Struggling? Ronald A. Rasband . In fact, there is not just one reason that applies to the variety of situations. My wife, Harriet, and I love to go bicycle riding together. Your testimony of Christ, born of the Holy Ghost, can help you look past the disappointing endings in mortality and see the bright future that the Redeemer of the world has prepared. For the rising generation, I have a message especially for you from our Savior, Jesus Christ. Jeffrey R. Holland. Luke 5:10; 8:50; 12:7; Doctrine and Covenants 38:15; 50:41; 98:1. Worldwide - English. Pres. As disciples of Christ, we are commanded to thank the Lord [our] God in all things,1 to sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving,2 and to let [our] heart be full of thanks unto God.3. Another reason is because the Church provides opportunities for doing good. Our children and youth are invited to grow in a balanced way as they follow Jesus Christ, who as a young man increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man (Luke 2:52). May we allow our souls to expand in thankfulness toward our merciful Heavenly Father. When the Apostles recognized the risen Christwhen they experienced the glorious Resurrection of their beloved Saviorthey became different men. Have you ever stopped to think how amazing it is that a huge passenger jet can actually get off the ground and fly? thou hast the words of eternal life.11. Romans 8:17; see also Doctrine and Covenants 84:38. But I see youre back to giving only two slices of bread., My dear brothers and sisters, the choice is ours. We love you, President Nelson, and I encourage everyone everywhere to study and heed your words. Elder DavidA. Bednar taught that principles of righteousness help us to look beyond our personal preferences and self-centered desires by providing the precious perspective of eternal truth as we navigate the different circumstances, challenges, decisions, and experiences of mortality (The Principles of My Gospel, Liahona, May 2021, 12324). See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. And get pedaling. Put your trust in Jesus Christ. He teaches us to lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.23, He urges us to seek joy, enlightenment, peace, truth, happiness,24 and the promise of immortality and eternal life.25. The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. After the Resurrection, Jesus Christ fulfilled His promise to visit His other sheep.13. Therefore, my dear brothers and sistersmy dear friendsplease, first doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith.8 We must never allow doubt to hold us prisoner and keep us from the divine love, peace, and gifts that come through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. President Nelson recently spoke of the need for each of us to remove, with the Saviors help, the old debris in our lives. Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seams, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated, and adrift. Love our neighbor. We havent even mentioned family history, youth camps, devotionals, scripture study, leadership training, youth activities, early-morning seminary, maintaining Church buildings, and of course there is the Lords law of health, the monthly fast to help the poor, and tithing., The man said, Now Im confused. It left its mark upon me. As it was with the citizens of Berlin, so it can be with us. You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. Experts were able to repair most of the statue, but the hands had been damaged so severely that they could not be restored. . When we feel insignificant, cast off, and forgotten, we learn that we may be assured that God has not forgotten usin fact, that He offers to all His children something unimaginable: to become heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ.2, That we will live forever, receive a fulness of joy,3 and have the potential to inherit thrones, kingdoms, principalities, and powers.4. We dedicate it to Him and His holy purposes.10 We receive the talents that the Lord has given us and strive to increase them, manifold, to become even more helpful in building the Lords kingdom.11. We are already stretched so thin. We can choose to be like the Prophet Joseph Smith, who, while a prisoner in miserable conditions in Liberty Jail, penned these inspired words: Dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.7. Through His prophets, the Lord has been guiding His people in that direction, to increase their spiritual capacity and follow Him in higher and holier ways. The Uchtdorfs spoke with enthusiasm about the missionary programs that brought their families into the Church. Gratitude to our Father in Heaven broadens our perception and clears our vision. Or we can choose to be like Nephi, whose grateful heart never faltered. And that is very different from the way the world sees you. Why would anyone want to join such a church?, The couple smiled and said, We thought you would never ask.. Important temporal and spiritual choices should not only be based on personal preference or what is convenient or popular.23 The Lord is not saying, Do whatever you want., He is saying, Live in a holier, higher, more mature way., He is saying, Keep my commandments.. