I am also speaking to those who used to be young, even to those who cant really remember it anymore. Commandments are opportunities to exercise our agency and to receive blessings. It left its mark upon me. Are You Sleeping through the Restoration? Jesus Christ said, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.11. Elder Andersen teaches that we can prepare for the Second Coming by making covenants and strengthening our commitment to the Savior. 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. Good or evil? Sometimes we assume it is because they have been offended or lazy or sinful. 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. RussellM. Nelson, Let God Prevail, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 94. The following is a summary of what he said. As of September 2013 the Church has more than 15 million members around the world. When we see one thingloving and serving God and His children, in a hundred different waysthen we can work on those things with joy. Check out these four great LDS conference talks on hope. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. Gratitude is a catalyst to all Christlike attributes! If you have left the faith you once embraced: Come back again. Elder Holland teaches what it means to take up the cross as disciples of Jesus Christ. Take up your cross and follow Him.12. Rather, we put it to use in the Lords service. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. His father was conscripted into the German Army, and his mother relocated the family to Zwickau, Germany. And your efforts are purifying your heart and preparing you for a glorious future. He has proven His love in endless ways, but above all by giving His Only Begotten Son as a sacrifice and as a gift to His children to make the return to our heavenly parents a reality. There are times when we have to answer the same question. We will all become better as a result. Keeping Covenants Protects Us, Prepares Us, and Empowers Us, Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work. Life no longer feels like a long list of separate efforts held in tenuous balance. In this talk, President Uchtdorf shares the powerful lesson that Heavenly Father will never forget us and what we can do to never forget Him. But how is this possible? In essence, he's called God a liar. 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. But you can love and serve God. That your potential is limitless. Like the widow at Jerusalem, we must offer Him our whole souls. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. I extend to you my love and blessing at this joyful Easter season. He gives power to the weary; and to those who feel powerless, He increases strength. You know what you want to accomplish. It takes time. They who wait upon the Lord will be renewed by His strength.12. So the problem with listing every possible do and dont isnt just that its impractical and unsustainable. Brothers and sisters, dear friends, we need your unique talents and perspectives. President Nelson affirms the Lords teachings about abuse and testifies that God is the source of all truth. However, there are some who leave the Church they once loved. And get pedaling. Elder Bednar uses the parable of the royal marriage feast to teach that, through the righteous use of our moral agency, we can choose to be chosen of the Lord. Throughout the ages, God has spoken through His servants, the prophets. For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. Instead of dwelling on them and feeling irredeemable or hopeless, we can learn from them and feel hopeful.8 The cleansing gift of repentance allows us to leave our sins behind and emerge a new creature.9. You know how best to groom yourself. You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength. Knock, and it will be opened unto you.28 Trust the Lord.29. The Savior would declare, in no uncertain terms, that you are a daughter or son of the Almighty God. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony, The Doctrines and Principles Contained in the Articles of Faith, Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee, Lamentations of Jeremiah: Beware of Bondage, Teaching with the Power and Authority of God, The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping. Then, when the Savior appeared, they did not recognize Him. 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). It is easy to be grateful for things when life seems to be going our way. Coreyb. I testify that here you will find the words of eternal life, the promise of blessed redemption, and the pathway to peace and happiness. Also President Uchtdorf doesn't speak in his native German (although he jokingly began to for a second while conducting). In spite of our human imperfections, I am confident that you will find among the members of this Church many of the finest souls this world has to offer. My Home Donations Temple Appointments Leader and Clerk Resources Ward Directory and Map Calendar Meetinghouse Locator Notes Patriarchal Blessing All Tools. Coreyb. The Lord Jesus Christ spoke once again to the world. 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). In preparing for this message today, I have felt strong promptings to address the young women and young men. 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. I believe the Savior Jesus Christ would want you to see, feel, and know that He is your strength. We can choose to limit our gratitude, based on the blessings we feel we lack. 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. With our heart and soul we yearn to become better with the help of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. But one event changed all of that. Its a wonderful way to get some exercise while also spending time together. Back then, in the solitude of my loneliest hours, I often wondered, Is there any hope left in the world?. For here you will find what is precious beyond price. Some struggle with unanswered questions about things that have been done or said in the past. They changed the lives of people everywhere. Small, seemingly insignificant factors can make a major difference physically and spiritually. Born on November 6, 1940, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Dieter F. Uchtdorf had a childhood colored by the horror of World War II. 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. 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. The statue remained without hands. Job 36:26 - no one can know the number of God's years. Show more Show more. It blooms just as beautifully in the icy landscape of winter as it does in the pleasant warmth of summer. It was an anxious time for me, but it must have been terrifying for my beloved parents. President Nelson teaches about the importance of temples and announces plans to build more temples. Elder Pearson teaches that God expects us to willingly place the Savior at the center of our lives. 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 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. See Luke 9:35; Joseph SmithHistory 1:17. To help you find the Way and to help you make Christs doctrine the guiding influence in your life, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prepared a new resource, a revised version of For the Strength of Youth. 