![]() ![]() A tiny voice spoke out, “Forget me not, O Lord!” And God replied that this would be its name.Ĥ. There is a German legend that just as God had finished naming all the plants, one was left unnamed. I knew the name of this flower because since I was a child I have had a tender connection to it. And then I noticed, among all the glorious blooms, the tiniest flower. I marveled at the glory and beauty of God’s creation. Ī while ago I was walking through a beautiful garden with my wife and daughter. ![]() This is just a small part of Elder Uchtdorf's message, read the full talk here. Uchtdorf in October 2011 in the women's session, and we wanted to share it in anticipation of the first time women's session will now be held general conference weekend. As we gear up for general conference, we will be highlighting past conference talks to help us review, remember, and grow closer to the Spirit so that we can better recognize the Lord's voice and direction this coming weekend. ![]()
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