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf began his Sunday morning conference address by relating the story of a large statue of Jesus that was severely damaged during a World War II bombing of a city. Elder Olsen teaches that the answer to our challenges and questions is Jesus Christ. Truth is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ and taught in His Church. The people of the Book of Mormon lived on the other side of the globetheir histories, cultures, and political climates were vastly different from the people Jesus taught during His mortal ministry. Think of it as your personal, daily restoration., When darkness creeps in, as it often does, daily restoration opens ones heart to heavenly light, which illuminates the soul, chasing away shadows, fears and doubts. President Nelson exemplified this approach when he taught us about honoring the Sabbath day: In my much younger years, I studied the work of others who had compiled lists of things to do and things not to do on the Sabbath. He is not a scenic byway or even a major landmark. Let us take this a step further. What the Pharisees got wrong was that they thought their rules would save them. Despite past heartache, each of us can begin again, he wrote. About Us. Sister Craig teaches us three truths that can help us grow as disciples and trust in the Lord through our trials. The following is a summary of what he said. Yet Job responded by saying, Naked came I out of my mothers womb, and naked shall I return : the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.5. Your Heavenly Father is the most glorious being in the universe, full of love, joy, purity, holiness, light, grace, and truth. I believe He would start by expressing His deep love for you. He is your strength. In essence, he's called God a liar. Beliefs Worship with Us News About Us. How can we balance the many demands of life with our desires to offer our whole souls to the Lord? We have this precious record as a tangible witness of the Saviors work. You need to know the whys and the hows and then consider the consequences of your choices. 9. The Costand Blessingsof Discipleship. And your efforts are purifying your heart and preparing you for a glorious future. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Andersen teaches that we can prepare for the Second Coming by making covenants and strengthening our commitment to the Savior. The important part of Mr. Uchtdorf's message at General Conference is what he didn't say. During a BYU Education Week devotional on Aug. 17, Elder Uchtdorf, Elder Uchtdorf spoke twice during the Seminar for New Mission Leaders in June on how, In an interview with the Church News, Elder Uchtdorf. For examples of pioneers who maintained a cheerful attitude despite intense difficulty, see AndrewD. Olsen, The Price We Paid: The Extraordinary Story of the Willie and Martin Handcart Pioneers (2006), 10, 36667. There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. He gives power to the weary; and to those who feel powerless, He increases strength. When they receive sacred priesthood ordinances and make covenants with God, they can feel His power in their lives.2 When they enter the holy temple, they sense they are in His presence. That He actually appeared in our time to restore truth and lightHis gospel and His Church. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospeltruths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. This was the question the multitude asked Jesus on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. If we earnestly keep practicing, always striving to keep Gods commandments, and committing our efforts to repenting, enduring, and applying what we learn, line upon line, we will gather light into our souls.10 And though we may not fully comprehend our full potential now, we know that, when [the Savior] shall appear, we will see His countenance in us and shall see him as he is.11, Yes, the world is in turmoil. The Savior always teaches timeless truths. He has proven His love in endless ways, but above all by giving His Only Begotten Son as a sacrifice and as a gift to His children to make the return to our heavenly parents a reality. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 192nd Annual General Conference held in the Conference Center on April 3, 2022. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints But whenever I watch someone learning to ride a bike for the first time, Im reminded that its not easy balancing yourself on those two narrow wheels. At a time when many churches throughout the world are experiencing significant decreases in numbers, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsthough small in comparison with many othersis one of the fastest growing churches in the world. Matthew 14:27; John 16:33; Doctrine and Covenants 61:36; 68:6; 78:18. You might remember mistakes youve made, times you gave in to temptation, things you wish you hadnt doneor wish you had done better. Uchtdorf just really spoke to my heart, both in the General Women's session . That with His help, there are no limits to what you can accomplish. Some might say, I know a member of your Church who is a hypocrite. And yet, because were all weak and imperfect, some concerns might creep into your mind. Elder Soares teaches that as women and men work together in true and equal marriage partnerships, they will enjoy the unity taught by the Savior. Its the purpose behind His great plan of happiness, His Church, His priesthood, the scripturesall of it. This is the way it has always been and will be until the perfect day when Christ Himself reigns personally upon the earth. I could never join a church that had someone like him as a member.. In this talk, President Uchtdorf shares the powerful lesson that Heavenly Father will never forget us and what we can do to never forget Him. Talk summary: God lives and cares about all His children, even in hours of turmoil, confusion and chaos. And how do you get enough air moving over the wings to create lift? President Eyring shows how his mother and the prophet Mormon encouraged their posterity to qualify for eternal life through all the trials of mortality. We openly acknowledge that in nearly 200 years of Church historyalong with an uninterrupted line of inspired, honorable, and divine eventsthere have been some things said and done that could cause people to question. Others may be facing the end of their faith, as confusing and conflicting voices in the world tempt them to question, even abandon, what they once knew to be true. We cannot adjust the volume on others