For all whose health may permit, let us fast, pray, and unite our faith once again. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks during General Conference on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. President Nelson and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring, repeatedly urged Latter-day Saints to protect themselves and others by being vaccinated and wearing face masks. I bless you to increase your faith in Jesus Christ and learn better how to draw upon His power. But, my dear brothers and sisters, so many wonderful things are ahead. I reaffirm a profound teaching of President Ezra Taft Benson: Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. We experience what the Prophet Joseph Smith knew when he taught, By union of feeling we obtain power with God.7 No member of the First Presidency or Quorum of the Twelve would ever leave decisions for the Lords Church to his own best judgment! The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performs during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. With the power of the holy apostleship vested in me, I bless you in your quest to overcome this world. Each day, record the thoughts that come to you as you pray; then follow through diligently. President Russell M. Nelson extends an invitation on Feb. 26, 2020, to hear Him. This invitation launched a series of #HearHim videos by Church leaders. 2010-2019. Again and again, I pray for you to feel Their love for you. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints discussing the Second Coming and Signs of the Times. Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. 1. He extended two invitations related to the healing power of gratitude.. President Nelson opened his talk by discussing the necessity of connecting with God and Christ's love. Receiving the vaccine today was part of our personal efforts to be good global citizens in helping to eliminate COVID-19 from the world, he wrote. Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly. They are intimately aware of your circumstances, your goodness, your needs, and your prayers for help. President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We honor his life and his legacy. You will struggle to find words to thank Him . I expected my father to punish me, but he never said a word. Now, how does overcoming the world bless our lives? Our unity helps us to discern the Lords will for His Church. Because the Savior, through His infinite Atonement, redeemed each of us from weakness, mistakes, and sin, and because He experienced every pain, worry, and burden you have ever had,5 then as you truly repent and seek His help, you can rise above this present precarious world. President Nelson invited those listening to study "everything Jesus said and did as recorded in the Old Testament, his laws as . Let Him know through your prayers and your actions that you are serious about overcoming the world. President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. And what reinforcement to your testimony and understanding of the gospel is needed? . One reporter kept asking about the journey of a temple patron as he or she moves through the temple. While we surely will come up short from time to time, our persistent efforts to hear Him and follow the inspiration He gives us will help us to wax strong in the Spirit (Mosiah 18:26).. When I recently faced the daunting task of choosing two counselors, I wondered how I could possibly choose just two from twelve men whom I love and respect. Click here for the Official Site Although this is NOT an official site of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I have tried to uphold the doctrine and standards of the church. In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Saviors power that the world has ever seen. Paul Mashatile, who appears set to be appointed the country's deputy president, says a reshuffle is expected "in the coming days". To strengthen my proposal to Wendy, I said to her, I know about revelation and how to receive it. To her creditand, as I have come to learn, typical of hershe had already sought and received her own revelation about us, which gave her the courage to say yes. He said peace from the spiritually and emotionally exhausting plagues of the world, including arrogance, pride, anger, immorality, hatred, greed, jealousy and fear comes by overcoming the world, which means growing to love God and his beloved Son more than you love anyone or anything else.. President Russell M. Nelson, left, shakes hands with Lloyd Newell, who hosts Music & The Spoken Word, before the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. I invite all, including those not of our faith, to fast and pray on Good Friday, April 10, that the present pandemic may be controlled, caregivers protected, the economy strengthened and life normalized.. The most important truth the Holy Ghost will ever witness to you is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. He is now the oldest President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as the longest-living Apostle in this dispensation. This is a theme sounded in a 2020 video message to the world by Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "First, I invite you just for the next seven days to turn social . In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Savior's power that the world has ever seen. . Work for it. When the tour group entered an endowment room, the boy pointed to the altar, where people kneel to make covenants with God, and said, Oh, thats nice. But yoking yourself with the Savior means you have access to His strength and redeeming power. I am optimistic about the future. Though we may differ in our initial perspectives, the love we feel for each other is constant. In speaking about the Holy Ghost, President Nelson stated, "In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Saviors power that the world has ever seen. I plead with us to work together for peace, for mutual respect and for an outpouring of love for all of Gods children.. 