Sister Callister used this story to illustrate the power obedience can have on our hearts. She was obedient because of her love for Christ. Later on in her mission, the missionary described herself as “obedient because she wanted the blessings.” By the end of her mission, Sister Callister paraphrased how her attitude about obedience had completely changed. Sister Callister recalled how the former missionary shared how in the beginning of her mission she was, “obedient because she was afraid of the consequences.” Sister Callister compared this counsel to the experience of a returned missionary she heard speak at a sacrament meeting. “We can do that! We can try to be a little bit better each day,” Sister Callister said. ![]() Hinckley’s encouraging counsel to “try a little harder to be a little better.” Sister Callister acknowledged that learning to trust the Savior and allowing his power to heal in times of trial can be difficult. Then she reminded listeners that “afflicted in any manner” does not just mean healing from sin and physical ailments but also mental, social, emotional and spiritual ailments as well. ![]() Sister Callister began her remarks by quoting the Savior in 3 Nephi of the Book of Mormon, “Have ye any that are lame, or blind, or half, or maimed, or leprous, or that are withered, or that are deaf, or that are afflicted in any manner?” They reminded those in attendance of the permanent healing power only available through Christ. Callister spoke with his wife, Sister Kathryn Callister of the healing power of the Savior. During Thursday's afternoon session of BYU Women’s Conference, General Sunday School President Brother Tad R.
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