All the more reason to come! Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. As followers of Jesus Christ, we follow this example. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. How long are they?, Oh, my, the man said. You can love and serve His children. Also President Uchtdorf doesn't speak in his native German (although he jokingly began to for a second while conducting). Ronald A. Rasband . Good or evil? With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and donts. Contents General conference 1994 - present First Presidency Christmas devotionals 2009 - present CES/worldwide devotionals 2009 - present Of this I testify and bear witness in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. And that is what happens when they join with usthey have many opportunities to transform their talents, compassion, and time into good works. 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? 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. My sins will not only be forgiven; they will not even be remembered. He is your strength. But those who set aside the bottle of bitterness and lift instead the goblet of gratitude can find a purifying drink of healing, peace, and understanding. This was the question the multitude asked Jesus on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. Have you ever stopped to think how amazing it is that a huge passenger jet can actually get off the ground and fly? . By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Put your trust in Jesus Christ. But in spite of this, the eternal truth of the restored gospel found in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not tarnished, diminished, or destroyed. Bishop Causs teaches the duty we have to take care of Gods creations as stewards over them. Tragic things. As of September 2013 the Church has more than 15 million members around the world. Jesus Christ said, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.11. Elder Uchtdorf commemorated International Friendship Day on July 30 with an Instagram post about focusing on the one and making the Church a place of blending.. While this may seem like a juvenile and overly simplistic analogy, it's still a good way to illustrate these principles. The process of caring for others allows both rich and poor a way toward refining their characters and leads them both toward exaltation (see Doctrine and Covenants 104:1518). Anciently, Gods people sacrificed the firstlings of their flocks in honor of the coming Messiah. Elder Montoya teaches the importance of loving God and ministering to those around us. This time of introspection is an opportunity for recalibration. You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength. Come, join with us! The following is a summary of what he said. 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. What about your weekly church services? 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. My wife, Harriet, and I love to go bicycle riding together. 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. When he was at the height of his professional career as a heart surgeon, he was called as stake president. . As Latter-day Saints, we are often known for what we do and dont doour behaviors. It can happen to anyone. Elder Silva describes his conversion experience and encourages young men and young women to serve missions. 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. RussellM. Nelson, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96. With our heart and soul we yearn to become better with the help of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I earnestly pray that your own search for truth will impress upon your heart the desire to come and join with us. They are part of our progress. 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. This is the way it has always been and will be until the perfect day when Christ Himself reigns personally upon the earth. Their Lord appeared to them and declared, Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself.11. In the October 2022 general conference, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf announced an updated version of the youth standards guidebook For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices.Elder Uchtdorf explained that the booklet "has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day." Is everyone given the . At the heart of Gods plan of happiness is the power to choose. shared five messages all of Gods children need to hear. But if you seek the pure doctrine of Christ, the word of God which healeth the wounded soul,9 and the sanctifying influence of the Holy Ghost, then here you will find them. 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. In preparing for this message today, I have felt strong promptings to address the young women and young men. The answer is forward thrust. It surpasses disappointment, discouragement, and despair. Some might say, I just dont fit in with you people in the Church.. "Our Heavenly Father asks that we represent Him in the noble work of reaching out and blessing the lives of His children. 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. After the meal, the man looked up and said, Good as always. What he should have said is, 'Mormons believe the Bible has lied to us, and everything you read about God is wrong'. 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. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. 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. Those who join this Church love the Savior Jesus Christ and they wish to follow Him. Or will we, like Peter, hold fast to the words of eternal life? In praising this faithful widow, the Savior gave us a standard to measure our discipleship in all of its many expressions. Struggling? 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. He would remind you that 2,000 years ago He took those sins upon Himself so that you could repent. 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. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. Amid the confusion in the world about what is right and wrong, those who earnestly seek truth eternal, unchanging truth can see much clearer. Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God. 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. He has provided instructions that reveal the way back to Him. Come, join with us! The statue remained without hands. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. The Saviors infinite Atonement completely changes the way we may view our transgressions and imperfections. Pres. 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. The Costand Blessingsof Discipleship. It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges. The next day, the waiter doubled the bread again, without success. It takes practice. Elder Bednar uses the parable of the royal marriage feast to teach that, through the righteous use of our moral agency, we can choose to be chosen of the Lord. Those who suffer or grieve find healing here. Even on a windy day, enough lift isnt created unless the airplane is moving forward, with enough thrust to counteract the forces holding it back. These two laws are similar but not identical. Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice, Elder Uchtdorf tweeted on Sept. 24. By David W. Smith. By Coreyb April 5, 2015 in General Discussions. Keeping Covenants Protects Us, Prepares Us, and Empowers Us, Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work. Years later, following Elder Uchtdorf. We can choose to limit our gratitude, based on the blessings we feel we lack. She surely knew that her offering would not change the fortunes of Israel, but it could change and bless herbecause, though small, it was her all. It takes patience. See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. This takes steady effort. Invitations President Nelson has given since he became President of the Church By Sydney Walker No mortal being advances from crawling to walking to running without frequent stumbles, bumps, and bruises. Elder Morrison teaches us how the Lord strengthens us and helps us when we exercise faith in Him during difficult times. Of course not. And that is very different from the way the world sees you. 33. I've been watching conference since October 2013 and, in between conferences, I think I've listened to every conference from 2005 forward (as well as every talk I can find from Eyring, Holland, and Monson.) The poor in spirit and honest of heart find great treasures of knowledge here. He is not a rest stop in our journey. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. Some are facing the end of a cherished relationship, such as the death of a loved one or estrangement from a family member. President Nelson recently spoke of the need for each of us to remove, with the Saviors help, the old debris in our lives. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My heart overflows with gratitude for my Heavenly Father. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is not just one of many things we do. First, this Church was restored in our day by Jesus Christ Himself. You do not need to see the Savior, as the Apostles did, to experience the same transformation. Another reason is because the Church provides opportunities for doing good. No one is immune. This is the bull's-eye of the gospel of Jesus Christ. President Nelson teaches about the importance of temples and announces plans to build more temples. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. However, there are some who leave the Church they once loved. See Marcus Tullius Cicero, Oratio Pro Cno Plancio, XXXIII, section 80; quoted in JosephB. Wirthlin, Live in Thanksgiving Daily, Ensign, Sept. 2001, 8. Why would anyone want to join such a church?, The couple smiled and said, We thought you would never ask.. Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord.9, Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. What is it that keeps these flying machines soaring elegantly through the sky, crossing oceans and continents? President Ezra Taft Benson taught a similar truth: The Lord works from the inside out. Viewed in this way, our commitment to Jesus Christ would be one of many things we need to fit into our busy schedules. He realized that each religion had much that seemed desirable and worthy. Would such an approach truly prepare you for a lifetime of Christlike living? How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true endings, only everlasting beginnings. Truth is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ and taught in His Church. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature (Born of God, Ensign, Nov. 1985, 6). What the Pharisees got wrong was that they thought their rules would save them. Contents. This new guide is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices and focuses on values, principles and doctrine rather than specific behavior. It is the reason why youre on the earthto learn, grow, and progress and become everything your Father in Heaven has created you for. Focus on your destination. The diversity of persons and peoples all around the globe is a strength of this Church. The world works from the outside in. They came not to blame, lecture, or shame. To make this possible, He sent Jesus Christ to be your Savior. Jesus taught that our offering may be large or it may be small, but either way, it must be our heartfelt all. That He speaks to prophets again; that God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. It may break our hearts when their journey takes them away from the Church we love and the truth we have found, but we honor their right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience, just as we claim that privilege for ourselves.5. Do members of your church actually do what you have said?, That and more. It is a starting question for us as we contemplate becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. thou hast the words of eternal life.11. Those who follow this path faithfully avoid many of the pitfalls, sorrows, and regrets of life. Could I suggest that we see gratitude as a disposition, a way of life that stands independent of our current situation? The Savior is the motivating power behind all that we do. 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. He met a nice couple who represented The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and asked, What do you require of your members?, We do not require anything, they replied. For the rising generation, I have a message especially for you from our Savior, Jesus Christ. Suppose Jesus came to your ward, to your branch, or to your home today. With this simple observation, the Savior taught us how offerings are measured in His kingdomand its quite different from the way we usually measure things. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. 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. Sacrifice and consecration are two heavenly laws that we covenant to obey in the holy temple. 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. We are already stretched so thin. You can do your best to keep His commandments. Life no longer feels like a long list of separate efforts held in tenuous balance. But would that really be helpful in a global church? After the Resurrection, Jesus Christ fulfilled His promise to visit His other sheep.13. God will not allow His Church to drift from its appointed course or fail to fulfill its divine destiny. I realize that He has not doomed His children to stumble through mortality without hope for a bright and eternal future. 1. Everyones situation is different, and the details of each life are unique. 223. 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. This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul. All rights reserved. "Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith because all things are possible to them that believe.". In other words, Im suggesting that instead of being thankful for things, we focus on being thankful in our circumstanceswhatever they may be. I have another analogy Im sure every man, woman, and child will be able to relate to. It would be 28 years before it came down. 