Worldwide - English. If you have left the faith you once embraced: Come back again. Of course not. What unites us is Jesus Christ and the eternal truths He taught, even if specific applications vary over time and across cultures. However, there are some who leave the Church they once loved. On the fourth day, the waiter was really determined to make the man happy. He is not a scenic byway or even a major landmark. That is part of the plan of happiness gifted to us from our loving Heavenly Father. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. Elder Sitati teaches how we can develop attributes that help us become better disciples of Christ. . No matter how strong our spiritual experiences have been in the past, as human beings we tend to wander. It is unfortunate that some have stumbled because of mistakes made by men. It is a starting question for us as we contemplate becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. 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. But somehow, here on earth, it seems more complicated than it ought to be. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. The search for truth has led millions of people to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Truth is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ and taught in His Church. Their Lord appeared to them and declared, Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself.11. Elder Morrison teaches us how the Lord strengthens us and helps us when we exercise faith in Him during difficult times. Come, join with us! He is your strength. Eternal life or spiritual death?8. You do not need to see the Savior, as the Apostles did, to experience the same transformation. The guest replied that everything was fine, but it would have been better if they had served more bread. Faith is to hope for things which are not seen but which are true.7. 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). (See John 6:28.). Minutes and hours well spent are the building blocks of a life well lived., We can navigate our way through the darkness and trials of this life and find our way back to our loving Heavenly Father if we seek and accept the spiritual landmarks He has provided, embrace personal revelation and strive for daily restoration.. Ronald A. Rasband . They who wait upon the Lord will be renewed by His strength.12. There are times when we have to answer the same question. Bishop Causs teaches the duty we have to take care of Gods creations as stewards over them. RussellM. Nelson, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96. Tools. If you are tempted to give up: Stay yet a little longer. Title page of the Book of Mormon; see Mormon 8:17. Two hundred years ago, the Savior again returned to earth. 223. Dieter F. Uchtdorf 2022 October 2022 Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth April 2022 Our Heartfelt All 2021 October 2021 Daily Restoration April 2021 God among Us 2020 October 2020 God Will Do Something Unimaginable April 2020 Come and Belong 2019 October 2019 Your Great Adventure April 2019 Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart 2018 The answer is forward thrust. Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You 6 years ago Overcome the World and Find. This may be one reason the Lord valued the widows mites more than the contribution of the wealthy. Or we can choose to be like Nephi, whose grateful heart never faltered. I extend to you my love and blessing at this joyful Easter season. They can refine us. 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. In these moments, I have listened to my beloved brothers and sisters and grieved with them over their burdens. For those who are not, dont worry. It would be 28 years before it came down. Posted April 5, 2015. We seek to love God and serve our neighbors. It can happen to anyone. 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. 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. When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength. 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. The principle-based approach of the new For the Strength of Youth guide is consistent with other recent initiatives introduced by the Saviors Church, including Preach My Gospel, ministering, the home-centered Come, Follow Me curriculum, the Children and Youth program, Teaching in the Saviors Way, and the new General Handbook. Ten hours of people giving talks? the man wondered. What he should have said is, 'Mormons believe the Bible has lied to us, and everything you read about God is wrong'. It is the reason why youre on the earthto learn, grow, and progress and become everything your Father in Heaven has created you for. That has been the pattern from the days of Adam until now., Spiritual landmarks like daily prayer, scripture study and approaching God in humility and honesty can help keep one on the path. Our Heartfelt All | Dieter F. Uchtdorf | April 2022 General Conference General Conference 425K subscribers Subscribe 2.2K 101K views 10 months ago Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the. 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. How can we balance the many demands of life with our desires to offer our whole souls to the Lord? Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. Ultimately, it is our desires that qualify us for the work of proclaiming the word of God (see Doctrine and Covenants 4:3). To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Elder Eddy invites us to try the virtue of the word of God and drink deeply from the scriptures. You know the kind of person you want to become.22. He will lead you the right way. Its a wonderful way to get some exercise while also spending time together. If you expect to find perfect people here, you will be disappointed. But whenever I watch someone learning to ride a bike for the first time, Im reminded that its not easy balancing yourself on those two narrow wheels. And one day He wants you to inherit all He has.6. (See John 6:28 .) My wife, Harriet, and I love to go bicycle riding together. The Church of Jesus Christ seems to attract the kind and the caring, the honest and the industrious. As we seek to purify our lives and look unto Christ in every thought,12 everything else begins to align. Principles are eternal and universal. Scientists have confirmed that people walk in circles when they do not have reliable clues to direct them. . Elders SpencerW. Kimball and LeGrand Richards extended the call. Experts were able to repair most of the statue, but the hands had been damaged so severely that they could not be restored. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. One example comes from our prophet, President RussellM. Nelson. Contents General conference 1994 - present First Presidency Christmas devotionals 2009 - present CES/worldwide devotionals 2009 - present It doesnt make decisions for you. My heart overflows with gratitude for my Heavenly Father. 