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Counsel from a Prophet

by William Jackson on 2004-11-07

Elder Bednar

Hereʼs to already being spiritually filled before 8:30 in the morning.

This morning, this beautiful, chilly, crisp fall morning, Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was in Austin at my chapel, and I was one of the many who were invited to hear him speak. Elder Bednar is the youngest and newest apostle, and was previously the President of Brigham Young University-Idaho. Or is he still the President? I need information, siblings.

Anyway, being in the same room as one of the apostles is a really amazing experience. I think I must be quite lucky, because I had the opportunity to hear from President Packer and Elder Ballard while I was in England. That time was extra-special because there were two apostles there.

Here are a few of the themes that Elder Bednar spoke about: