Stand Ye In Holy Places - General Young Women Meeting

Jenna, Jaley and I were able to attend the General Young Women's meeting at the Conference Center over Spring Break.  What a treat that was!  My sister-in-law, Mary G, was able to locate tickets for us.  It is nice to have "connections"!.

The them was "Stand Ye In Holy Places" - after the 2013 mutual theme.

It was a powerful meeting.

I really enjoyed Sis. Dibb's talk on Holy Places.

Here is a summary of her talk from our church website:

Sister Ann M. Dibb, second counselor in the Young Women general presidency, told young women that they can create and stand in "holy places" even in the hardest times.

She said that while a holy place can be a physical environment or a geographical location—like a temple, a Church building, or a home—but it can also be “a distinct condition, position, or state of mind.”

“This means holy places can also include moments in time,” said Sister Dibb, “moments when the Holy Ghost testifies to us, moments when we feel Heavenly Father’s love, or moments when we receive an answer to our prayers. Even more, I believe any time you have the courage to stand for what is right … you are creating a holy place.”

It is through finding, creating, and visiting those “holy places” that young women are able to experience an incredible strengthening power.

“These places are providing you with protection, strength, and peace in unsettling times. Your testimonies are becoming stronger because you are standing for truth and righteousness in glorious ways.”

I love how she pointed out not only can a place - temple, home - be holy, but also a moment in time.  That has made me think about how I can create holy moments.