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. Throughout history, faithful Saints have sacrificed personal desires, comforts, and even their lives for the Savior. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. The next day, when the man returned, the waiter doubled the amount of bread, giving him four slices instead of two, but still the man was not happy. Specific rules or applications of those principles work well in some places but not in others. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. He has provided instructions that reveal the way back to Him. President Eyring shows how his mother and the prophet Mormon encouraged their posterity to qualify for eternal life through all the trials of mortality. 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. By David W. Smith. When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation. 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. It would be 28 years before it came down. No mortal being advances from crawling to walking to running without frequent stumbles, bumps, and bruises. For those who are not, dont worry. The Church of Jesus Christ seems to attract the kind and the caring, the honest and the industrious. Sister Dennis teaches that we should avoid judging others and instead be compassionate and loving toward everyone. This type of gratitude transcends whatever is happening around us. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. The Savior answers, Whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God (Doctrine and Covenants 11:4). 3Nephi 13:3233; see also Matthew 6:3233. I bear witness that our Heavenly Father lives, that Jesus Christ leads His Church, that President RussellM. Nelson is His prophet. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. Principles are eternal and universal. Despite past heartache, each of us can begin again, he wrote. President Ezra Taft Benson taught a similar truth: The Lord works from the inside out. At the heart of Gods plan of happiness is the power to choose. 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. It comes from acknowledging that we do not always understand the trials of life but trusting that one day we will. Eternal life or spiritual death?8. He met a nice couple who represented The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and asked, What do you require of your members?, We do not require anything, they replied. 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. President Uchtdorf talked about Christ's everlasting love and capability to forgive even the most lost and wandering members and shared the parable of the lost sheep. It is so humbling to know that this magnificent and supernal future is possiblenot because of who we are but because of who God is. 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. In fact, it impressed Him so deeply that he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.1. I invite you to pray, he said, to identify the debris you should remove from your life so you can become more worthy (Welcome Message, Liahona, May 2021, 7). 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. See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. They apply to people of every age and in any circumstance. 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. It sounds like an easy choice, doesnt it? The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. It is a starting question for us as we contemplate becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. It takes patience. 15 of 27. We are already stretched so thin. It takes practice. That is part of the plan of happiness gifted to us from our loving Heavenly Father. Thomas S. Monson. 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. That is your choice! With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and donts. He knows that you cant do everything your heart wants you to do. Its the purpose behind His great plan of happiness, His Church, His priesthood, the scripturesall of it. Believing in God is commendable, but most people want to do more than listen to inspirational sermons or dream of their mansions above.4 They want to put their faith into practice. 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.. As followers of Jesus Christ, we follow this example. Experts were able to repair most of the statue, but the hands had been damaged so severely that they could not be restored. 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. Luke 5:10; 8:50; 12:7; Doctrine and Covenants 38:15; 50:41; 98:1. The Church has prepared a revised version of For the Strength of Youth to point young men and young women to Christ. Contents. 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. And that is very different from the way the world sees you. 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). . Discipleship, like most things in life, can also be compared to flying an airplane. That He actually appeared in our time to restore truth and lightHis gospel and His 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. 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. Jeffrey R. Holland. And yet, because were all weak and imperfect, some concerns might creep into your mind. To the Lord, the value of the donation was measured not by the effect it had on the treasury but by the effect it had on the heart of the donor. SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 6: Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the Mormon First President speaks during the fourth session of the 183rd Semi-Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 6, 2013. You can love and serve His children. Faith is to hope for things which are not seen but which are true.7. 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. Show more Show more He Will Place You on His. That He speaks to prophets again; that God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. The more we learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ, the more we realize that endings here in mortality are not endings at all. Elder Christofferson teaches that the doctrine of belonging includes welcoming diversity, being willing to serve and sacrifice, and knowing the Saviors role. There an elderly woman standing by Dieter's mother in a food line invited the Uchtdorf family to sacrament . Elders SpencerW. Kimball and LeGrand Richards extended the call. What about your weekly church services? Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord.9, Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. Followers of Jesus Christ do not shame or attack others; they seek to love God and serve their neighbors. He is your strength. The Saviors infinite Atonement completely changes the way we may view our transgressions and imperfections. 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. 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. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. 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). How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God that there is rain? Love our neighbor. He is your strength. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature (Born of God, Ensign, Nov. 1985, 6). Yes, you still have temptation and trials. In these moments, I have listened to my beloved brothers and sisters and grieved with them over their burdens. All the more reason to come! 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. Jesus Christ is our perfect example, and we strive with all the energy of our soul to follow Him. 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. In the title page of the Book of Mormon we read, And now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men; wherefore, condemn not the things of God, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment-seat of Christ.6. One of the purposes of the Church is to nurture and cultivate the seed of faitheven in the sometimes sandy soil of doubt and uncertainty. Elder Olsen teaches that the answer to our challenges and questions is Jesus Christ. 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. No, He would ask you to repentto leave your sins behind, to change, so He can forgive you. See 3Nephi 9:20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37. This is how we offer our whole soulsby sacrificing anything thats holding us back and consecrating the rest to the Lord and His purposes. Recommended Posts. I earnestly pray that your own search for truth will impress upon your heart the desire to come and join with us. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. You might remember mistakes youve made, times you gave in to temptation, things you wish you hadnt doneor wish you had done better. The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. Read and listen here As a child, when I would look at the little forget-me-nots, I sometimes felt a little like that flowersmall and insignificant. Confidence, peace, safety, happiness and belonging can be found in Jesus Christ, His gospel and His Church. Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk is delightful and promises a memorable discussion for your group. He is demonstrating increased trust in His covenant people in the latter days. To those who have separated themselves from the Church, I say, my dear friends, there is yet a place for you here. 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. But you can manage when you know who you are, why you are here, and when you trust God. He will lead you the right way. The following is a summary of what he said. You can do your best to keep His commandments. They rejoice in the knowledge that God speaks to mankind again. In praising this faithful widow, the Savior gave us a standard to measure our discipleship in all of its many expressions. Brothers and sisters, have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? Our loving Heavenly Father knows that choosing to develop a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy and great happiness. He would remind you that 2,000 years ago He took those sins upon Himself so that you could repent. Without landmarks, it is human nature to drift off course. God is perfect, and His doctrine is pure. Perhaps our challenge is that we think balance means dividing our time evenly among competing interests. Very few of us will ever be asked to sacrifice our lives for the Savior. Pres. From 1965-1996, he was a pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline, Lufthansa. 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. He wouldnt minimize them. As it was with the citizens of Berlin, so it can be with us. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. 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. As I pondered this question, I thought about our young American missionaries who served among us during those years. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. In other words, Im suggesting that instead of being thankful for things, we focus on being thankful in our circumstanceswhatever they may be. The next day, the waiter doubled the bread again, without success. God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. My heart overflows with gratitude for my Heavenly Father. All of His commandments are given to make blessings available to us. For the rising generation, I have a message especially for you from our Savior, Jesus Christ. 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. Elder Silva describes his conversion experience and encourages young men and young women to serve missions. It is unfortunate that some have stumbled because of mistakes made by men. Therefore, my dear brothers and sistersmy dear friendsplease, first doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith.8 We must never allow doubt to hold us prisoner and keep us from the divine love, peace, and gifts that come through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. When he was at the height of his professional career as a heart surgeon, he was called as stake president. Yes, we cherish all the principles of the gospel. Doctrine and Covenants 78:19; emphasis added. Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You 6 years ago Overcome the World and Find. Another reason is because the Church provides opportunities for doing good. Now, for those who are avid bicyclists, comparing discipleship to riding a bike may be a helpful analogy. Jesus taught that our offering may be large or it may be small, but either way, it must be our heartfelt all. Elder Johnson teaches that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can be cleansed of our sins and imperfections. Elder Schmitt teaches us that learning about the many names of Jesus can inspire us to become more like Him. Why would anyone want to join such a church?, The couple smiled and said, We thought you would never ask.. There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength.. Elder Eddy invites us to try the virtue of the word of God and drink deeply from the scriptures. Truth gets twisted to make evil seem good and good seem evil.10. Sometimes there is a difference of opinion as to what the facts really mean. Welcome to Conference. Light and knowledge poured forth from the celestial throne. To help you prepare for the April 2023 general conference, the team at LDS Living has gathered one quote from each talk from October 2022 general conference as a reminder of the promises, blessings, and messages given by our inspired Church leaders.. You can follow along each day or re-read each short quote on a quiet Sunday afternoon! Elder Zeballos teaches that with the help of the Lord, we can be resistant to sin and temptation and find lasting happiness in this life. The couple went on to explain about Church callings, home and visiting teaching, full-time missions, weekly family home evenings, temple work, welfare and humanitarian service, and assignments to teach. The scriptures say that, to God, our sacrifices are more sacred than our accomplishments (see Doctrine and Covenants 117:13). The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First, this Church was restored in our day by Jesus Christ Himself. 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. Come and add your talents, gifts, and energies to ours. 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