love from heavenly father and service. the opening hymn was let us all press on, which is officially my new favorite song. i don't think i've ever heard it just with women and it was amazing. so beautiful. it was really a good way to start the meeting.
sister burton talked about the love our father in heaven has for us. she had a few principles on that. the first one was: all that is unfair can be made right through the atonement of Jesus Christ. challenges seem unfair, anyone would agree. why? that is always the question. its part of the plan for growth and progress in this life. she said the enemy knows when to attack us, but the savior knows when to save us. and i'm so grateful for that. principle 2: there is power in the atonement to overcome the natural man, and be worthy to return to our heavenly father. we need faithful hearts. that was mentioned quite a few times. principle 3: the atonement is the greatest evidence of heavenly father's love for us. which is immense.
sister stephens talked about service as daughters of god, like the pioneers before us. she said be wide awake to our duties. we are different. we are daughters of god. i like how she explained the blessings of how we are comforted by the holy ghost and the savior. she said since jesus christ suffered through every single thing we will go through, he can say come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and i will give you rest. she told a few stories of the pioneer journey across the plains, and asked us to think what is my sacrifice for this?  how can i be like the pioneer women? they truly were an amazing people.
sister reeves also talked about the love for us from our savior and heavenly father! which is great because ive needed it lately and maybe so did some other ladies :) she talked about how in the middle of our suffering or disappointment or loss, as we pray for comfort, the answer isn't oh its ok because it will end fine. heavenly father and jesus feel the depth of our suffering and we feel the depth of their love and compassion. and that is the true comfort. never wonder if they know who we are. she said something i need to work on, because i tend to want to tough things out myself. she said cast your burdens on the Lord. there is none else save god that knows our hearts the same. we are never alone. he has not forgotten me. he loves me. and he will carry me through. cast my burdens. tell him how i feel tell about my pain, then give them to him.
we sang i stand all amazed. ive always loved that song, but again it was amazing to just have the women voices.
president eyring is so great. he said cherish one another, watch over one another, comfort one another, that we may sit down in heaven together. i loved his talk about serving others. he had stories of service, and one of service to his daughter in the past month. someone who is diligently serving others will ask what comes next for willing hands to do? he quoted matthew 25:40, inasmuch as ye have done int unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. he said you will find that often the time to serve is inconvenient, or someone could do it better. keep the faith. he talked about the good samaratan, and how even when the task was too much for him to bear alone, he asked for help from someone else, the inn keeper, and they could both help him. heavenly father loves you for any part you play. the savior is always where we invite him. did i do enough service?

i loved this meeting! i'm so happy i was able to go. and take lots of notes :) i am so ready for general conference next week! i love this gospel.