Prepare for the Days of Tribulation

Anyone else watching this during the Corona virus pandemic?

Living in Iowa, we are a religious minority. So it's somewhat amusing (and a little sad) to see the stunned look on the faces of non member friends when they see our food storage kept in the tornado proof part of our basement. We survived on that storage during the 2008 financial crisis. We've built it back up in preparation for what's next.

While I'm not Mormon I do enjoy his method of speaking straight to the point especially with what is going on in our Nation!🙏

This message hit very, very hard in 2023.

I hope as a new member of the LDS I am making progress toward these ideals of self sufficiency. I am trying to donate what I can to help others.

General Conference Talk, October 1980. This is a man who was the Secretary of Agriculture under President Eisenhower charged with helping send relief to war torn nations in Europe immediately after WWII. As a living Apostle and Prophet, and as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he has seen it all, traveled all over the world. He knows what's he talking about from first hand experience. His words of counsel and warning are even more relevant today.

President Benson signed my mission call. He was always "my prophet" and struck me as being the wise, kindly, loving grandfather- figure I never had :)

Very timely message for our day.

Whether you're a member of the church or not, being prepared is probably the best advice any human can receive. President Benson's words still apply today, and forever on.

I am an Iraq war veteran. Like President Benson, I've also seen large groups of people rummaging through garbage dumps, and widows with many children living in bombed out buildings with next to nothing to eat. It impressed upon me the unbelievable blessings that even the poor among the first world countries have had. It also impressed upon me the very real notion that I should never take things for granted, and should prepare for the times of trial in the last days that will surely come upon all men.

I am a Widow and have raised my son Elijah since he was 9 years old. These words are WISE and that we must do all we can to help one another and ourselves....

I joined in 1965 and shortly after that learned about food storage. I thought it would be in case of war or like that. Then 2 years ago our Sunday services changed. Now we are "quarantined" and need food and have to have services at home. God knew what would happen and prepared us for it.

I wish more talks were like this without a 20 minute joke building up to the punchline. Straight to the point no nonsense, clear as day. Love it.

Tonight YouTube suggested that I watch Elder Holland’s “Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You,” which I did. It then recommended I watch this video, which I have quoted from many times as I have diligently prepared my family for physical tribulation. But it was the video it suggested next that really caught my attention. “Preparation for the Second Coming” by Elder Dallin H. Oakes of the Twelve from April 2004. While given decades apart, those three videos, in that specific order, as I am confined to my home due to COVID-19, were particularly poignant and made quite an impression on my mind that I’m being given a message I’d better pay strict attention to. I write this two days before the April 2020 General Conference with great anticipation of what is to come.

I shattered my skull seven years ago and was in a coma for two weeks. While I was in a coma I saw a small spec of heaven he gave me a date and told me to get my patriarchtical blessing. I can’t describe heaven to you no matter how hard I try due to the fact the lord wanted only me to see it. If you don’t believe in the Lord You’re missing out so many blessings he has to offer you. I testify that he is the all living God and that the second comming is near. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.

This prophet was so wise. He truly saw our day and beyond.

Back when people weren't so touchy Feely and easily offended. Loved pres. Benson

Fitting for 2022.

Pres. Benson was one of a kind. He was never generic or lukewarm. He is definitely missed!

I'm here during the coronavirus panic. This talk means more now than ever.