5. In his 98 years of life, President Nelson has seen almost everythinga Great Depression, a world war, and a . We believe in freedom, kindness and fairness for all of Gods children! As we wrestle with complex matters, a thrilling process unfolds as each Apostle freely expresses his thoughts and point of view. In our meetings, the majority never rules! . Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. Spiritual momentum can help us withstand the relentless, wicked attacks of the adversary and thwart his efforts to erode our personal spiritual foundation, said President Nelson. It will be filled with opportunities for each of us to progress, contribute, and take the gospel to every corner of the earth. In the April 2019 General Conference, this was quoted at least three times. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed How Wondrous and Great, With Songs of Praise, You Can Make the Pathway Bright, We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet, How Great the Wisdom and the Love and Let Us All Press On., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. President Russell M. Nelson became the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 2018, after serving 34 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. I cannot fully express the joy that I felt that day,3 and each day I feel that joy of their sealing and my being sealed to them. Nurture it so that it will grow. Archbishop Assos Timoteo, of the Greek Orthodox Church, attends the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. My dear brothers and sisters, with all the pleadings of my heart, I urge you to get on the covenant path and stay there. In that time, more than 70 changes and announcements have been made . Second, let us unite in thanking God through daily prayer. However, when you yoke yourself to Jesus Christ and do the spiritual work required to overcome the world, He, and He alone, does have the power to lift you above the pull of this world. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and Elder David A. Bednar talk after the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Feed it truth. Heavenly Father personally introduced His Beloved Son Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith, with a specific charge to hear Him.. HBO Max has ordered an 'It' prequel series, with the working title of 'Welcome to Derry.' Andy Muschietti, who directed 2017's 'It' and 2019's 'It: Chapter Two,' will serve as show runner on 'Welcome to Derry' alongside his sister, 15 experiences of people who followed President Nelsons invitations, including focusing on the temple, taking charge of testimony, his first general conference as the Prophet, 15 #HearHim videos from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice, Studying Gods blessings to covenant Israel: How President Nelsons invitation has strengthened members worldwide, Latter-day Saints find peace by accepting President Nelsons global call to fast, Why those of other faiths are accepting President Nelsons invitation to fast on Good Friday, received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, issued a personal statement about vaccination, again urged Latter-day Saints to be vaccinated, directed the use of face masks in temples, a worldwide video message on Nov. 20, 2020, 12 experiences of people who followed President Nelsons invitation to end a personal conflict, three lessons he has learned as a deep sea fisherman, 99 announcements and changes in the Church since President Nelson became Prophet 5 years ago. The Savior waxed strong in spirit (Luke 2:40) as He grew older. As we begin this new year and make resolutions to improve things in our lives, these three requisites for successful fishing can help us., First, be patient. The Savior lifts us above the pull of this fallen world by blessing us with greater charity, humility, generosity, kindness, self-discipline, peace, and rest. Learn about God and how He works. It means delighting in truth, denouncing deception, and becoming humble followers of Christ.6 It means choosing to refrain from anything that drives the Spirit away. Russell M. Nelson. President Dallin H. Oaks and his wife Sister Kristen M. Oaks wave to the crowd during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022. Find rest from the intensity, uncertainty, and anguish of this world by overcoming the world through your covenants with God. Photo supplied, Intellectual Reserves. Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives "In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost." When I first heard it, it struck me pretty deeply. I bless you to care more about the things of God than the things of this world. Dear brothers and sisters, I grieve for those who leave the Church because they feel membership requires too much of them. Updated: Mar 1, 2023 / 04:35 PM PST. The film will be directed by Trey Edward Shults, the filmmaker behind "Waves" and "It . It happens over a lifetime as we repeatedly embrace the doctrine of Christ. By. I just want to be sealed to my parents. That longed-for event did not happen until my parents were past 80, and then it did happen. Please do all you can to protect yourself and others so the work of the Lord on both sides of the veil can move forward, they wrote. 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