"Sisters' Participation in the Gathering of Israel" President Russell M. Nelson - Women's Session of General Conference, Oct 2018

President Russell M. Nelson issues a challenge to the women of the church with promised blessings for their righteous endeavors on behalf of others. Here are some great quotes from his talk:

"Through the years, whenever I have been asked why I chose to become a medical doctor, my answer has always been the same: “Because I could not choose to be a mother.”

"Every woman is a mother by virtue of her eternal divine destiny."

"No one can do what a righteous woman can do. No one can duplicate the influence of a mother."

"Men can and often do communicate the love of Heavenly Father and the Savior to others. But women have a special gift for it—a divine endowment. You have the capacity to sense what someone needs—and when he or she needs it. You can reach out, comfort, teach, and strengthen someone in his or her very moment of need."

"Women see things differently than men do... Your nature leads you to think of others first, to consider the effect that any course of action will have on others."

"...it was our glorious Mother Eve—with her far-reaching vision of our Heavenly Father’s plan—who initiated what we call 'the Fall.' Her wise and courageous choice and Adam’s supporting decision moved God’s plan of happiness forward."

"My dear sisters, ...pray to understand your spiritual gifts—to cultivate, use, and expand them, even more than you ever have. You will change the world as you do so."

"The inclination to minister is inherent in righteous women."

"I’m extending a prophetic plea to you, the women of the Church, to shape the future by helping to gather scattered Israel... First, I invite you to participate in a 10-day fast from social media and from any other media that bring negative and impure thoughts to your mind... Second, I invite you to read the Book of Mormon between now and the end of the year...mark each verse that speaks of or refers to the Savior... Third, establish a pattern of regular temple attendance...fourth...participate fully in Relief Society."

"Please teach those whom you love what you are learning from the scriptures. Teach them how to turn to the Savior for His healing and cleansing power when they sin. And teach them how to draw upon His strengthening power every day of their lives."

"More regular time in the temple will allow the Lord to teach you how to draw upon His priesthood power with which you have been endowed in His temple."

"My dear sisters, we need you! We “need your strength, your conversion, your conviction, your ability to lead, your wisdom, and your voices. We simply cannot gather Israel without you."