Ok, so I frequent a website for coupon freaks, like myself, and tonight someone posted a big vent about a new calling and threw in their discontentment over Sister Beck's talk, "Mother's Who Know", which was given in General Conference in November of 2007. I wanted to voice my opinion, but didn't want to do it on this website since I knew it would probably not invite the best of feelings, or words. So, this is my blog, and I can say whatever I want to, right? Right!! So, this person was so rude about the talk and thought it was unreasonable and got offended about things and I don't understand why. For example, the person got offended at the part where Sister Beck describes visiting poverty stricken countries and seeing mothers getting their children ready for church and their clothes are "ironed to perfection" and their hair is "brushed to perfection". Why would that offend someone? I don't know. She is not telling us to be perfect. I didn't take it that way at all.
The thing that makes me so sad, is that this talk was from the Lord. It was inspired. She said things the Lord wanted us to hear. Why do some women dislike this talk so much? Why do they speak out about it so harshly? Could it be because they are doing things that they know are wrong and they can't rest because of it? Why would they speak out against the Lord's annointed and think it is ok?
I will honestly say, that when I heard this talk for the 1st time, I was in tears. I felt the spirit and I knew my Heavenly Father was well-pleased with me and the way I am living my life. I am very hard on myself as a wife and mother and when I heard that talk, I felt so good and I knew what I was doing was pleasing the Lord. I have read that talk many times since it came out in the Ensign, and each time I love it more and more. I hope that those who got offended by it will figure out why, and make some changes, as directed by the spirit.
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amen sista.
you know megan! This is what I have ALWAYS ALWAYS loved about you. And admired about you. You always stand up for what you believe ---wether that makes you popular or not---you could care less....I luv your values and what you feel is important in the church and as a mother. I love your motherly ways......your so REAL---
i just luv ya!
I agree with the comment above. "Amen sista"
oh BTW---Jackson woke up this morning and said "I wanna play with that one boy seth"{Seff} lol
I dunno where in the world that came from all the sudden....but I think we shall get them together to play SOON!
Thank you! I can't believe people get so up in arms! And I whole heartly agee! These talks are from the Lord! NO room for being irritated! We just need to be faithful!
Love ya!
I'm glad that entire thread was removed. I could see quickly it was going to get out of hand. I think you're right though. The only ones who were upset or offended by Sister Beck's talk are those who know they aren't doing what they should be. I loved her talk too. I'm not perfect by any means! But I know that I'm doing my best and that's all the Lord expects of me. I'm glad you shared your thoughts here Megs. ((HUGS)))
I remember being so so saddened by all the controversy her talk stirred up, and also mystified. I love her talk, and I love Julie Beck. But more importantly, I raised my hand and sustained her, knowing that she had been called by the Lord to lead the women of the church in conjunction with the First Presidency. So if I did have anything negative to say, I would hopefully think twice before blogging about it. Blogs are open to the world, folks, and members and non-members alike read what we say. What a destructive force or force for good we can be in the world! We were counseled in the Ensign a couple of months ago to use the internet as a tool to spread the gospel. So good job, Megan. You are such an awesome example to me. xoxo
I know the post you are talking about, and never got to read it before it got removed, but I think I am glad.
I also loved Sister Beck's talk. I thought it was wonderful, though it definitely made me feel like I have a lot of room for improvement!
But this life is a journey... all I can do is carry on one step at a time, and do what I can to be a little bit better each day.
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