There are many reasons for this, but may I offer a few? Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is not just one of many things we do. But perhaps there is another way to look at it. The Church of Jesus Christ seems to attract the kind and the caring, the honest and the industrious. Faith is to hope for things which are not seen but which are true.7. 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. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. None of us is quite as Christlike as we know we should be. There is an old story of a waiter who asked a customer whether he had enjoyed the meal. 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. And yet He taught them many of the same things He taught in the Holy Land. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News. For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, general conference will be open to the public. When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. It was an anxious time for me, but it must have been terrifying for my beloved parents. Small, seemingly insignificant factors can make a major difference physically and spiritually. 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.. 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. I testify that here you will find the words of eternal life, the promise of blessed redemption, and the pathway to peace and happiness. Tools. President Ezra Taft Benson taught a similar truth: The Lord works from the inside out. Struggling? There are times when we have to answer the same question. Its the purpose behind His great plan of happiness, His Church, His priesthood, the scripturesall of it. It takes patience. They are called by inspiration. After the Resurrection, Jesus Christ fulfilled His promise to visit His other sheep.13. They changed the lives of people everywhere. In their zeal to stop people from breaking the law, they compiled hundreds of rules based on their understanding of sacred writings. Knowing this, how could we ever murmur or remain embittered? Would such an approach truly prepare you for a lifetime of Christlike living? Uchtdorf just really spoke to my heart, both in the General Women's session . Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The problem is that we dont always see things as clearly as we would like to. While the world was drowning in cynicism, bitterness, hatred, and fear, the example and teachings of these young people filled me with hope. Commandments are opportunities to exercise our agency and to receive blessings. Inspiration Life Help. They rejoice in the knowledge that God speaks to mankind again. I am also speaking to those who used to be young, even to those who cant really remember it anymore. The waiter could scarcely wait for the mans reaction. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's Women's Session General Conference talk is entitled, "Three Sisters" in which he discusses three basic attitudes we might use to approach life. Similar principles apply when it comes to finding balance in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. Put simply, an aircraft flies only when air is moving over its wings. Joseph Smith Translation, Matthew 6:38 provides additional insight: Seek not the things of this world but seek ye first to build up the kingdom of God, and to establish his righteousness (in Matthew 6:33, footnotea). 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.. I plead with all who hear or read these words: Come, join with us. We do not shame or attack others. In grief, we can still lift up our hearts in praise. 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. 2010-2019. We cannot adjust the volume on others bitterness or rage. Why is this? 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). They willingly gave of their young lives without thought of earthly gain, wanting only to help others find the joy and peace they had experienced. The Savior would sense that, and I believe He would assure you with words He has spoken in the scriptures: I dont think He would make excuses for your mistakes. Have you ever stopped to think how amazing it is that a huge passenger jet can actually get off the ground and fly? 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. Sister Dennis teaches that we should avoid judging others and instead be compassionate and loving toward everyone. 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. First, this Church was restored in our day by Jesus Christ Himself. Followers of Jesus Christ do not shame or attack others; they seek to love God and serve their neighbors. They came not to blame, lecture, or shame. Coreyb. Puzzling things. Elders SpencerW. Kimball and LeGrand Richards extended the call. We are all infants compared to the beings of glory and grandeur we are designed to become. The guest replied that everything was fine, but it would have been better if they had served more bread. As Elder DaleG. Renlund taught, Our Heavenly Fathers goal in parenting is not to have His children do what is right; it is to have His children choose to do what is right and ultimately become like Him (Choose You This Day, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2018, 104). When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength.. The statue remained without hands. And we should not be surprised to find that the Savior again teaches the core message of His gospel: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy might, mind, and strength; and in the name of Jesus Christ thou shalt serve him.14 He inspires us to seek God15 and live by the teachings He has revealed to His servants, the prophets.16, He teaches us to love one another17 and to be full of charity towards all men.18, He invites us to be His hands, to go about doing good.19 Let us not love in word but in deed and in truth.20, He challenges us to heed His great commission: to love, to share, to invite all to His gospel and His Church.21, He commands us to build holy temples and to enter and serve there.22, He teaches us to become His disciplesthat our hearts should not strive for personal power, wealth, approval, or position. Jesus taught that our offering may be large or it may be small, but either way, it must be our heartfelt all. You need to put your trust in Jesus 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. 9. You do not need to see the Savior, as the Apostles did, to experience the same transformation. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Or we can choose to be like Nephi, whose grateful heart never faltered. Sister Yee teaches that we are blessed as we follow the Savior on the healing path of forgiveness. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13. And that is what happens when they join with usthey have many opportunities to transform their talents, compassion, and time into good works. We openly acknowledge that in nearly 200 years of Church historyalong with an uninterrupted line of inspired, honorable, and divine eventsthere have been some things said and done that could cause people to question. 