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 want to roll up their sleeves and become engaged in this great cause. Some are facing the end of a cherished relationship, such as the death of a loved one or estrangement from a family member. May we live in thanksgiving daily18especially during the seemingly unexplainable endings that are part of mortality. Published Feb 27, 2023 5:30 p.m. EST Start today to prepare for April 2023 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 1 and 2 by reviewing the talks from October 2022 general conference. For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet (2021 Revision), Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. 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. He emphasized the need for daily introspection and restoration as a spiritual landmark. 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. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. We love you, President Nelson, and I encourage everyone everywhere to study and heed your words. Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. How long are they?, Oh, my, the man said. President Nelson testifies that we can overcome the world and find rest, by the power of Jesus Christ, which we access through our covenants. And I speak to all who love our young people and want them to succeed in life. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. From that day forward, the heavens opened, and heavenly messengers descended from halls of immortal glory. shared five messages all of Gods children need to hear. We do not shame or attack others. 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. But we are all invited to consecrate our lives to Him. Come, join with us! 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. Some might say, I know a member of your Church who is a hypocrite. The best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Lift Where You Stand, 2008. When the entire truth is eventually known, things that didnt make sense to us before will be resolved to our satisfaction. Elder Holland talks about a powerful tool you can use when your faith starts to waiver. A question that creates doubt in some can, after careful investigation, build faith in others. It comes from acknowledging that we do not always understand the trials of life but trusting that one day we will. Sister Dennis teaches that we should avoid judging others and instead be compassionate and loving toward everyone. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. 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. And, to be perfectly frank, there have been times when members or leaders in the Church have simply made mistakes. To many of us, such a standard of whole-souled commitment seems out of reach. Sometimes questions arise because we simply dont have all the information and we just need a bit more patience. 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. Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed. Because of Jesus Christ, our failures do not have to define us. If I could go back in time, I would comfort him and tell him to stay on the right track and keep searching. 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.. He would remind you that 2,000 years ago He took those sins upon Himself so that you could repent. This type of gratitude transcends whatever is happening around us. Those who join this Church love the Savior Jesus Christ and they wish to follow Him. How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God that there is rain? We would be forever changed. Elder McConkie teaches about the importance of learning about Jesus Christ and helping one another come unto Him. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Being grateful in times of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances. By Coreyb April 5, 2015 in General Discussions. 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. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.6. What does this mean for us as disciples of Jesus Christ? 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. Those who suffer or grieve find healing here. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. Join with us! 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. 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. 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. Have you ever stopped to think how amazing it is that a huge passenger jet can actually get off the ground and fly? "The sheep is worthy of divine rescue simply because it is loved by the Good Shepherd," President Uchtdorf said. The poor in spirit and honest of heart find great treasures of knowledge here. You can love and serve His children. Elder Pearson teaches that God expects us to willingly place the Savior at the center of our lives. When his brothers tied him up on the shipwhich he had built to take them to the promised landhis ankles and wrists were so sore they had swollen exceedingly, and a violent storm threatened to swallow him up in the depths of the sea. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature (Born of God, Ensign, Nov. 1985, 6). And how do you get enough air moving over the wings to create lift? No mortal being advances from crawling to walking to running without frequent stumbles, bumps, and bruises. Just as forward momentum keeps a bicycle balanced and upright, moving forward helps an aircraft overcome the pull of gravity and drag. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. There is one thing we can do to make life sweeter, more joyful, even glorious. If you define hypocrite as someone who fails to live up perfectly to what he or she believes, then we are all hypocrites. Its also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him.2. And your efforts are purifying your heart and preparing you for a glorious future. This is how we offer our whole soulsby sacrificing anything thats holding us back and consecrating the rest to the Lord and His purposes. Why would anyone want to join such a church?, The couple smiled and said, We thought you would never ask.. 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). Back then, in the solitude of my loneliest hours, I often wondered, Is there any hope left in the world?. Sacrifice and consecration are two heavenly laws that we covenant to obey in the holy temple. Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord.9, Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. That with His help, there are no limits to what you can accomplish. They are called by inspiration. You can do your best to keep His commandments. 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. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is not just one of many things we do. Bad things still happen. 