A third reason why people join the Church is because walking the path of discipleship leads to precious blessings. It is a gratitude that heals the heart and expands the mind. We all need them every day. Without landmarks, it is human nature to drift off course. Would such an approach truly prepare you for a lifetime of Christlike living? Light and knowledge poured forth from the celestial throne. 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. It doesnt give you a yes or no about every choice you might ever face. We cannot adjust the volume on others bitterness or rage. 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. Born on November 6, 1940, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Dieter F. Uchtdorf had a childhood colored by the horror of World War II. 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. From 1965-1996, he was a pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline, Lufthansa. There is room for you here. Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice, Elder Uchtdorf tweeted on Sept. 24. The Joyful Burden of Discipleship. Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice. All rights reserved. He will lead you the right way. He would see right into your heart. Elder Johnson teaches that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can be cleansed of our sins and imperfections. My mother and father shared little about this burden with us four children. That is how we learn. When he was at the height of his professional career as a heart surgeon, he was called as stake president. thou hast the words of eternal life.11. In preparing for this message today, I have felt strong promptings to address the young women and young men. Discipleship, like most things in life, can also be compared to flying an airplane. 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. You know how best to groom yourself. When they read the holy scriptures3 and live the teachings of His prophets, they grow closer to the Savior they love so much. The airplane gains no altitude sitting on the runway. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. The doubting He would infuse with faith and courage to believe. 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). 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. Need some inspiration to lift your soul? shared five messages all of Gods children need to hear. Oh, no, the couple explained. Followers of Jesus Christ do not shame or attack others; they seek to love God and serve their neighbors. It is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ. 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.'" That movement creates differences in air pressure that give the plane lift. Anciently, Gods people sacrificed the firstlings of their flocks in honor of the coming Messiah. This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. 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. Elder Eddy invites us to try the virtue of the word of God and drink deeply from the scriptures. To those who have separated themselves from the Church, I say, my dear friends, there is yet a place for you here. The search for truth has led millions of people to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is filled with people who desire with all their heart to keep the commandments, even if they havent mastered them yet. Those who suffer or grieve find healing here. 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. And I speak to all who love our young people and want them to succeed in life. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So the problem with listing every possible do and dont isnt just that its impractical and unsustainable. 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). 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. Your Heavenly Father is the most glorious being in the universe, full of love, joy, purity, holiness, light, grace, and truth. To make this possible, He sent Jesus Christ to be your Savior. There may have been things said or done that were not in harmony with our values, principles, or doctrine. Check out these four great LDS conference talks on hope. Eternal life or spiritual death?8. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. Jesus Christ is our perfect example, and we strive with all the energy of our soul to follow Him. 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). I often have wondered, What would Jesus teach and do if He were among us today? 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. He has provided instructions that reveal the way back to Him. With our heart and soul we yearn to become better with the help of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Actually, it is not that simple. President Nelson recently spoke of the need for each of us to remove, with the Saviors help, the old debris in our lives. 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! Recommended Posts. Faith is to hope for things which are not seen but which are true.7. The recounting of his youth, and the chaotic wartimes of East Germany - impressed the depth of his trials upon us. Struggling? Many years ago, President BoydK. Packer spoke these powerful words: True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You 6 years ago Overcome the World and Find. 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. 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. Talk summary: God lives and cares about all His children, even in hours of turmoil, confusion and chaos. Jesus taught that our offering may be large or it may be small, but either way, it must be our heartfelt all. 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. Best LDS Talks On Faith. By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Put your trust in Jesus Christ. Multicultural Conference Multicultural Conference. 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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewed in this way, our commitment to Jesus Christ would be one of many things we need to fit into our busy schedules. 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. Luke 5:10; 8:50; 12:7; Doctrine and Covenants 38:15; 50:41; 98:1. We can choose to be grateful, no matter what. But one event changed all of that. You know the kind of person you want to become.22. 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 Uchtdorfs spoke with enthusiasm about the missionary programs that brought their families into the Church. Our loving Heavenly Father knows that choosing to develop a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy and great happiness. My heart overflows with gratitude for my Heavenly Father. While this may seem like a juvenile and overly simplistic analogy, it's still a good way to illustrate these principles. The poor in spirit and honest of heart find great treasures of knowledge here. It inspires humility and fosters empathy toward our fellowmen and all of Gods creation. RussellM. Nelson, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96. Elder Silva describes his conversion experience and encourages young men and young women to serve missions. And yet He taught them many of the same things He taught in the Holy Land. When we see one thingloving and serving God and His children, in a hundred different waysthen we can work on those things with joy. For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, general conference will be open to the public. 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. The following is a summary of what he said. If we repent, mistakes do not disqualify us. Elder Gong teaches that as we follow Gods plan for us, we will find eternal joy with our families. What unites us is Jesus Christ and the eternal truths He taught, even if specific applications vary over time and across cultures. 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. See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. President Eyring shows how his mother and the prophet Mormon encouraged their posterity to qualify for eternal life through all the trials of mortality. We are already stretched so thin. President Nelson affirms the Lords teachings about abuse and testifies that God is the source of all truth. 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. Elder Sitati teaches how we can develop attributes that help us become better disciples of Christ. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. After the Resurrection, Jesus Christ fulfilled His promise to visit His other sheep.13. And yet this seemingly inconsequential donation caught the Saviors attention. "Lord, I Believe" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. 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. Its also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. If you expect to find perfect people here, you will be disappointed. Of this I testify and bear witness in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Saviors infinite Atonement completely changes the way we may view our transgressions and imperfections. Come and add your talents, gifts, and energies to ours. Principles are eternal and universal. Matthew 14:27; John 16:33; Doctrine and Covenants 61:36; 68:6; 78:18. 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 new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. It surpasses disappointment, discouragement, and despair. It requires letting some things go and letting other things grow. Pres. The problem is that we dont always see things as clearly as we would like to. Will we also go away? 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. 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). While the world was drowning in cynicism, bitterness, hatred, and fear, the example and teachings of these young people filled me with hope. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. In our daily life it is our paramount task and blessed opportunity to encounter God. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. 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. 83K views 4 months ago Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 1-2, 2022. Show more Show more. 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. Sister Dennis teaches that we should avoid judging others and instead be compassionate and loving toward everyone. 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. See F.F. Bosworth, Christ the Healer (1924), 23. "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.". Your loving Father in Heaven knows your heart. Very few of us will ever be asked to sacrifice our lives for the Savior. That is your destiny. And, to be perfectly frank, there have been times when members or leaders in the Church have simply made mistakes. We made a commitment then, he said, to seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness [Matthew 6:33], feeling confident that everything else would be added unto us, as the Lord promised (Russell Marion Nelson, From Heart to Heart: An Autobiography [1979], 114). And young men and young men and young women to serve missions and, to your. 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