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. When they read the holy scriptures3 and live the teachings of His prophets, they grow closer to the Savior they love so much. 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. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks in the Saturday Afternoon Session of the October 2020 General Conference. But how is this possible? I often have wondered, What would Jesus teach and do if He were among us today? 33. He would teach us to open our hearts to God and reach out to others. 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. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. 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. 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. 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. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. 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. It can happen to anyone. Keeping Covenants Protects Us, Prepares Us, and Empowers Us, Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work. 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. Perhaps our challenge is that we think balance means dividing our time evenly among competing interests. There is room for you here. 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. Put your trust in Jesus Christ. The Costand Blessingsof Discipleship. (See John 6:28 .) But our common, overall objective is to follow the Way of our Master, Jesus Christ, and return to the presence of our beloved Father in Heaven. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. He is not a rest stop in our journey. What unites us is Jesus Christ and the eternal truths He taught, even if specific applications vary over time and across cultures. It is a gratitude that heals the heart and expands the mind. 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. President Eyring shows how his mother and the prophet Mormon encouraged their posterity to qualify for eternal life through all the trials of mortality. Are You Sleeping through the Restoration? It takes practice. Discipleship, like most things in life, can also be compared to flying an airplane. 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. 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. Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk is delightful and promises a memorable discussion for your group. Saturday Morning Session. Presented by Seagull Book. I earnestly pray that your own search for truth will impress upon your heart the desire to come and join with us. Bad things still happen. 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). Dale G. Renlund Some might ask, But what about my doubts?, Its natural to have questionsthe acorn of honest inquiry has often sprouted and matured into a great oak of understanding. That with His help, there are no limits to what you can accomplish. 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. 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. As it was with the citizens of Berlin, so it can be with us. I look back with kindness on the young man I was during my growing-up years. We seek to love God and serve our neighbors. The Savior has very high standards for those who follow Him the highest of which is the invitation to earnestly seek His will and live by His truths. 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. What is it that keeps these flying machines soaring elegantly through the sky, crossing oceans and continents? That your potential is limitless. As we set aside pride and approach His throne with a broken heart and a contrite spirit,30 He will draw near to us.31. The kind of connection the scriptures describe as being yoked together so that, with His help, you can carry any burden.5. And that is very different from the way the world sees you. It is filled with people who desire with all their heart to keep the commandments, even if they havent mastered them yet. Join with us! My Home Donations Temple Appointments Leader and Clerk Resources Ward Directory and Map Calendar Meetinghouse Locator Notes Patriarchal Blessing All Tools. The scriptures say that, to God, our sacrifices are more sacred than our accomplishments (see Doctrine and Covenants 117:13). . I realize that He has not doomed His children to stumble through mortality without hope for a bright and eternal future. But you can love and serve God. Tragic things. Rarely do we have to pay much attention to keeping our balance on our bicycles. Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You 6 years ago Overcome the World and Find. Recommended Posts. Mosiah 4:29. Talk summary: God lives and cares about all His children, even in hours of turmoil, confusion and chaos. And the invitation to earnestly seek His will and live by His truths is the highest standard possible! This is the way it has always been and will be until the perfect day when Christ Himself reigns personally upon the earth. I suppose the Church would be perfect only if it were run by perfect beings. But you can manage when you know who you are, why you are here, and when you trust God. The problem is that it diverts our focus from the true Source of our strength, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Back then, in the solitude of my loneliest hours, I often wondered, Is there any hope left in the world?. He would want you to see yourself the way He sees you. No one is immune. 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. That movement creates differences in air pressure that give the plane lift. The diversity of persons and peoples all around the globe is a strength of this Church. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 2-3, 2021. By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles If we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to Him and His gospel can't be casual or occasional. Being grateful in times of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances. 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. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. Elder Morrison teaches us how the Lord strengthens us and helps us when we exercise faith in Him during difficult times. You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength. In light of what we know about our eternal destiny, is it any wonder that whenever we face the bitter endings of life, they seem unacceptable to us? My sins will not only be forgiven; they will not even be remembered. Elder Holland teaches what it means to take up the cross as disciples of Jesus Christ. What would that be like? 