Gospel offers many delights
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Describing "a few of the things I delight in," Sister Susan W. Tanner offered her final address in general conference the day after her release as the Young Women general president.
"In the Book of Mormon, Nephi speaks often of delight. He delights in 'the things of the Lord,' in the scriptures, and in the 'great and eternal plan' of our Father in Heaven. Notably, Nephi often remembers his sources of delight in the midst of afflictions, serving to lift and focus his spirit on eternal blessings."
Speaking Sunday morning, Sister Tanner shared some of the blessings in which she delights:
• "I delight in our Savior, Jesus Christ. Like Nephi, 'I glory in my Jesus..., (2 Nephi 33:6).
• "I delight in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets with whom I have had the blessed opportunity to serve. I testify that President Thomas S. Monson is the Lord's prophet on the earth today.
• "I delight in the strength of youth as I see them throng the temples to do baptisms for the dead.
• "I delight that I am a daughter of Heavenly Father who loves me.
• "I take great delight in my role as a nurturer, which allows me to express my deepest identity as a woman.
• "I delight in families.
• "I delight in the chastity and purity of all women and men.
• "I delight in the Lord's 'mercies and miracles.' I know that His tender mercies and His miracles, large and small, are real.
• "Finally, I delight in, more than I can express, the eternal love and constant help of my husband and the prayers and support of my children and parents during these years of my service as Young Women general president.
"My soul delighteth in the things of the Lord — His law, His life, His love."