bitterness or rage. His family lost everything and had to escape for their lives. With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and donts. Specific rules or applications of those principles work well in some places but not in others. I testify that this is true, as I also testify that Jesus Christ is our Master, our Redeemer, and our one and only Way back to our beloved Father in Heaven. Of this I bear my solemn witness as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ and leave you my heartfelt blessing in deep gratitude and love for you, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivers a message Sunday morning, Oct. 3, 2021, during the 191st Semiannual General Conference held in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Lift Where You Stand, 2008. Inspiration Life Help. What would that be like? They bore the strain and suffering as best they could. They had left the safety of their homes half a world away and traveled to Germanyland of their recent enemiesto offer divine hope to our people. Throughout history, faithful Saints have sacrificed personal desires, comforts, and even their lives for the Savior. Your loving Father in Heaven knows your heart. Elder Uchtdorf posted on Facebook on Aug. 11 about the 60-year anniversary of the beginning of construction on the Berlin Wall. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Our daily walk with Jesus Christ leads to peace and purpose in this life and profound joy and eternal salvation in the world to come. Sacrifice and consecration are two heavenly laws that we covenant to obey in the holy temple. The words of Doctrine and Covenants 58:42 are some of the most inspiring and encouraging in scripture: He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more. What joy this gives me to know that if I continue to repent, in that future day when I shall fall on my knees before my Savior and Redeemer, He will lift me up and embrace me. He is pleading with us to increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.14 He is inviting us to hear Him.15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me. Good or evil? You might say the Fathers plan was designed to allow you to express your desires through your choices so that you can receive the full results of what you desire. True, it is important to frequently count our blessingsand anyone who has tried this knows there are manybut I dont believe the Lord expects us to be less thankful in times of trial than in times of abundance and ease. For those who are not, dont worry. the most worth is becoming transformed by the Savior, the one thing linking the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared an important lesson about missionary work, Read more October 2021 general conference coverage. However, there are some who leave the Church they once loved. By Coreyb April 5, 2015 in General Discussions. It gave divine answers to important questions we had during these difficult times. They changed the lives of people everywhere. Those who join this Church love the Savior Jesus Christ and they wish to follow Him. And I would ask him to invite Jesus Christ into his life, for God is among us! Spending time with loved ones, going to school or preparing for an occupation, earning a living, caring for family, serving in the communitywhere does it all fit in? Change Region English. Bishop Causs teaches the duty we have to take care of Gods creations as stewards over them. My dear friends, let me repeat, if the Savior were standing here today, He would express His endless love for you, His complete confidence in you. 15 of 27. The next day, when the man returned, the waiter doubled the amount of bread, giving him four slices instead of two, but still the man was not happy. Contents. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. To the Lord, the value of the donation was measured not by the effect it had on the treasury but by the effect it had on the heart of the donor. And, to be perfectly frank, there have been times when members or leaders in the Church have simply made mistakes. He will lead you the right way. Elder Sitati teaches how we can develop attributes that help us become better disciples of Christ. Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed. Joseph Smith said, I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves.17, And King Benjamin told his people in the Book of Mormon, I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may commit sin; for there are divers ways and means, even so many that I cannot number them.18, King Benjamin went on to say, But this much I can tell you, watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of our Lord, even unto the end of your lives.19, Is it wrong to have rules? Elders SpencerW. Kimball and LeGrand Richards extended the call. In a way, this is what the Pharisees of Jesuss day tried to do. Mosiah 4:29. How long are they?, Oh, my, the man said. Jesus Christ is our perfect example, and we strive with all the energy of our soul to follow Him. General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony, The Doctrines and Principles Contained in the Articles of Faith, Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee, Lamentations of Jeremiah: Beware of Bondage, Teaching with the Power and Authority of God, The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping. We are all infants compared to the beings of glory and grandeur we are designed to become. My dear brothers and sisters and my dear friends, there will be times when you wish you could do more. God among Us By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. But when you earnestly seek the trutheternal, unchanging truthyour choices become much clearer. This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul. It was an anxious time for me, but it must have been terrifying for my beloved parents. 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