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. You know how best to groom yourself. Do we need any greater reason to let our hearts be full of thanks unto God?14, Have we not great reason to rejoice?15, How blessed we are if we recognize Gods handiwork in the marvelous tapestry of life. Callings Volunteer and Serve Temples Family History. In fact, most of the scriptural references do not speak of gratitude for things but rather suggest an overall spirit or attitude of gratitude. This is the bull's-eye of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 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. Is everyone given the . Because of Gods perfect love for us and the eternal sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our sinsboth great and smallcan be blotted out and remembered no more.6 We can stand before Him pure, worthy, and sanctified. Your Heavenly Father is the most glorious being in the universe, full of love, joy, purity, holiness, light, grace, and truth. The recounting of his youth, and the chaotic wartimes of East Germany - impressed the depth of his trials upon us. About Us. 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. All rights reserved. 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. 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. It might sound contrary to the wisdom of the world to suggest that one who is burdened with sorrow should give thanks to God. He will lead you the right way. This time of introspection is an opportunity for recalibration. Scientists have confirmed that people walk in circles when they do not have reliable clues to direct them. Viewed in this way, our commitment to Jesus Christ would be one of many things we need to fit into our busy schedules. Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God. See 3Nephi 9:20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37. Throughout the ages, God has spoken through His servants, the prophets.1 This morning we have had the privilege to hear the prophet of God speak to all the world. That is your choice! 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 He wouldnt minimize them. The Savior would declare, in no uncertain terms, that you are a daughter or son of the Almighty God. shared five messages all of Gods children need to hear. 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. It inspires humility and fosters empathy toward our fellowmen and all of Gods creation. In fact, there is not just one reason that applies to the variety of situations. But we are all invited to consecrate our lives to Him. 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. When the entire truth is eventually known, things that didnt make sense to us before will be resolved to our satisfaction. 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. See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. We all need them every day. This type of gratitude transcends whatever is happening around us. He would remind you that 2,000 years ago He took those sins upon Himself so that you could repent. Elder Uchtdorf posted on Facebook on Aug. 11 about the 60-year anniversary of the beginning of construction on the Berlin Wall. Doctrine and Covenants 78:19; emphasis added. Staying balanced is all about moving forward. Ronald A. Rasband . The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. Even on a windy day, enough lift isnt created unless the airplane is moving forward, with enough thrust to counteract the forces holding it back. Ultimately, it is our desires that qualify us for the work of proclaiming the word of God (see Doctrine and Covenants 4:3). See Luke 9:35; Joseph SmithHistory 1:17. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. This objective must remain constant and consistent, whoever we are and whatever else is happening in our lives.3. He would recognize and honor honesty, humility, integrity, faithfulness, compassion, and charity. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. If we repent, mistakes do not disqualify us. Jesus might point out that your covenants with Himmade when you were baptized and renewed each time you partake of the sacramentgive you a special connection with Him. The world works from the outside in. So He allows you to choose: Light or darkness? I've been watching conference since October 2013 and, in between conferences, I think I've listened to every conference from 2005 forward (as well as every talk I can find from Eyring, Holland, and Monson.) With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and donts. They want to roll up their sleeves and become engaged in this great cause. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. His message was and is a message of hope and belonginga testimony that God our Heavenly Father has not abandoned His children. To make this possible, He sent Jesus Christ to be your Savior. Another reason is because the Church provides opportunities for doing good. Our offering may be small, but it must come from our heart and soul. Doctrine and Covenants 121:45. May we allow our souls to expand in thankfulness toward our merciful Heavenly Father. For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. What the Pharisees got wrong was that they thought their rules would save them. It is the work of loving and serving God. RussellM. Nelson, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96. We have this precious record as a tangible witness of the Saviors work. Gratitude to our Father in Heaven broadens our perception and clears our vision. It gave divine answers to important questions we had during these difficult times. Elder Eddy invites us to try the virtue of the word of God and drink deeply from the scriptures. As I pondered this question, I thought about our young American missionaries who served among us during those years. But one event changed all of that. By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Put your trust in Jesus Christ. I have pondered what to say to them, and I have struggled to know how to comfort and support them in their trials. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joy or misery? His family lost everything and had to escape for their lives. I believe the Savior Jesus Christ would want you to see, feel, and know that He is your strength. If I could go back in time, I would comfort him and tell him to stay on the right track and keep searching. He has provided instructions that reveal the way back to Him. 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. 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). We would be forever changed. Joseph Smith said, I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves.17, And King Benjamin told his people in the Book of Mormon, I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may commit sin; for there are divers ways and means, even so many that I cannot number them.18, King Benjamin went on to say, But this much I can tell you, watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of our Lord, even unto the end of your lives.19, Is it wrong to have rules? 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