Clearly, the Lord is building our spiritual capacity. This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul. When we see one thingloving and serving God and His children, in a hundred different waysthen we can work on those things with joy. Would such an approach truly prepare you for a lifetime of Christlike living? My beloved friends, your Heavenly Father loves you with a perfect love. 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. Open your hearts to our Savior and Redeemer, no matter your circumstances, trials, sufferings, or mistakes; you can know that He lives, that He loves you, and that because of Him, you will never be alone. 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. He is not a rest stop in our journey. Many issues become nonissues! Let us take this a step further. 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. There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. By David W. Smith. Also see other collected talks. 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.. 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. The fear must have been oppressive, consuming their hours and dampening their hope. You know how best to groom yourself. 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.. It might sound contrary to the wisdom of the world to suggest that one who is burdened with sorrow should give thanks to God. You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. In praising this faithful widow, the Savior gave us a standard to measure our discipleship in all of its many expressions. At the heart of Gods plan of happiness is the power to choose. Knowing this, how could we ever murmur or remain embittered? 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. Our daily walk with Jesus Christ leads to peace and purpose in this life and profound joy and eternal salvation in the world to come. I am sure they had flaws, but not to me. We are already stretched so thin. This is how we offer our whole soulsby sacrificing anything thats holding us back and consecrating the rest to the Lord and His purposes. Elder Andersen teaches that we can prepare for the Second Coming by making covenants and strengthening our commitment to the Savior. Isaiah 41:4 - only God is the . The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We would be forever changed. 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. True, it is important to frequently count our blessingsand anyone who has tried this knows there are manybut I dont believe the Lord expects us to be less thankful in times of trial than in times of abundance and ease. Its also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. The doubting He would infuse with faith and courage to believe. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God. . But I see youre back to giving only two slices of bread., My dear brothers and sisters, the choice is ours. See 3Nephi 9:20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37. 1 This morning we have had the privilege to hear the prophet of God speak to all the world. As it was with the citizens of Berlin, so it can be with us. At the heart of Gods plan for your happiness is your power to choose.7 Of course, your Heavenly Father wants you to choose eternal joy with Him, and He will help you to achieve it, but He would never force it upon you. 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. Yes, we cherish all the principles of the gospel. See Have I Done Any Good? Hymns, no. Transformed by the profound realization that, indeed, God is among us. 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. In fact, there is not just one reason that applies to the variety of situations. Jesus Christ said, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.11. The airplane gains no altitude sitting on the runway. He is demonstrating increased trust in His covenant people in the latter days. We cannot adjust the volume on others bitterness or rage. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.6. What about your weekly church services? It doesnt give you a yes or no about every choice you might ever face. I have pondered what to say to them, and I have struggled to know how to comfort and support them in their trials. 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. The statue remained without hands. It blooms just as beautifully in the icy landscape of winter as it does in the pleasant warmth of summer. The Lord Jesus Christ spoke once again to the world. I look back with kindness on the young man I was during my growing-up years. Very few of us will ever be asked to sacrifice our lives for the Savior. 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. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. Lift Where You Stand, 2008. If you have left the faith you once embraced: Come back again. Truth gets twisted to make evil seem good and good seem evil.10. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. The more we learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ, the more we realize that endings here in mortality are not endings at all. Just as forward momentum keeps a bicycle balanced and upright, moving forward helps an aircraft overcome the pull of gravity and drag. I have another analogy Im sure every man, woman, and child will be able to relate to. 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. My dear brothers and sisters and my dear friends, there will be times when you wish you could do more. For here you will find what is precious beyond price. You need to know the whys and the hows and then consider the consequences of your choices. 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. Nevertheless, I have learned that there is something that would take away the bitterness that may come into our lives. Perhaps our challenge is that we think balance means dividing our time evenly among competing interests. 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. But would that really be helpful in a global church? Check out these four great LDS conference talks on hope. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints It takes practice. 223. An Offering unto Him 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 following is a summary of what he said. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature (Born of God, Ensign, Nov. 1985, 6). 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. He would know you as you are. When I read this footnote, I had an interesting realizationeven the subheadings of a . It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. (See John 6:28 .) Yes, you still have temptation and trials. 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. The guest replied that everything was fine, but it would have been better if they had served more bread. Viewed in this way, our commitment to Jesus Christ would be one of many things we need to fit into our busy schedules. When we consecrate something, we dont leave it to be consumed upon the altar. Others may be facing the end of their faith, as confusing and conflicting voices in the world tempt them to question, even abandon, what they once knew to be true. In fact, most of the scriptural references do not speak of gratitude for things but rather suggest an overall spirit or attitude of gratitude. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. Scientists have confirmed that people walk in circles when they do not have reliable clues to direct them. Beliefs Worship with Us News About Us. Why is this? Now, for those who are avid bicyclists, comparing discipleship to riding a bike may be a helpful analogy. It doesnt make decisions for you. Weve been riding long enough that we dont even think about thatit has become normal and natural for us. Come, join with us! But we earnestly desire to overcome our faults and the tendency to sin. When he was at the height of his professional career as a heart surgeon, he was called as stake president. Focus on your destination. Saturday Morning Session. And yet, because were all weak and imperfect, some concerns might creep into your mind. But we can choose our response. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Suppose Jesus came to your ward, to your branch, or to your home today. 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. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session ofOctober 2021 general conference. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. He married Sister Harriet Reich in 1962 and they are the parents of two children. For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. All of His commandments are given to make blessings available to us. 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. Of course not. Their Lord appeared to them and declared, Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself.11. Of this I testify and bear witness in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. How long are they?, Oh, my, the man said. 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! 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. You know what you want to accomplish. Coreyb. 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. It can happen to anyone. 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. The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. The Savior reassures us: Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. From 1965-1996, he was a pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline, Lufthansa. 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. 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.'" 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 also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. 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. That there is something that would take away the bitterness that may into. 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