Whatching out for us

Today a speaker at church discussed the Prophet and his role as a watchman and last week I read in the Gospel Principles manual the basics about prophets. I was touched in both instances that I need to really take to heart what the Prophet speaks about in General Conference. The messages that the prophet gives us in formal setting such as General Conference and in the Ensign and inspired words from our Heavenly Father to us. As I learned of these things I realized that I need to take extra care to heed these promptings. I need to obey them the same way I would if Heavenly Father appeared to me and gave me instructions. I have started to look back at old Conference talks from the prophets of my lifetime to find out what their counsel has been over the last few years and to know what things are watchmen and warning of. I have learned of the importance of service, the reasons we need to make gospel oriented life time goals, the importance of gratitude. I know that Heavenly Father has given up prophets to be a guide in our lives.