Elder Patrick Kearon delivered a message titled ‘God’s Intent is to Bring You Home’ during the April 2024 #GeneralConference, emphasizing the divine plan’s overarching purpose of guiding individuals back to their heavenly home. Here’s a paraphrased summary of his talk:
Elder Kearon highlighted that God’s ultimate desire is for His children to return to Him, emphasizing that God actively seeks each individual. He explained that Earth serves as a place for growth, learning, and repentance, enabling individuals to progress towards their eternal home. Through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, all barriers preventing this return are removed.
The essence of God’s plan revolves around bringing His children back to Him, ensuring their happiness and salvation. Jesus Christ consistently invites individuals to repent and change, facilitating a transformation away from selfishness and pride. God, like the Good Shepherd, tirelessly seeks out the lost, removing obstacles rather than imposing them.
While acknowledging the need for obedience and personal growth, Elder Kearon reassured listeners that with God’s grace, these requirements are attainable. He emphasized that God’s plan aims to bring happiness both in the present and in eternity, dispelling worry and fear.
Quotes:
“God is in relentless pursuit of you. He wants all of His children to choose to return to Him, and He employs every possible measure to bring you back.”
“The intent of the Father’s great plan of happiness is your happiness, right here, right now, and in the eternities. It is not to prevent your happiness and cause you instead worry and fear.”
“Everything about the Father’s plan for His beloved children is designed to bring everyone home.”
Elder Kearon: this is the good news. There are no roadblocks. The plan exists to remove them #generalconference pic.twitter.com/DMgemsP0dZ
— James Valentine (@ValentineJames) April 7, 2024
When @PatrickKearon speaks about @Roblox at #GeneralConference, everyone under 16 listens. pic.twitter.com/M8UBIdK9x7
— dyejo (@dyejo) April 7, 2024
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