Many years ago, President BoydK. Packer spoke these powerful words: True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. 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. Uchtdorf was really on-point this conference. 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. Everyones situation is different, and the details of each life are unique. Because of Jesus Christ, our failures do not have to define us. Come, join with us! If these are your desires, then regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. President Nelson teaches about the importance of temples and announces plans to build more temples. Your background or upbringing might seem different from what you perceive in many Latter-day Saints, but that could be a blessing. This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul. It even takes falling down a time or two. Jesus Christ is our perfect example, and we strive with all the energy of our soul to follow Him. In grief, we can still lift up our hearts in praise. 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. Sometimes questions arise because we simply dont have all the information and we just need a bit more patience. 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. For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, general conference will be open to the public. 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. The Savior reassures us: Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 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. He is your strength. This takes steady effort. This is the bull's-eye of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Very few of us will ever be asked to sacrifice our lives for the Savior. The problem is that we dont always see things as clearly as we would like to. You do not need to see the Savior, as the Apostles did, to experience the same transformation. See Luke 9:35; Joseph SmithHistory 1:17. 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 important part of Mr. Uchtdorf's message at General Conference is what he didn't say. We are already stretched so thin. Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, 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. "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.". True gratitude is an expression of hope and testimony. When the Apostles recognized the risen Christwhen they experienced the glorious Resurrection of their beloved Saviorthey became different men. That He actually appeared in our time to restore truth and lightHis gospel and His Church. 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." Light and knowledge poured forth from the celestial throne. In pain, we can glory in Christs Atonement. Luke 5:10; 8:50; 12:7; Doctrine and Covenants 38:15; 50:41; 98:1. Dale G. Renlund Keeping Covenants Protects Us, Prepares Us, and Empowers Us, Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work. When we consecrate something, we dont leave it to be consumed upon the altar. In essence, he's called God a liar. As Latter-day Saints, we are often known for what we do and dont doour behaviors. The doubting He would infuse with faith and courage to believe. It wasnt until later that I learned from the scriptures that my conduct and my attitude on the Sabbath constituted a sign between me and my Heavenly Father. 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 Schmitt teaches us that learning about the many names of Jesus can inspire us to become more like Him. Gratitude is a catalyst to all Christlike attributes! "Lord, I Believe" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. Come, join with us! Take up your cross and follow Him.12. 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. President Nelson recently spoke of the need for each of us to remove, with the Saviors help, the old debris in our lives. Sister Dennis teaches that we should avoid judging others and instead be compassionate and loving toward everyone. 223. 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. Perhaps focusing on what we are grateful for is the wrong approach. He would tell you that you can do this. Followers of Jesus Christ do not shame or attack others; they seek to love God and serve their neighbors. It requires that we trust God and hope for things we may not see but which are true.8 By being grateful, we follow the example of our beloved Savior, who said, Not my will, but thine, be done.9. 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. You know how best to groom yourself. Some are facing the end of a cherished relationship, such as the death of a loved one or estrangement from a family member. And one day He wants you to inherit all He has.6. A third reason why people join the Church is because walking the path of discipleship leads to precious blessings. Its also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. Best LDS Talks On Faith. That is part of the plan of happiness gifted to us from our loving Heavenly Father. Those who join this Church love the Savior Jesus Christ and they wish to follow Him. It is unfortunate that some have stumbled because of mistakes made by men. 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. The Savior is the motivating power behind all that we do. Those burdened with sin find forgiveness, liberty, and rest. The next day, the waiter doubled the bread again, without success. And yet He taught them many of the same things He taught in the Holy Land. Ronald A. Rasband . The waiter could scarcely wait for the mans reaction. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Without landmarks, it is human nature to drift off course. Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk summary You can love and serve His children. How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God that there is rain? Instead of dwelling on them and feeling irredeemable or hopeless, we can learn from them and feel hopeful.8 The cleansing gift of repentance allows us to leave our sins behind and emerge a new creature.9. Read and listen here As a child, when I would look at the little forget-me-nots, I sometimes felt a little like that flowersmall and insignificant. The Saviors infinite Atonement completely changes the way we may view our transgressions and imperfections. . It is a starting question for us as we contemplate becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. Inspiration Life Help. It doesnt make decisions for you. They offer their time freely., Also, the couple continued, every six months our Church members spend a weekend attending or watching 10 hours of general conference.. Oh, no, the couple explained. It might sound contrary to the wisdom of the world to suggest that one who is burdened with sorrow should give thanks to God. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. It takes practice. Principles are eternal and universal. I realize that He has not doomed His children to stumble through mortality without hope for a bright and eternal future. Elder Sitati teaches how we can develop attributes that help us become better disciples of Christ. By David W. Smith. You need to know the whys and the hows and then consider the consequences of your choices. From 1965-1996, he was a pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline, Lufthansa. 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. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.6. 1. President Lund describes the spiritual strength that comes from FSY conferences and teaches how youth can maintain that strength. 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. The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. How long are they?, Oh, my, the man said. But we do not need to hang our heads in despair, because we can trust God, we can trust His Son, Jesus Christ, and we can accept the gift of the Spirit to guide us on this path toward a life filled with joy and divine happiness.12. Come heed the call of the gentle Christ. There is room for you here. I bear witness that our Heavenly Father lives, that Jesus Christ leads His Church, that President RussellM. Nelson is His prophet. There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. 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. 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. 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. For here you will find what is precious beyond price. Jeffrey R. Holland. Could I suggest that we see gratitude as a disposition, a way of life that stands independent of our current situation? Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News. 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. 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. Truth is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ and taught in His Church. Throughout the ages, God has spoken through His servants, the prophets. Often their grief is caused by what seems to them as an ending. One might ask, If the gospel is so wonderful, why would anyone leave?. 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. You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength. But I see youre back to giving only two slices of bread., My dear brothers and sisters, the choice is ours. thou hast the words of eternal life.11. 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. Doctrine and Covenants 78:19; emphasis added. Weve been riding long enough that we dont even think about thatit has become normal and natural for us. Our offering may be small, but it must come from our heart and soul. It is filled with people who desire with all their heart to keep the commandments, even if they havent mastered them yet. See 3Nephi 9:20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37. It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. He is your strength.20, For the Strength of Youth is bold in declaring the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, center, gives a thumbs up to a conferencegoer prior to the church's 192nd Annual General Conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Callings Volunteer and Serve Temples Family History. When the Book of Mormon prophet Alma saw evil in the world around him, he turned to the word of God because he knew it had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto themtherefore Alma thought it was expedient [to] try the virtue of the word of God (Alma 31:5). And what about the many tasks and responsibilities that make our lives so busy? Title page of the Book of Mormon; see Mormon 8:17. Rarely do we have to pay much attention to keeping our balance on our bicycles. (See John 6:28.). The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Yes, we cherish all the principles of the gospel. Also President Uchtdorf doesn't speak in his native German (although he jokingly began to for a second while conducting). The problem is that it diverts our focus from the true Source of our strength, our Savior, Jesus Christ. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. But one event changed all of that. 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. President Nelson testifies that we can overcome the world and find rest, by the power of Jesus Christ, which we access through our covenants. 33. shared five messages all of Gods children need to hear. 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. Back then, in the solitude of my loneliest hours, I often wondered, Is there any hope left in the world?. See Marcus Tullius Cicero, Oratio Pro Cno Plancio, XXXIII, section 80; quoted in JosephB. Wirthlin, Live in Thanksgiving Daily, Ensign, Sept. 2001, 8. The Costand Blessingsof Discipleship. Confidence, peace, safety, happiness and belonging can be found in Jesus Christ, His gospel and His Church. "Our Heavenly Father asks that we represent Him in the noble work of reaching out and blessing the lives of His children. Two hundred years ago, the Savior again returned to earth. Like a musician rehearsing scales, we can see our missteps, flaws, and sins as opportunities for greater self-awareness, deeper and more honest love for others, and refinement through repentance. 