Others feel they are facing the end of hopethe hope of being married or bearing children or overcoming an illness. President Nelson affirms the Lords teachings about abuse and testifies that God is the source of all truth. Some might say, I dont think I could live up to your standards.. Of this I testify and bear witness in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, gestures to conferencegoers prior to the church's 192nd Annual General Conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 2, 2022. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. In fact, there is not just one reason that applies to the variety of situations. When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength. Here you will find the authority to act in His nameto baptize for the remission of sins, to confer the gift of the Holy Ghost, and to seal on earth and in heaven.1. Jesus Christ is our perfect example, and we strive with all the energy of our soul to follow Him. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. In other words, Im suggesting that instead of being thankful for things, we focus on being thankful in our circumstanceswhatever they may be. For this I pray, and leave you my testimony and blessing, in the name of our Master, Jesus Christ, amen. 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. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. Life no longer feels like a long list of separate efforts held in tenuous balance. The Savior has very high standards for those who follow Him the highest of which is the invitation to earnestly seek His will and live by His truths. So He allows you to choose: Light or darkness? Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. He is the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by [Jesus Christ].4 That is the Way and our ultimate destination. It inspires humility and fosters empathy toward our fellowmen and all of Gods creation. A thankful heart is the parent of all virtues.16, The Lord has given us His promise that those who [receive] all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto [them], even an hundred fold, yea, more.17. Show more Show more. Brothers and sisters, have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? And how do you get enough air moving over the wings to create lift? My mother and father shared little about this burden with us four children. They came not to blame, lecture, or shame. Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed. This is what the widow at the temple treasury seemed to understand. Doctrine and Covenants 78:19; emphasis added. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God. 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. First, this Church was restored in our day by Jesus Christ Himself. 33. Of course not. Nevertheless, I have learned that there is something that would take away the bitterness that may come into our lives. Job 36:26 - no one can know the number of God's years. 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. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. 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. Multicultural Conference Multicultural Conference. We "live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God." 32 And yet we must always remember that "all the law and the prophets" point to the two great commandments. He will lead you the right way. What qualifies someone to preach the gospel? Focus on your destination. (See John 6:28.). Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk is delightful and promises a memorable discussion for your group. Faith is to hope for things which are not seen but which are true.7. So, my dear friends and beloved fellow disciples of Jesus Christ, let us not be weary in well-doing, for [we] are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of our small things will proceed that which is great.14. Throughout the ages, God has spoken through His servants, the prophets.1 This morning we have had the privilege to hear the prophet of God speak to all the world. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. One of the purposes of the Church is to nurture and cultivate the seed of faitheven in the sometimes sandy soil of doubt and uncertainty. From 1965-1996, he was a pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline, Lufthansa. In the title page of the Book of Mormon we read, And now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men; wherefore, condemn not the things of God, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment-seat of Christ.6. We made a commitment then, he said, to seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness [Matthew 6:33], feeling confident that everything else would be added unto us, as the Lord promised (Russell Marion Nelson, From Heart to Heart: An Autobiography [1979], 114). It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Some might say, I just dont fit in with you people in the Church.. In preparing for this message today, I have felt strong promptings to address the young women and young men. Coreyb. This objective must remain constant and consistent, whoever we are and whatever else is happening in our lives.3. 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. That is your future. They changed the world. How priceless are these words to us today! Put your trust in Jesus Christ. As we seek to purify our lives and look unto Christ in every thought,12 everything else begins to align. He would tell you that you can do this. 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. Those who join this Church love the Savior Jesus Christ and they wish to follow Him. To you, my dear brothers and sisters, my dear friends, and to all who are searching for answers, truth, and happiness, I do offer the same counsel: keep searching with faith and patience.27, Ask, and you will receive. In praising this faithful widow, the Savior gave us a standard to measure our discipleship in all of its many expressions. May we live in thanksgiving daily18especially during the seemingly unexplainable endings that are part of mortality. He would teach us to open our hearts to God and reach out to others. Endings are not our destiny. Without landmarks, it is human nature to drift off course. 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. Have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ speaks of such an appearance to the people on the American continent. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Come, join with us! There an elderly woman standing by Dieter's mother in a food line invited the Uchtdorf family to sacrament . None of us is quite as Christlike as we know we should be. 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. The more we learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ, the more we realize that endings here in mortality are not endings at all. What would that be like? Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. Romans 8:17; see also Doctrine and Covenants 84:38. And yet, because were all weak and imperfect, some concerns might creep into your mind. Struggling? Scientists have confirmed that people walk in circles when they do not have reliable clues to direct them. You can find confidence, peace, safety, happiness, and belonging now and eternally, because you will find all of it in Jesus Christ, in His gospel, and in His Church. And yes, we have weaknesses. My Home Donations Temple Appointments Leader and Clerk Resources Ward Directory and Map Calendar Meetinghouse Locator Notes Patriarchal Blessing All Tools. I plead with all who hear or read these words: Come, join with us. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By Coreyb April 5, 2015 in General Discussions. Real and relatable conversations centered around the Come, Follow Me weekly lessons using the official curriculum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of our dear members struggle for years with the question whether they should separate themselves from the Church. They want to roll up their sleeves and become engaged in this great cause. Join with us! Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. But He works through usHis imperfect childrenand imperfect people make mistakes. Weve been riding long enough that we dont even think about thatit has become normal and natural for us. Uchtdorf was really on-point this conference. Together with God the Father, He appeared to a 14-year-old Joseph Smith and ushered in the Restoration of the gospel and the Church of Jesus Christ. In light of what we know about our eternal destiny, is it any wonder that whenever we face the bitter endings of life, they seem unacceptable to us? 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. He is your strength. Come and add your talents, gifts, and energies to ours. It is so humbling to know that this magnificent and supernal future is possiblenot because of who we are but because of who God is. You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength. The doubting He would infuse with faith and courage to believe. Principles are eternal and universal. In a way, this is what the Pharisees of Jesuss day tried to do. Bad things still happen. He would know you as you are. "The sheep is worthy of divine rescue simply because it is loved by the Good Shepherd," President Uchtdorf said. We all have things, large and small, we need to sacrifice in order to follow Jesus Christ more completely.8 Our sacrifices show what we truly value. We are already stretched so thin. For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. He would recognize and honor honesty, humility, integrity, faithfulness, compassion, and charity. This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul. Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord.9, Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. His family lost everything and had to escape for their lives. Elder Dieter F. 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