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. Eternal life or spiritual death?8. By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles If we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to Him and His gospel can't be casual or occasional. Sometimes questions arise because we simply dont have all the information and we just need a bit more patience. Presented by Seagull Book. Balance and lift come as we press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men.5. This is how we offer our whole soulsby sacrificing anything thats holding us back and consecrating the rest to the Lord and His purposes. Worldwide - English. My Home Donations Temple Appointments Leader and Clerk Resources Ward Directory and Map Calendar Meetinghouse Locator Notes Patriarchal Blessing All Tools. And the fulness of that gospel is taught in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. Commandments are opportunities to exercise our agency and to receive blessings. 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. When the entire truth is eventually known, things that didnt make sense to us before will be resolved to our satisfaction. When we look at our lives and see a hundred things to do, we feel overwhelmed. It is easy to be grateful for things when life seems to be going our way. It is bold in inviting you to make choices based on Christs doctrine. Uchtdorf was really on-point this conference. Multicultural Conference Multicultural Conference. 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. In spite of our human imperfections, I am confident that you will find among the members of this Church many of the finest souls this world has to offer. Others feel they are facing the end of hopethe hope of being married or bearing children or overcoming an illness. He might say it with words, but it would also flow so stronglyjust from His presencethat it would be unmistakable, reaching deep into your heart, filling your whole soul! I often have wondered, What would Jesus teach and do if He were among us today? It doesnt give you a yes or no about every choice you might ever face. He would teach us to open our hearts to God and reach out to others. No matter how you choose to personally prepare for general . Sister Craig teaches us three truths that can help us grow as disciples and trust in the Lord through our trials. The doubting He would infuse with faith and courage to believe. As we set aside pride and approach His throne with a broken heart and a contrite spirit,30 He will draw near to us.31. He is your strength.20, For the Strength of Youth is bold in declaring the doctrine of Jesus Christ. May we ever and constantly raise our voices and show by word and deed our gratitude to our Father in Heaven and to His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless13 and who promises eternal blessings without number. Like the widow at Jerusalem, we must offer Him our whole souls. For here you will find what is precious beyond price. His father was conscripted into the German Army, and his mother relocated the family to Zwickau, Germany. The more we learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ, the more we realize that endings here in mortality are not endings at all. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13. As we seek to follow Jesus Christ and walk the path of discipleship, line upon line, the day will come that we will experience that unimaginable gift of receiving a fulness of joy. In this way, we see in our lives a fulfillment of the prophecy of the Apostle Paul: In the dispensation of the fulness of times [God will] gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth: even in him (Ephesians 1:10). 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. As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ and as one who has seen firsthand the councils and workings of this Church, I bear solemn witness that no decision of significance affecting this Church or its members is ever made without earnestly seeking the inspiration, guidance, and approbation of our Eternal Father. If we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to Him and His gospel cant be casual or occasional. To help you find the Way and to help you make Christs doctrine the guiding influence in your life, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prepared a new resource, a revised version of For the Strength of Youth. While the world was drowning in cynicism, bitterness, hatred, and fear, the example and teachings of these young people filled me with hope. While were riding, and Im not huffing and puffing too much, we enjoy the beautiful world around us and even engage in a pleasant conversation. Without landmarks, it is human nature to drift off course. 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. When they read the holy scriptures3 and live the teachings of His prophets, they grow closer to the Savior they love so much. Actually, it is not that simple. How can we balance the many demands of life with our desires to offer our whole souls to the Lord? He would see right into your heart. We are all infants compared to the beings of glory and grandeur we are designed to become. 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. But what then of those times when what we wish for seems to be far out of reach? When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. Joy or misery? See Luke 9:35; Joseph SmithHistory 1:17. Sister Dennis teaches that we should avoid judging others and instead be compassionate and loving toward everyone. They bore the strain and suffering as best they could. It sounds like an easy choice, doesnt it? Recommended Posts. Some might say, I know a member of your Church who is a hypocrite. Elder Johnson teaches that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can be cleansed of our sins and imperfections. The following is a summary of what he said. 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.. I believe He would start by expressing His deep love for you. Confidence, peace, safety, happiness and belonging can be found in Jesus Christ, His gospel and His Church. He will lead you the right way. Joseph Smith Translation, Matthew 6:38 provides additional insight: Seek not the things of this world but seek ye first to build up the kingdom of God, and to establish his righteousness (in Matthew 6:33, footnotea). The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ speaks of such an appearance to the people on the American continent. They apply to people of every age and in any circumstance. Elder Holland teaches what it means to take up the cross as disciples of Jesus Christ. The Savior answers, Whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God (Doctrine and Covenants 11:4). He is your strength. He is not a scenic byway or even a major landmark. Come heed the call of the gentle Christ. Your Heavenly Father is the most glorious being in the universe, full of love, joy, purity, holiness, light, grace, and truth. 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