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. Now, for those who are avid bicyclists, comparing discipleship to riding a bike may be a helpful analogy. I am sure they had flaws, but not to me. And that is what happens when they join with usthey have many opportunities to transform their talents, compassion, and time into good works. This new guide is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices and focuses on values, principles and doctrine rather than specific behavior. We are already stretched so thin. First, this Church was restored in our day by Jesus Christ Himself. To those who have separated themselves from the Church, I say, my dear friends, there is yet a place for you here. Presented by Seagull Book. Its the purpose behind His great plan of happiness, His Church, His priesthood, the scripturesall of it. But He works through usHis imperfect childrenand imperfect people make mistakes. 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. 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. Gratitude is a catalyst to all Christlike attributes! The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. 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. 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. Sister Browning encourages us to see our lives from a gospel perspective in order to see more of the Savior in our lives. We dedicate it to Him and His holy purposes.10 We receive the talents that the Lord has given us and strive to increase them, manifold, to become even more helpful in building the Lords kingdom.11. Yes, you still have temptation and trials. Sometimes we assume it is because they have been offended or lazy or sinful. There are many reasons for this, but may I offer a few? It is a starting question for us as we contemplate becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. Similar principles apply when it comes to finding balance in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. There may have been things said or done that were not in harmony with our values, principles, or doctrine. Joy or misery? In a way, this is what the Pharisees of Jesuss day tried to do. Missionary Service Blessed My Life Forever, We Are The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, A Mighty Change of Heart: I Have Nothing More to Give You, Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: We Can Be More Than Conquerors, Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong, Video: You Are the Women He Foresaw, Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory, Teaching Self-Reliance to Children and Youth, The Covenant Path: The Way to Eternal Life. His family lost everything and had to escape for their lives. Elder Gong teaches that as we follow Gods plan for us, we will find eternal joy with our families. 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. You might be surprised to find that we have yearnings and struggles and hopes similar to yours. 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. What about your weekly church services? I could never join a church that had someone like him as a member.. 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. 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. I look back with kindness on the young man I was during my growing-up years. If we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to Him and His gospel cant be casual or occasional. "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.". Elder Olsen teaches that the answer to our challenges and questions is Jesus Christ. 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. Clearly, the Lord is building our spiritual capacity. 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. It is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Contents. Often their grief is caused by what seems to them as an ending. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session ofOctober 2021 general conference. A post shared by Dieter F. Uchtdorf (@dieterfuchtdorf), 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. Commandments are opportunities to exercise our agency and to receive blessings. 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? 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. Saturday Morning Session. 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. The Savior reassures us: Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 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. President Oaks teaches that God inspires many organizations and individuals to help those in need and that the Church is committed to work with others in that effort. 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. The kind of connection the scriptures describe as being yoked together so that, with His help, you can carry any burden.5. 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. 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. Transformed by the profound realization that, indeed, God is among us. He would know you as you are. Show more Show more He Will Place You on His. 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. 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 requires letting some things go and letting other things grow. 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. We have this precious record as a tangible witness of the Saviors work. 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. Life no longer feels like a long list of separate efforts held in tenuous balance. This is the Church of Jesus Christ. Born on November 6, 1940, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Dieter F. Uchtdorf had a childhood colored by the horror of World War II. Rarely do we have to pay much attention to keeping our balance on our bicycles. There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. Invitations President Nelson has given since he became President of the Church By Sydney Walker Luke 5:10; 8:50; 12:7; Doctrine and Covenants 38:15; 50:41; 98:1. You need to know the whys and the hows and then consider the consequences of your choices. There is room for you here. 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. Elder Pino suggests four habits to help members of the Church stay on the covenant path. Yes, we cherish all the principles of the gospel. That He speaks to prophets again; that God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. Nevertheless, I have learned that there is something that would take away the bitterness that may come into our lives. Keeping Covenants Protects Us, Prepares Us, and Empowers Us, Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work. Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice, Elder Uchtdorf tweeted on Sept. 24. But how is this possible? 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). We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless13 and who promises eternal blessings without number. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. Followers 0. 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. In pain, we can glory in Christs Atonement. Could I suggest that we see gratitude as a disposition, a way of life that stands independent of our current situation? But what then of those times when what we wish for seems to be far out of reach? 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