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. But we can choose our response. Their Lord appeared to them and declared, Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself.11. Elder Rasband gives examples of President Nelson sharing the Book of Mormon, describes how he has tried to follow the prophets example, and invites all to do the same. Worldwide - English. It is bold in inviting you to make choices based on Christs doctrine. If you expect to find perfect people here, you will be disappointed. Presented by Seagull Book. 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). He would know you as you are. He would know your hearts desires. So the problem with listing every possible do and dont isnt just that its impractical and unsustainable. They are part of our progress. To those who have separated themselves from the Church, I say, my dear friends, there is yet a place for you here. The kind of connection the scriptures describe as being yoked together so that, with His help, you can carry any burden.5. 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.) It is loving and serving Gods children.13. 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. Recognizing the demands of his professional life, they said to him, If you feel that you are too busy and shouldnt accept the call, then thats your privilege. He answered that his decision about whether or not to serve when called was made long ago, when he and his wife made temple covenants with the Lord. They changed the world. Mosiah 4:29. Show more Show more. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. 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. I always keep a copy in my pocket, and I share it with people who are curious about our standards. Clearly, the Lord is building our spiritual capacity. But how is this possible? And we should not be surprised to find that the Savior again teaches the core message of His gospel: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy might, mind, and strength; and in the name of Jesus Christ thou shalt serve him.14 He inspires us to seek God15 and live by the teachings He has revealed to His servants, the prophets.16, He teaches us to love one another17 and to be full of charity towards all men.18, He invites us to be His hands, to go about doing good.19 Let us not love in word but in deed and in truth.20, He challenges us to heed His great commission: to love, to share, to invite all to His gospel and His Church.21, He commands us to build holy temples and to enter and serve there.22, He teaches us to become His disciplesthat our hearts should not strive for personal power, wealth, approval, or position. The following is a summary of what he said. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. When he was at the height of his professional career as a heart surgeon, he was called as stake president. 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. In fact, there is not just one reason that applies to the variety of situations. It surpasses disappointment, discouragement, and despair. Suppose Jesus came to your ward, to your branch, or to your home today. They came not to blame, lecture, or shame. In our daily life it is our paramount task and blessed opportunity to encounter God. It doesnt give you a yes or no about every choice you might ever face. Elder Montoya teaches the importance of loving God and ministering to those around us. And at the center of it all is His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ,7 and His sacrifice for us. 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. He would teach us to open our hearts to God and reach out to others. If you define hypocrite as someone who fails to live up perfectly to what he or she believes, then we are all hypocrites. But what then of those times when what we wish for seems to be far out of reach? The search for truth has led millions of people to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On the fourth day, the waiter was really determined to make the man happy. It can happen to anyone. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. It is difficult to develop a spirit of gratitude if our thankfulness is only proportional to the number of blessings we can count. Others feel they are facing the end of hopethe hope of being married or bearing children or overcoming an illness. This time of introspection is an opportunity for recalibration. In the cold of bitter sorrow, we can experience the closeness and warmth of heavens embrace. When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength.. But we earnestly desire to overcome our faults and the tendency to sin. And so he took a nine-foot-long (3-m) loaf of bread, cut it in half, and with a smile, served that to the customer. In preparing for this message today, I have felt strong promptings to address the young women and young men. For those who are not, dont worry. 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. Brothers and sisters, dear friends, we need your unique talents and perspectives. Sister Browning encourages us to see our lives from a gospel perspective in order to see more of the Savior in our lives. The Savior answers, Whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God (Doctrine and Covenants 11:4). The statue remained without hands. That is your destiny. As followers of Jesus Christ, we follow this example. Specific rules or applications of those principles work well in some places but not in others. Knock, and it will be opened unto you.28 Trust the Lord.29. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. (See John 6:28 .) Do we need any greater reason to let our hearts be full of thanks unto God?14, Have we not great reason to rejoice?15, How blessed we are if we recognize Gods handiwork in the marvelous tapestry of life. 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). 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