When the Apostles recognized the risen Christwhen they experienced the glorious Resurrection of their beloved Saviorthey became different men. 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. 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. The doubting He would infuse with faith and courage to believe. Over the years, I have had the sacred opportunity to meet with many people whose sorrows seem to reach the very depths of their soul. There are times when we have to answer the same question. 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. You know the kind of person you want to become.22. Show more Show more He Will Place You on His. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. 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. How could we ever keep our eyes on the ground when the King of kings invites us to take flight into an unimaginable future of divine happiness?5. Mosiah 4:29. He is not a scenic byway or even a major landmark. 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! Elder Pino suggests four habits to help members of the Church stay on the covenant path. In preparing for this message today, I have felt strong promptings to address the young women and young men. When we see one thingloving and serving God and His children, in a hundred different waysthen we can work on those things with joy. And at the center of it all is His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ,7 and His sacrifice for us. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. This type of gratitude transcends whatever is happening around us. In grief, we can still lift up our hearts in praise. There is one thing we can do to make life sweeter, more joyful, even glorious. 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. After the meal, the man looked up and said, Good as always. 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). We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless13 and who promises eternal blessings without number. Thomas S. Monson. Luke 5:10; 8:50; 12:7; Doctrine and Covenants 38:15; 50:41; 98:1. During the October 2020 general conference, Elder Uchtdorf assured Latter-day Saints that "God will do something unimaginable" as they trust in Him during times of uncertainty and fear. None of us is quite as Christlike as we know we should be. How priceless are these words to us today! 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 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. This time of bleakness after World War II left its mark upon the world. Ultimately, it is our desires that qualify us for the work of proclaiming the word of God (see Doctrine and Covenants 4:3). Come, join with us! In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. They rejoice in the knowledge that God speaks to mankind again. The Savior would declare, in no uncertain terms, that you are a daughter or son of the Almighty God. Do members of your church actually do what you have said?, That and more. But it is wrong to focus only on rules instead of focusing on the Savior. Throughout history, faithful Saints have sacrificed personal desires, comforts, and even their lives for the Savior. In any circumstance, our sense of gratitude is nourished by the many and sacred truths we do know: that our Father has given His children the great plan of happiness; that through the Atonement of His Son, Jesus Christ, we can live forever with our loved ones; that in the end, we will have glorious, perfect, and immortal bodies, unburdened by sickness or disability; and that our tears of sadness and loss will be replaced with an abundance of happiness and joy, good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.10, It must have been this kind of testimony that transformed the Saviors Apostles from fearful, doubting men into fearless, joyful emissaries of the Master. As of September 2013 the Church has more than 15 million members around the world. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospeltruths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. All the more reason to come! As we seek to purify our lives and look unto Christ in every thought,12 everything else begins to align. There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. 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. Despite past heartache, each of us can begin again, he wrote. The Joyful Burden of Discipleship. There an elderly woman standing by Dieter's mother in a food line invited the Uchtdorf family to sacrament . In essence, he's called God a liar. All of His commandments are given to make blessings available to us. Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord.9, Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. Eternal life or spiritual death?8. I have pondered what to say to them, and I have struggled to know how to comfort and support them in their trials. One look into His eyes and we would never be the same. He would remind you that 2,000 years ago He took those sins upon Himself so that you could repent. Oh, no, the couple explained. But you can love and serve God. Put your trust in Jesus Christ. This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul. Love our neighbor. 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. 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. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. Coreyb. This is the Church of Jesus Christ. Another reason is because the Church provides opportunities for doing good. In fact, there is not just one reason that applies to the variety of situations. You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. My heart overflows with gratitude for my Heavenly Father. All rights reserved. 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. 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. We seek to love God and serve our neighbors. 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. 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 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. 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 can happen to anyone. Then, when the Savior appeared, they did not recognize Him. They who wait upon the Lord will be renewed by His strength.12. Because of Jesus Christ, our failures do not have to define us. The Church of Jesus Christ seems to attract the kind and the caring, the honest and the industrious. 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. It blooms just as beautifully in the icy landscape of winter as it does in the pleasant warmth of summer. It sounds like an easy choice, doesnt it? Need some inspiration to lift your soul? The Savior answers, Whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God (Doctrine and Covenants 11:4). 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 does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges. You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. It takes practice. God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. It is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ. My wife, Harriet, and I love to go bicycle riding together. We are all infants compared to the beings of glory and grandeur we are designed to become. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the First Presidency January 13, 2013 If you follow the Spirit, your personal search for the truth inevitably leads you to the Lord and Savior, even Jesus Christ, for He is "the way, the truth, and the life." This may not be the most convenient way, but it will be His waythe Savior's redeeming way. We cannot adjust the volume on others bitterness or rage. We see baptism as the starting point in our journey of discipleship. 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. 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. 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. And that is what happens when they join with usthey have many opportunities to transform their talents, compassion, and time into good works. 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. What qualifies someone to preach the gospel? They are called by inspiration. Let us take this a step further. 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." 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). 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. He would want you to see yourself the way He sees you. It is loving and serving Gods children.13. Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed. See Luke 9:35; Joseph SmithHistory 1:17. No mortal being advances from crawling to walking to running without frequent stumbles, bumps, and bruises. 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). So He allows you to choose: Light or darkness? 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. 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 came not to blame, lecture, or shame. 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. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. Recommended Posts. Two hundred years ago, the Savior again returned to earth. With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and donts. Endings are not our destiny. 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. He is not a rest stop in our journey. Elder Eddy invites us to try the virtue of the word of God and drink deeply from the scriptures. 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. The problem is that we dont always see things as clearly as we would like to. Because we have no paid local clergy in our worldwide congregations, our members perform the work of ministry themselves. 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). My dear brothers and sisters and my dear friends, there will be times when you wish you could do more. 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. To make this possible, He sent Jesus Christ to be your Savior. In our daily life it is our paramount task and blessed opportunity to encounter God. Talk summary: God lives and cares about all His children, even in hours of turmoil, confusion and chaos. It left its mark upon me. The poor in spirit and honest of heart find great treasures of knowledge here. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Eyring shows how his mother and the prophet Mormon encouraged their posterity to qualify for eternal life through all the trials of mortality. Elder Silva describes his conversion experience and encourages young men and young women to serve missions. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. Doctrine and Covenants 59:7; see also Ephesians 5:20; 1Thessalonians 5:18; Mosiah 26:39; Alma 7:23; Doctrine and Covenants 98:1. They accepted with courage and determination the torture, humiliation, and even death that would come to them because of their testimony.12 They were not deterred from praising and serving their Lord. Doctrine and Covenants 121:45. 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. The Savior always teaches timeless truths. The kind of connection the scriptures describe as being yoked together so that, with His help, you can carry any burden.5. In this talk, President Uchtdorf shares the powerful lesson that Heavenly Father will never forget us and what we can do to never forget Him. The fear must have been oppressive, consuming their hours and dampening their hope. When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. Nevertheless, I have learned that there is something that would take away the bitterness that may come into our lives. Job 36:26 - no one can know the number of God's years. Our loving Heavenly Father knows that choosing to develop a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy and great happiness. He has provided instructions that reveal the way back to Him. If you define hypocrite as someone who fails to live up perfectly to what he or she believes, then we are all hypocrites. It was an anxious time for me, but it must have been terrifying for my beloved parents. Suppose Jesus came to your ward, to your branch, or to your home today. I am also speaking to those who used to be young, even to those who cant really remember it anymore. Anciently, Gods people sacrificed the firstlings of their flocks in honor of the coming Messiah. 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