Reader comments: Sustained: LDS faithful embrace new First Presidency

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shirley | 5:48 a.m. April 6, 2008
What a wonderful General Conference this was as they
all are. I know this is the Lord's church and these are men called of God to move his work forward. Come unto Christ and fine true happiness, that is the message I received from all the talks. I am watching all of conference today also. The gospel of
JESUS CHRIST is really on the earth and is in The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints. Enjoy the Sabbath.
Gabriel | 6:24 a.m. April 6, 2008
If the world listen to these men more often, it
would be a better place to live. It is simple.
Yet, I think that those who critic church leaders, do not have the will to obey the Lordīs commandments. It is simple too.
Joe | 12:02 p.m. April 6, 2008
It is wonderful how the lord works in calling men who will lead his church. The new First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are men of God. If we will listen and follow their words and teachings, then our lives will be one of joy and happiness. I will truly substain and follow their teachings within my life. May God bless them as they lead The Church of Latter-day Saints pressing forward, onward, ever onward!
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Emily of CA | 1:34 p.m. April 6, 2008
Such wonderful comments. How refreshing. The conference has been so uplifting. I feel so blessd to be a member of the only true and living church on the face of the earth. That is a bold statement, but one that I know with all my heart is true. Those men called and sustained today are men called of God to lead and guide us. If we obey their counsel we will be protected from the evils of the day. I hope everyone has a wonderful Sabbath and a great week. Take the spirit that you felt today and let it carry you throughout the week
Anonymous | 7:37 p.m. April 6, 2008
How comforting it is to know that are 13.1 million other people in this world who have the morals and beliefs as I do. And there are many more who are waiting to hear the gospel. Thank you to those who share a part of their testimony in these comments. I love this gospel and the men who we sustained to lead and guide us. I know without a doubt that their counsel comes straight from our Father in Heaven. There is such a comfort, security, protection and peace by the living the gospel righteously! The savior, Jesus Christ is head of this church and without his atonement we all would be lost. Thanks to this RELIGION for the blessings it brings into our lives and our eternal progression. Blessed and Grateful!
Ridgerunner | 10:24 p.m. April 6, 2008
Sometime when you have a moment, read Acts 1:22-26 to see process the Lord implemented anciently to call new leaders in His church. You will see that nothing has changed in the Lord's church today. This to me is yet another witness to the divinity of this church! I too loved this conference.
Thank you!
MoJules | 11:13 p.m. April 6, 2008
I just have to laugh at those who try to upset the apple cart. I actually wonder how far down I have to go to find those who are doing nothing but hurting themselves. I was surprised to hear that President Monson's wife was in a coma for about 27 days, and this was just recently, can you imagine the turmoil he has gone through this last year, losing President Faust and President Hinckley and nearly losing his wife, I would guess. What a blessing that she was able to recover and to bless his wife as he takes on this great responsibility. I need to try to be a kinder person, I know that if he read comments that were negative towards him, he would come back with a loving reply, just as the Savior did. I love conference, it is a reminder to follow the teachings of the Savior and to obey His commandments. It is a challenge to better our lives and one thing I really felt was that I need to be more patient with those that are hard to like and love, I guess that would be to not judge.
Ken--Oregon | 11:36 p.m. April 6, 2008
Once again we have been edified,taught and spiritually uplifted. Can't wait for next conference.
Charli | 7:42 a.m. April 7, 2008
This was my favorite conference. Everyone I have talked to agrees. We could all feel the spirit and the wonderful words of advice for us to respect others beliefs, be kinder to one another, stand up for what we believe in, and just be more Christ-like.
There would be more peace in the world if people of all faiths, or no faith, were to follow this path.
We are truly blessed to have these unselfish leaders to guide us.
Oaks on Testimonies | 12:52 p.m. April 7, 2008
I hope Elder Oaks' remarks regarding the bearing of testimonies will be taken to heart.

I suppose we'll find out next fast and testimony meeting.

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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, left, President Henry B. Eyring and President Thomas S. Monson raise their hands to sustain President Monson as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Saturday morning's solemn assembly was held during the 178th Annual General Conference at the Conference Center. (Jason Olson, Deseret Morning News)
Jason Olson, Deseret Morning News
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, left, President Henry B. Eyring and President Thomas S. Monson raise their hands to sustain President Monson as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Saturday morning's solemn assembly was held during the 178th Annual General Conference at the Conference Center.
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