Very few of us will ever be asked to sacrifice our lives for the Savior. You know how best to groom yourself. Sister Craig teaches us three truths that can help us grow as disciples and trust in the Lord through our trials. No matter how you choose to personally prepare for general . "The sheep is worthy of divine rescue simply because it is loved by the Good Shepherd," President Uchtdorf said. From that day forward, the heavens opened, and heavenly messengers descended from halls of immortal glory. Collected Talks of Dieter F. Uchtdorf Ben Crowder Collected Talks of Dieter F. Uchtdorf If you're aware of any talks available online that aren't listed here, please let me know. There are few members of the Church who, at one time or another, have not wrestled with serious or sensitive questions. Experts were able to repair most of the statue, but the hands had been damaged so severely that they could not be restored. They bore the strain and suffering as best they could. Luke 5:10; 8:50; 12:7; Doctrine and Covenants 38:15; 50:41; 98:1. Tracy Y. Browning Seeing More of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Sister Browning encourages us to see our lives from a gospel perspective in order to see more of the Savior in our lives. Nevertheless, I have learned that there is something that would take away the bitterness that may come into our lives. Welcome to Conference. We love you, President Nelson, and I encourage everyone everywhere to study and heed your words. 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. Contents General conference 1994 - present First Presidency Christmas devotionals 2009 - present CES/worldwide devotionals 2009 - present 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. Or we can choose to be like Nephi, whose grateful heart never faltered. He married Sister Harriet Reich in 1962 and they are the parents of two children. It is a starting question for us as we contemplate becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation. 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 suppose the Church would be perfect only if it were run by perfect beings. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. Rarely do we have to pay much attention to keeping our balance on our bicycles. One example comes from our prophet, President RussellM. Nelson. 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. I plead with all who hear or read these words: Come, join with us. And how do you get enough air moving over the wings to create lift? Isaiah 41:4 - only God is the . So He allows you to choose: Light or darkness? 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). This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul. 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. 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. The poor in spirit and honest of heart find great treasures of knowledge here. 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. The Church of Jesus Christ seems to attract the kind and the caring, the honest and the industrious. RussellM. Nelson, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96. See Marcus Tullius Cicero, Oratio Pro Cno Plancio, XXXIII, section 80; quoted in JosephB. Wirthlin, Live in Thanksgiving Daily, Ensign, Sept. 2001, 8. Need some inspiration to lift your soul? 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. As of September 2013 the Church has more than 15 million members around the world. "Lord, I Believe" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. Two hundred years ago, the Savior again returned to earth. This objective must remain constant and consistent, whoever we are and whatever else is happening in our lives.3. And yes, we have weaknesses. 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. Have you ever stopped to think how amazing it is that a huge passenger jet can actually get off the ground and fly? And yet He taught them many of the same things He taught in the Holy Land. For here you will find what is precious beyond price. Your Heavenly Father is the most glorious being in the universe, full of love, joy, purity, holiness, light, grace, and truth. Years later, following Elder Uchtdorf. See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. Ultimately, it is our desires that qualify us for the work of proclaiming the word of God (see Doctrine and Covenants 4:3). It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is not just one of many things we do. 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. It is a gratitude that heals the heart and expands the mind. I believe the Savior Jesus Christ would want you to see, feel, and know that He is your strength. Elder Holland teaches what it means to take up the cross as disciples of Jesus Christ. Without landmarks, it is human nature to drift off course. 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. Elder Uchtdorf was quick to point out that his family joined the Church through the efforts of a member missionary while his wife's family found the truth through full-time missionaries. See Have I Done Any Good? Hymns, no. 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. That your potential is limitless. I have another analogy Im sure every man, woman, and child will be able to relate to. What is it that keeps these flying machines soaring elegantly through the sky, crossing oceans and continents? 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. President Nelson testifies that we can overcome the world and find rest, by the power of Jesus Christ, which we access through our covenants. Recommended Posts. Those who suffer or grieve find healing here. I am also speaking to those who used to be young, even to those who cant really remember it anymore. 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 new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. Show more Show more. Posted April 5, 2015. All of His commandments are given to make blessings available to us. None of us is quite as Christlike as we know we should be. 1. If you define hypocrite as someone who fails to live up perfectly to what he or she believes, then we are all hypocrites. 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. Put your trust in Jesus Christ. Invitations President Nelson has given since he became President of the Church By Sydney Walker 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." God is perfect, and His doctrine is pure. Your background or upbringing might seem different from what you perceive in many Latter-day Saints, but that could be a blessing. He realized that each religion had much that seemed desirable and worthy. Elders SpencerW. Kimball and LeGrand Richards extended the call. And it is bold in describing the blessings Jesus Christ promises those who follow His Way.21, President RussellM. Nelson taught: When your greatest desire is to let God prevail [in your life], many decisions become easier. 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. Its the purpose behind His great plan of happiness, His Church, His priesthood, the scripturesall of it. When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. Eternal life or spiritual death?8. Faith is to hope for things which are not seen but which are true.7. And get pedaling. See F.F. Bosworth, Christ the Healer (1924), 23. We will all become better as a result. 