There are few members of the Church who, at one time or another, have not wrestled with serious or sensitive questions. After the Resurrection, Jesus Christ fulfilled His promise to visit His other sheep.13. 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. 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). 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 For the rising generation, I have a message especially for you from our Savior, Jesus Christ. 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. 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. Our offering may be small, but it must come from our heart and soul. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. They who wait upon the Lord will be renewed by His strength.12. 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. The gospel message they offered transcended politics, history, grudges, grievances, and personal agendas. Elder Sitati teaches how we can develop attributes that help us become better disciples of Christ. The best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Weve been riding long enough that we dont even think about thatit has become normal and natural for us. Those who suffer or grieve find healing here. God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. As Latter-day Saints, we are often known for what we do and dont doour behaviors. 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. It is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ. 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. 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. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. If we repent, mistakes do not disqualify us. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All the more reason to come! 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. They are merely interruptionstemporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. Need some inspiration to lift your soul? What the Pharisees got wrong was that they thought their rules would save them. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A third reason why people join the Church is because walking the path of discipleship leads to precious blessings. Presented by Seagull Book. It is difficult to develop a spirit of gratitude if our thankfulness is only proportional to the number of blessings we can count. He will lead you the right way. It is the work of loving and serving God. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. But we can choose our response. Come and add your talents, gifts, and energies to ours. Thomas S. Monson. Uchtdorf just really spoke to my heart, both in the General Women's session . Clearly, the Lord is building our spiritual capacity. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Sister Craig teaches us three truths that can help us grow as disciples and trust in the Lord through our trials. 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. Throughout the ages, God has spoken through His servants, the prophets. The search for truth has led millions of people to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Talk summary: God lives and cares about all His children, even in hours of turmoil, confusion and chaos. Suppose Jesus came to your ward, to your branch, or to your home today. They came not to blame, lecture, or shame. In a way, this is what the Pharisees of Jesuss day tried to do. We can choose to limit our gratitude, based on the blessings we feel we lack. In these moments, I have listened to my beloved brothers and sisters and grieved with them over their burdens. The Savior always teaches timeless truths. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.6. Yes, you still have temptation and trials. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. 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. In the cold of bitter sorrow, we can experience the closeness and warmth of heavens embrace. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There may have been things said or done that were not in harmony with our values, principles, or doctrine. He is demonstrating increased trust in His covenant people in the latter days. Doctrine and Covenants 78:19; emphasis added. 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. From 1965-1996, he was a pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline, Lufthansa. 223. 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. You can do your best to keep His commandments. On April 2-3, millions worldwide will tune into the 192nd Annual General Conferenceof The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to hear messages from the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders. 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). And I would ask him to invite Jesus Christ into his life, for God is among us! 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. 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. He would know you as you are. That is how we learn. It inspires humility and fosters empathy toward our fellowmen and all of Gods creation. "The sheep is worthy of divine rescue simply because it is loved by the Good Shepherd," President Uchtdorf said. Is everyone given the . Show more Show more. Experts were able to repair most of the statue, but the hands had been damaged so severely that they could not be restored. 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. That He actually appeared in our time to restore truth and lightHis gospel and His Church. 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. Specific rules or applications of those principles work well in some places but not in others. Uchtdorf was really on-point this conference. 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. It might sound contrary to the wisdom of the world to suggest that one who is burdened with sorrow should give thanks to God. Gratitude to our Father in Heaven broadens our perception and clears our vision. He has provided instructions that reveal the way back to Him. 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. . 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. 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. Years later, following Elder Uchtdorf. 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. In our daily life it is our paramount task and blessed opportunity to encounter God. It doesnt make decisions for you. Everyones situation is different, and the details of each life are unique. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. 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. But that doesnt mean its easy.7 It requires both sacrifice and consecration. Struggling? We sometimes think that being grateful is what we do after our problems are solved, but how terribly shortsighted that is. Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can choose to be grateful in any circumstances, including in the midst of tribulation. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks in the Saturday Afternoon Session of the October 2020 General Conference. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13. May we live in thanksgiving daily18especially during the seemingly unexplainable endings that are part of mortality. This type of gratitude transcends whatever is happening around us. Elder Montoya teaches the importance of loving God and ministering to those around us. From that day forward, the heavens opened, and heavenly messengers descended from halls of immortal glory. Viewed in this way, our commitment to Jesus Christ would be one of many things we need to fit into our busy schedules. Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord.9, Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. But how is this possible? Being grateful in times of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances. Isaiah 41:4 - only God is the . I believe the Savior Jesus Christ would want you to see, feel, and know that He is your strength. While the world was drowning in cynicism, bitterness, hatred, and fear, the example and teachings of these young people filled me with hope. One example comes from our prophet, President RussellM. Nelson. Job 36:26 - no one can know the number of God's years. The Uchtdorfs spoke with enthusiasm about the missionary programs that brought their families into the Church. 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. Worldwide - English. 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! Followers 0. Brothers and sisters, have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? 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. Those who follow this path faithfully avoid many of the pitfalls, sorrows, and regrets of life. 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.'" What qualifies someone to preach the gospel? Similar principles apply when it comes to finding balance in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. 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