Sister J. Anette Dennis, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, spoke during the Sunday morning session of the October 2022 general conference. She spoke about loving and caring for others, as Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ do. . Read below for a summary of what she said.
Sister Dennis’s speech summary
Many individuals have unseen pains or sorrows and are often judged on their outward appearance, adding to their burdens.
The Savior invited everyone to live “His way of loving.”
“We are commanded to love others, not to judge them. Let us lay aside this heavy burden; he is not ours to bear. Instead, we can take the Savior’s yoke of love and compassion.”
The Lord nourishes those who have challenges with love and kindness. Followers of Jesus Christ must do the same.
As we obey Jesus Christ out of love for Him and Heavenly Father, “His love will flow through us and make everything He asks not only possible, but eventually much easier, lighter, and more joyful than we could ever imagine.”
When God’s children empathize with those who also face challenges and imperfections, it can help them feel that they are not alone in their challenges. “Everyone needs to feel that they really belong and are needed in the body of Christ.”
Remember that each person is a child of God whom He loves.
“Are there people in your path that you felt inclined to judge? If so, remember that these are valuable opportunities for us to show love as the Savior does.”
Notable quotes from Sister Dennis’ speech
I believe the Savior is inviting us to live in a higher, holier way: His way of love, where everyone can feel that they truly belong and are needed.
We are commanded to love others, not judge them.
Everyone needs to feel that they truly belong and are needed in the body of Christ.
Who is Sister Dennis?
Sister J. Anette Dennis, second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Sister J. Anette Dennis was sustained as first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency during the April 2022 general conference and began her service on August 1.
- Sister Dennis met her husband, Brother Jorge Dennis, during a cultural trip to Hermosillo, Mexico, with the BYU Spanish Department. They were married in September 1980 and are the parents of four children.
- She served with her husband when he presided over the Ecuador Guayaquil West Mission from 2013 to 2016. At the end of her service, on April 16, 2016, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Ecuador, killing nearly 700 people and injuring about 16,600.
What has Sister Dennis done recently?
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