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. You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength. Saturday Morning Session. You do not need to see the Savior, as the Apostles did, to experience the same transformation. Tragic things. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. Tools. To our blessing, many of His words are recorded in the Doctrine and Covenantsavailable to anyone in the world who wishes to read and study them. We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless13 and who promises eternal blessings without number. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News. 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. He will lead you the right way. The world works from the outside in. They rejoice in the knowledge that God speaks to mankind again. 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. The next day, the waiter doubled the bread again, without success. This can be good, but its even better to be known for what we know (the truths that drive our behaviors) and for who we know (the Saviorand how our love for Him inspires our behaviors). President Nelson affirms the Lords teachings about abuse and testifies that God is the source of all truth. 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. 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. When they read the holy scriptures3 and live the teachings of His prophets, they grow closer to the Savior they love so much. This takes steady effort. 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. 33. The Savior reassures us: Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. This is how we offer our whole soulsby sacrificing anything thats holding us back and consecrating the rest to the Lord and His purposes. His family lost everything and had to escape for their lives. The airplane gains no altitude sitting on the runway. Sister Dennis teaches that we should avoid judging others and instead be compassionate and loving toward everyone. Most of all, those who succeed in balancing on a bicycle learn these important tips: Keep your eyes on the road in front of you. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. 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. But that doesnt mean its easy.7 It requires both sacrifice and consecration. This time of bleakness after World War II left its mark upon the world. 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. The following is a summary of what he said. Followers 0. Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk summary His message was and is a message of hope and belonginga testimony that God our Heavenly Father has not abandoned His children. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. Thomas S. Monson. Elder Gong teaches that as we follow Gods plan for us, we will find eternal joy with our families. Elder Christofferson teaches that the doctrine of belonging includes welcoming diversity, being willing to serve and sacrifice, and knowing the Saviors role. 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.. It might sound contrary to the wisdom of the world to suggest that one who is burdened with sorrow should give thanks to God. 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). The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior (Do Not Fear, Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 79). The Costand Blessingsof Discipleship. What qualifies someone to preach the gospel? How long are they?, Oh, my, the man said. This is the way it has always been and will be until the perfect day when Christ Himself reigns personally upon the earth. Inspiration Life Help. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks in the Saturday Afternoon Session of the October 2020 General Conference. But some might say, What do I have to be grateful for when my world is falling apart?. That is your destiny. It is easy to be grateful for things when life seems to be going our way. 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. 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. It is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. Staying balanced is all about moving forward. But how is this possible? Check out these four great LDS conference talks on hope. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ speaks of such an appearance to the people on the American continent. Because we are made of the stuff of eternity. 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? But would that really be helpful in a global church? In essence, he's called God a liar. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. I earnestly pray that your own search for truth will impress upon your heart the desire to come and join with us. It takes time. They changed the lives of people everywhere. He is not a scenic byway or even a major landmark. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 284. 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. They can refine us. By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Second Counselor in the First Presidency Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. But somehow, here on earth, it seems more complicated than it ought to be. He has provided instructions that reveal the way back to Him. In a way, this is what the Pharisees of Jesuss day tried to do. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. The problem is that it diverts our focus from the true Source of our strength, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Those who join this Church love the Savior Jesus Christ and they wish to follow Him. And one day He wants you to inherit all He has.6. Ronald A. Rasband . Elder Holland talks about a powerful tool you can use when your faith starts to waiver. Coreyb. It surpasses disappointment, discouragement, and despair. 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. We seek to love God and serve our neighbors. Truth is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ and taught in His Church. I look back with kindness on the young man I was during my growing-up years. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nevertheless, Nephi said, I did look unto my God, and I did praise him all the day long; and I did not murmur against the Lord because of mine afflictions.4, We can choose to be like Job, who seemed to have everything but then lost it all. No mortal being advances from crawling to walking to running without frequent stumbles, bumps, and bruises. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. When the Apostles recognized the risen Christwhen they experienced the glorious Resurrection of their beloved Saviorthey became different men. This new guide is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices and focuses on values, principles and doctrine rather than specific behavior. Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed. For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. At the heart of Gods plan of happiness is the power to choose. In our daily life it is our paramount task and blessed opportunity to encounter God. The Apostle Paul compared it to looking through a glass, darkly.9 Theres a lot of confusion in the world about what is right and wrong. It inspires humility and fosters empathy toward our fellowmen and all of Gods creation. It is the reason why youre on the earthto learn, grow, and progress and become everything your Father in Heaven has created you for. Why is this? There is one thing we can do to make life sweeter, more joyful, even glorious. a revised version of For the Strength of Youth, Church releases revised For the Strength of Youth guide based on principles, agency, See the full text of Elder Uchtdorfs talk: Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth, pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline Lufthansa, Elder Uchtdorf, a former refugee, promises Ukrainian refugees in Poland: You are not alone, 2022 Sharing the Gospel broadcast: Invitations from Elder Bednar, Elder Uchtdorf, Elder Cook to love, share, invite, Elder Uchtdorf offers apostolic assurance to FSY participants in Seattle: Your strength is the Savior, Elder Uchtdorf visits Navajo community where the Church is helping bring electricity and water, Elder Uchtdorfs general conference addresses, Read more October 2022 general conference coverage, He met his wife, Sister Harriet Reich Uchtdorf, in their teens while attending a branch in Frankfurt, Germany, soon after she and her family joined the Church. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him.2. Romans 8:17; see also Doctrine and Covenants 84:38. Callings Volunteer and Serve Temples Family History. 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. Will we also go away? Viewed in this way, our commitment to Jesus Christ would be one of many things we need to fit into our busy schedules. Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You 6 years ago Overcome the World and Find. 15 of 27. 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. 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. We are all infants compared to the beings of glory and grandeur we are designed to become. The important part of Mr. Uchtdorf's message at General Conference is what he didn't say. 3Nephi 13:3233; see also Matthew 6:3233. It was an anxious time for me, but it must have been terrifying for my beloved parents. After explaining that he has often wondered what Jesus would teach if He was among us today, Elder Uchtdorf listed a few timeless truths taught by the Savior including, "He teaches us to love one another and to be 'full of charity towards all men.'" He gives power to the weary; and to those who feel powerless, He increases strength. We do not shame or attack others. Joy or misery? Everyones situation is different, and the details of each life are unique. To me, these young men and women were perfect. But perhaps there is another way to look at it. 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. If we repent, mistakes do not disqualify us. How can we balance the many demands of life with our desires to offer our whole souls to the Lord? Also see other collected talks. When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength. Because we have no paid local clergy in our worldwide congregations, our members perform the work of ministry themselves. Throughout history, faithful Saints have sacrificed personal desires, comforts, and even their lives for the Savior. 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. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God that there is rain? With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and donts. Jesus taught that our offering may be large or it may be small, but either way, it must be our heartfelt all. Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can choose to be grateful in any circumstances, including in the midst of tribulation. Outward appearances would lose their importance. Like the widow at Jerusalem, we must offer Him our whole souls. But we are all invited to consecrate our lives to Him. But what then of those times when what we wish for seems to be far out of reach? Love our neighbor. Some struggle with unanswered questions about things that have been done or said in the past. 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. For this I pray, and leave you my testimony and blessing, in the name of our Master, Jesus Christ, amen. He would want you to see yourself the way He sees you. Or will we, like Peter, hold fast to the words of eternal life? The kind of connection the scriptures describe as being yoked together so that, with His help, you can carry any burden.5. Elder Renlund teaches how to receive personal revelation through the Holy Ghost and how to avoid deception. It doesnt give you a yes or no about every choice you might ever face. The Church has prepared a revised version of For the Strength of Youth to point young men and young women to Christ. And your efforts are purifying your heart and preparing you for a glorious future. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. While the world was drowning in cynicism, bitterness, hatred, and fear, the example and teachings of these young people filled me with hope. One might ask, If the gospel is so wonderful, why would anyone leave?. 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. Elder Pearson teaches that God expects us to willingly place the Savior at the center of our lives. 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. The diversity of persons and peoples all around the globe is a strength of this Church. This is the bull's-eye of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are part of our progress. Before I reached my 12th birthday, our family had been forced twice to flee our home and start over amid the chaos, fear, and uncertainties caused by war and political division. Gratitude is a catalyst to all Christlike attributes! In this Church that honors personal agency so strongly, that was restored by a young man who asked questions and sought answers, we respect those who honestly search for truth. 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. If you have left the faith you once embraced: Come back again. Throughout the ages, God has spoken through His servants, the prophets. The former was a sacrifice, which has a purifying effect on the giver. Come heed the call of the gentle Christ. Elder Cook teaches about the importance of gaining our own testimonies of Jesus Christ, repenting of our sins, and staying true to God and His work. 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. He would recognize and honor honesty, humility, integrity, faithfulness, compassion, and charity. See Luke 9:35; Joseph SmithHistory 1:17. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. Good or evil? 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. 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. Diversity, being willing to serve and sacrifice, which has a purifying effect on the young I! 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