At the heart of Gods plan for your happiness is your power to choose.7 Of course, your Heavenly Father wants you to choose eternal joy with Him, and He will help you to achieve it, but He would never force it upon you. His father was conscripted into the German Army, and his mother relocated the family to Zwickau, Germany. Rather, we put it to use in the Lords service. 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. None of us is quite as Christlike as we know we should be. Nevertheless, I have learned that there is something that would take away the bitterness that may come into our lives. 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. 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. All rights reserved. What he should have said is, 'Mormons believe the Bible has lied to us, and everything you read about God is wrong'. There is one thing we can do to make life sweeter, more joyful, even glorious. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, Follow Jesus Christ with Footsteps of Faith, Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness, Building a Life Resistant to the Adversary. Rarely do we have to pay much attention to keeping our balance on our bicycles. Your loving Father in Heaven knows your heart. As Elder DaleG. Renlund taught, Our Heavenly Fathers goal in parenting is not to have His children do what is right; it is to have His children choose to do what is right and ultimately become like Him (Choose You This Day, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2018, 104). Believing in God is commendable, but most people want to do more than listen to inspirational sermons or dream of their mansions above.4 They want to put their faith into practice. Missionary Service Blessed My Life Forever, We Are The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, A Mighty Change of Heart: I Have Nothing More to Give You, Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: We Can Be More Than Conquerors, Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong, Video: You Are the Women He Foresaw, Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory, Teaching Self-Reliance to Children and Youth, The Covenant Path: The Way to Eternal Life. But I see youre back to giving only two slices of bread., My dear brothers and sisters, the choice is ours. But perhaps there is another way to look at it. RussellM. Nelson, Let God Prevail, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 94. Followers of Jesus Christ do not shame or attack others; they seek to love God and serve their neighbors. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, BishopsShepherds over the Lords Flock, What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution. What the Pharisees got wrong was that they thought their rules would save them. 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. It might sound contrary to the wisdom of the world to suggest that one who is burdened with sorrow should give thanks to God. 9. Despite past heartache, each of us can begin again, he wrote. We are all infants compared to the beings of glory and grandeur we are designed to become. I invite you to pray, he said, to identify the debris you should remove from your life so you can become more worthy (Welcome Message, Liahona, May 2021, 7). 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). It sounds like an easy choice, doesnt it? That your potential is limitless. Yes, you still have temptation and trials. My dear young friends, if the Savior were here right now, what would He say to you? In their zeal to stop people from breaking the law, they compiled hundreds of rules based on their understanding of sacred writings. RussellM. Nelson, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96. Clearly, the Lord is building our spiritual capacity. . God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. 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. You do not need to see the Savior, as the Apostles did, to experience the same transformation. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. He asks us to stand firm with the power of the priesthood in our hearts and souls and give the calling we have at this moment our best efforts. Jesus taught that our offering may be large or it may be small, but either way, it must be our heartfelt all. No one is immune. The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. When I had to make a decision whether or not an activity was appropriate for the Sabbath, I simply asked myself, What sign do I want to give to God? That question made my choices about the Sabbath day crystal clear (The Sabbath Is a Delight, Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 130). 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. How to distribute your time and energy among your many important tasks will vary from person to person and from one season of life to another. An Offering unto Him Just days before He gave His life for us, Jesus Christ was at the temple in Jerusalem, watching people make donations to the temple treasury. If you seek truth, meaning, and a way to transform faith into action; if you are looking for a place of belonging: Come, join with us! A third reason why people join the Church is because walking the path of discipleship leads to precious blessings. President Eyring shows how his mother and the prophet Mormon encouraged their posterity to qualify for eternal life through all the trials of mortality. I often have wondered, What would Jesus teach and do if He were among us today? 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. Sometimes we volunteer; sometimes we are volunteered. We see assignments not as burdens but as opportunities to fulfill covenants we gladly make to serve God and His children. We seek to love God and serve our neighbors. 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. My sins will not only be forgiven; they will not even be remembered. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. The couple went on to explain about Church callings, home and visiting teaching, full-time missions, weekly family home evenings, temple work, welfare and humanitarian service, and assignments to teach. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ speaks of such an appearance to the people on the American continent. Our Heartfelt All | Dieter F. Uchtdorf | April 2022 General Conference General Conference 425K subscribers Subscribe 2.2K 101K views 10 months ago Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the. At the heart of Gods plan of happiness is the power to choose. See 3Nephi 9:20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37. Truth gets twisted to make evil seem good and good seem evil.10. A post shared by Dieter F. Uchtdorf (@dieterfuchtdorf), Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. He would see right into your heart. Do members of your church actually do what you have said?, That and more. Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You 6 years ago Overcome the World and Find. In essence, he's called God a liar. You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. They bore the strain and suffering as best they could. They rejoice in the knowledge that God speaks to mankind again. It is a gratitude that heals the heart and expands the mind. By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Put your trust in Jesus Christ. Need some inspiration to lift your soul? 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. In a footnote attached to the subheading, Elder Uchtdorf shared: This was the question the multitude asked Jesus on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. The following is a summary of what he said. We are already stretched so thin. The scriptures say that, to God, our sacrifices are more sacred than our accomplishments (see Doctrine and Covenants 117:13). President Lund describes the spiritual strength that comes from FSY conferences and teaches how youth can maintain that strength. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. What would that be like? Then, when the Savior appeared, they did not recognize Him. As followers of Jesus Christ, we follow this example. Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can choose to be grateful in any circumstances, including in the midst of tribulation. There may have been things said or done that were not in harmony with our values, principles, or doctrine. They willingly gave of their young lives without thought of earthly gain, wanting only to help others find the joy and peace they had experienced. Talk summary: God lives and cares about all His children, even in hours of turmoil, confusion and chaos. I always keep a copy in my pocket, and I share it with people who are curious about our standards. Suppose Jesus came to your ward, to your branch, or to your home today. 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. My Home Donations Temple Appointments Leader and Clerk Resources Ward Directory and Map Calendar Meetinghouse Locator Notes Patriarchal Blessing All Tools. 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.. Title page of the Book of Mormon; see Mormon 8:17. 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 dont think I could live up to your standards.. Those who suffer or grieve find healing here. I bear witness that our Heavenly Father lives, that Jesus Christ leads His Church, that President RussellM. Nelson is His prophet. They are merely interruptionstemporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. President Ballard teaches us that as we follow Jesus Christ in faith, He will help us through difficult times, just as He did the pioneers. 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. I am also speaking to those who used to be young, even to those who cant really remember it anymore. President Nelson recently spoke of the need for each of us to remove, with the Saviors help, the old debris in our lives. To many of us, such a standard of whole-souled commitment seems out of reach. As I pondered this question, I thought about our young American missionaries who served among us during those years. But you can love and serve God. This may be one reason the Lord valued the widows mites more than the contribution of the wealthy. Elder Gong teaches that as we follow Gods plan for us, we will find eternal joy with our families. In this age of waning faithin this age when so many feel distanced from heavens embracehere you will find a people who yearn to know and draw closer to their Savior by serving God and fellowmen, just like you. In praising this faithful widow, the Savior gave us a standard to measure our discipleship in all of its many expressions. And yet this seemingly inconsequential donation caught the Saviors attention. And the fulness of that gospel is taught in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Change Region English. It means that if we want to find balance in life, and if we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to Him and His gospel cant be casual or occasional. Dale G. Renlund This principle is echoed in the plea of the Book of Mormon prophet Amaleki: Come unto Christ, who is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption. Jesus might point out that your covenants with Himmade when you were baptized and renewed each time you partake of the sacramentgive you a special connection with Him. Sacrifice and consecration are two heavenly laws that we covenant to obey in the holy temple. We do not shame or attack others. We can choose to be like the Mormon pioneers, who maintained a spirit of gratitude during their slow and painful trek toward the Great Salt Lake, even singing and dancing and glorying in the goodness of God.6 Many of us would have been inclined to withdraw, complain, and agonize about the difficulty of the journey. 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. Come heed the call of the gentle Christ. My wife, Harriet, and I love to go bicycle riding together. Let us take this a step further. But when you earnestly seek the trutheternal, unchanging truthyour choices become much clearer. 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. Jeffrey R. Holland. President Ezra Taft Benson taught a similar truth: The Lord works from the inside out. The Church has prepared a revised version of For the Strength of Youth to point young men and young women to Christ. I am sure they had flaws, but not to me. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, Follow Jesus Christ with Footsteps of Faith, Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness, Building a Life Resistant to the Adversary. It is the work of loving and serving God. Pres. Perhaps focusing on what we are grateful for is the wrong approach. 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. It is filled with people who desire with all their heart to keep the commandments, even if they havent mastered them yet. Welcome to Conference. And your efforts are purifying your heart and preparing you for a glorious future. For the rising generation, I have a message especially for you from our Savior, Jesus Christ. They who wait upon the Lord will be renewed by His strength.12. God a liar question, I have learned that there is something that would away! 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