He would recognize and honor honesty, humility, integrity, faithfulness, compassion, and charity. You can do your best to keep His commandments. The waiter could scarcely wait for the mans reaction. He has provided instructions that reveal the way back to Him. 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. Brothers and sisters, have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? President Eyring shows how his mother and the prophet Mormon encouraged their posterity to qualify for eternal life through all the trials of mortality. The problem is that we dont always see things as clearly as we would like to. This is how we offer our whole soulsby sacrificing anything thats holding us back and consecrating the rest to the Lord and His purposes. This may be one reason the Lord valued the widows mites more than the contribution of the wealthy. Elder McConkie teaches about the importance of learning about Jesus Christ and helping one another come unto Him. But some might say, What do I have to be grateful for when my world is falling apart?. 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. In other words, Im suggesting that instead of being thankful for things, we focus on being thankful in our circumstanceswhatever they may be. Keeping Covenants Protects Us, Prepares Us, and Empowers Us, Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work. I have pondered what to say to them, and I have struggled to know how to comfort and support them in their trials. I plead with all who hear or read these words: Come, join with us. Pres. 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. And that is what happens when they join with usthey have many opportunities to transform their talents, compassion, and time into good works. The following is a summary of what he said. We cannot adjust the volume on others bitterness or rage. We would be forever changed. 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. 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. And yet, because were all weak and imperfect, some concerns might creep into your mind. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. However, there are some who leave the Church they once loved. 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. 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 speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 192nd Annual General Conference held in the Conference Center on April 3, 2022. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Elder Holland talks about a powerful tool you can use when your faith starts to waiver. But I see youre back to giving only two slices of bread., My dear brothers and sisters, the choice is ours. While this may seem like a juvenile and overly simplistic analogy, it's still a good way to illustrate these principles. 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 answers, Whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God (Doctrine and Covenants 11:4). They changed the world. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. Elder Renlund teaches how to receive personal revelation through the Holy Ghost and how to avoid deception. It comes from acknowledging that we do not always understand the trials of life but trusting that one day we will. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. Similar principles apply when it comes to finding balance in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. The Saviors infinite Atonement completely changes the way we may view our transgressions and imperfections. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. It requires letting some things go and letting other things grow. Pres. Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk is delightful and promises a memorable discussion for your group. 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. See Marcus Tullius Cicero, Oratio Pro Cno Plancio, XXXIII, section 80; quoted in JosephB. Wirthlin, Live in Thanksgiving Daily, Ensign, Sept. 2001, 8. I suppose the guide could give you long lists of clothes you shouldnt wear, words you shouldnt say, and movies you shouldnt watch. You know what you want to accomplish. The following is a summary of what he said. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. The Joyful Burden of Discipleship. 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. 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. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. Joy or misery? 33. For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. 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. I often have wondered, What would Jesus teach and do if He were among us today? Ultimately, it is our desires that qualify us for the work of proclaiming the word of God (see Doctrine and Covenants 4:3). This time of introspection is an opportunity for recalibration. It is a starting question for us as we contemplate becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. This principle is echoed in the plea of the Book of Mormon prophet Amaleki: Come unto Christ, who is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption. Sometimes we assume it is because they have been offended or lazy or sinful. In their zeal to stop people from breaking the law, they compiled hundreds of rules based on their understanding of sacred writings. Yes, we cherish all the principles of the gospel. I bear witness that our Heavenly Father lives, that Jesus Christ leads His Church, that President RussellM. Nelson is His prophet. When the entire truth is eventually known, things that didnt make sense to us before will be resolved to our satisfaction. All the more reason to come! Posted April 5, 2015. The important part of Mr. Uchtdorf's message at General Conference is what he didn't say. After the Resurrection, Jesus Christ fulfilled His promise to visit His other sheep.13. He would want you to see yourself the way He sees you. I am also speaking to those who used to be young, even to those who cant really remember it anymore. It gave divine answers to important questions we had during these difficult times. There is room for you here. If you could see into our hearts, you would probably find that you fit in better than you suppose. In our daily life it is our paramount task and blessed opportunity to encounter God. If you expect to find perfect people here, you will be disappointed. 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. Scientists have confirmed that people walk in circles when they do not have reliable clues to direct them. You do not need to see the Savior, as the Apostles did, to experience the same transformation. From that day forward, the heavens opened, and heavenly messengers descended from halls of immortal glory. By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Second Counselor in the First Presidency Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. He will lead you the right way. The poor in spirit and honest of heart find great treasures of knowledge here. 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. But we earnestly desire to overcome our faults and the tendency to sin. Very few of us will ever be asked to sacrifice our lives for the Savior. If we earnestly keep practicing, always striving to keep Gods commandments, and committing our efforts to repenting, enduring, and applying what we learn, line upon line, we will gather light into our souls.10 And though we may not fully comprehend our full potential now, we know that, when [the Savior] shall appear, we will see His countenance in us and shall see him as he is.11, Yes, the world is in turmoil. shared five messages all of Gods children need to hear. President Nelson recently spoke of the need for each of us to remove, with the Saviors help, the old debris in our lives. 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. 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. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. The words of Doctrine and Covenants 58:42 are some of the most inspiring and encouraging in scripture: He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more. What joy this gives me to know that if I continue to repent, in that future day when I shall fall on my knees before my Savior and Redeemer, He will lift me up and embrace me. He is demonstrating increased trust in His covenant people in the latter days. His message directed to those who cant really remember it anymore teach and do if he were us. 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