See RussellM. Nelson, Sweet Power of Prayer, Ensign or Liahona, May 2003, 78. Please believe me when I say that when your spiritual foundation is built solidly upon Jesus Christ, you have no need to fear.. 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. Then the Lord brought Wendy Watson to my side. Again and again, I pray for you to feel Their love for you. Nothing opens the heavens quite like the combination of increased purity, exact obedience, earnest seeking, daily feasting on the words of Christ in the Book of Mormon,14 and regular time committed to temple and family history work. In that time, more than 70 changes and announcements have been made . Who are you? President Nelson asked. If we are to have any hope of sifting through the myriad of voices and the philosophies of men that attack truth, we must learn to receive revelation. As you repeat this process day after day, month after month, year after year, you will grow into the principle of revelation.9, Does God really want to speak to you? I testify that the Lord instructed me to select President DallinH. Oaks and President HenryB. Eyring to serve as my counselors in the First Presidency. Then, at yesterday mornings solemn assembly, members of the Church throughout the world raised their hands to confirm the earlier action taken by the Apostles. Elder Dale G. Renlund and his wife Sister Ruth Renlund leave 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. Somehow a young family became attached to this media tour. Jesus Christ offers relief and peace from heartache and turmoil, a special kind of rest that comes through a covenant relationship with God, President Russell M. Nelson said Sunday morning to a worldwide international conference. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost, he said. Through the manifestations of the Holy Ghost, the Lord will assist us in all our righteous pursuits. Whatever our Church calling, we can pray to our Heavenly Father and receive guidance and direction, be warned about dangers and distractions, and be enabled to accomplish things we simply could not do on our own. Overcoming the world is not an event that happens in a day or two. He shared Christs call to those who would follow him to take up his cross: Elder Bednar used an extensive retelling of the parable of the royal marriage feast to explain the meaning of the phrase many are called, but few are chosen., He said God does not have a list of favorites nor a limit to the chosen.. Nurture it so that it will grow. In light of the home-centered, Church-supported curriculum emphasized during the October 2018 general conference, President Nelson invited individuals and families to remodel their homes into a sanctuary of faith and center of gospel learning. He promised, Changes in your family will be dramatic and sustaining., To help women increase their spiritual capacity, President Nelson invited them during the October 2019 general conference to prayerfully study Doctrine and Covenants 25 and all the truths you can find about priesthood power.. To bring hope and healing during a time of global instability and uncertainty, President Nelson prescribed a fast-acting and long-lasting spiritual remedy in a worldwide video message on Nov. 20, 2020. 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. Please do not misunderstand me: I did not say that making covenants makes life easy. Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka will visit China on February 28 for a state visit, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on February 24. But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. We honor his life and his legacy. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, wave to attendees at the close of the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Call upon God for the strength you need as you labor diligently to become a better version of yourself a better disciple of Jesus Christ, a brighter light in the world. My dear brothers and sisters, my call to you this Easter morning is to start today to increase your faith, he declared. by Debbie Olson | -Debbie Olson, -General Conference, Dove Designs, Jesus Christ, President Nelson, President Russell M. Nelson, Revelation. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tours the Salt Lake Utah Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Spending more time in the temple, he said earlier in the conference, is one way to find rest or peace from the . The truth is that it is much more exhausting to seek happiness where you can never find it! Thus, covenant keepers are entitled to a special kind of rest that comes to them through their covenantal relationship with God. But I am also not naive about the days ahead. If you find something that is copyrighted or you know who came up with the idea, please let me know and I will give the proper credit or take it off.Privacy Policy and Terms and ConditionsCopyright (1999)2002-2023 The Idea Door All Rights Reserved. That is what personal revelation will do for you. On Jan. 19, 2021, President Nelson, President Oaks and President Eyring were among the eight senior Church leaders who received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. One crucial element of this gathering is preparing a people who are able, ready, and worthy to receive the Lord when He comes again, a people who have already chosen Jesus Christ over this fallen world, a people who rejoice in their agency to live the higher, holier laws of Jesus Christ. What a glorious privilege it has been to celebrate Easter with you on this Sunday of general conference! President Nelson invited those listening to study "everything Jesus said and did as recorded in the Old Testament, his laws as . Attendees look over the Christus statue prior to 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. Photo supplied, Intellectual Reserves. He was willing to suffer for the sins and weaknesses of each of us, which suffering caused Him to bleed at every pore.1 He was crucified on Calvarys cross2 and rose the third day as the first resurrected being of our Heavenly Fathers children. The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) will appear in his first starring role in a feature film, which he co-wrote and will produce. To this end, I extend to members of the entire Church the same charge I gave to our young adults last May. 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.. (He died in 2005.) . As with fishing, real change requires time and often a lot of time. Here is a look at some of his invitations since becoming Prophet in January 2018. 41 of 44. He said church members have deep respect and profound admiration for the faith-filled motives and devoted lives of those who do display crosses, but gave three reasons Latter-day Saints dont. Theresa Dear, left, and Dr. Amos Brown, right, at the 110th annual national convention for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, July 21, 2019. My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation. It has been four years since Russell M. Nelson became prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As your understanding increases and as you exercise faith in the Lord and His priesthood power, your ability to draw upon this spiritual treasure that the Lord has made available will increase, he promised. Attendees sing a congregational hymn 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. By Telegraph Press Association. And what reinforcement to your testimony and understanding of the gospel is needed? . I've warned you of 15 May 2018. Each day, record the thoughts that come to you as you pray; then follow through diligently. I remember in an operating room, I have stood over a patientunsure how to perform an unprecedented procedureand experienced the Holy Ghost diagramming the technique in my mind.5. Conferencegoers head to their seats 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. Follow the example of the Prophet Joseph. Regardless of what others may say or do, no one can ever take away a witness borne to your heart and mind about what is true. I cannot thank them enough for the happy homelife they created for me and my siblings. But I promise that as you continue to be obedient, expressing gratitude for every blessing the Lord gives you, and as you patiently honor the Lords timetable, you will be given the knowledge and understanding you seek. He extended two invitations related to the "healing power of gratitude.". She is an extraordinary womana great blessing to me, to our family, and to the entire Church. But yoking yourself with the Savior means you have access to His strength and redeeming power. "In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, and comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost." - Russell M. Nelson. Attendees walk into the Conference Center for 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. This is His Church, restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks during General Conference on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Though we may differ in our initial perspectives, the love we feel for each other is constant. We live in a world that is complex and increasingly contentious. His address came hours after David Mabuza resigned as a Member of Parliament and as deputy president of the country. "Experiencing Their love is vital as it seems we are . Today our ever-growing family is one of the greatest joys of my life. Prayer brings forth miracles.. Throughout his ministry, President Nelson has used general conference, social media and other means to extend invitations to Latter-day Saints worldwide invitations to act in faith. April 2018 . Leaders sing during a congregational hymn during the Sunday afternoon 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. The Lord loves consistency. King Benjamin taught us how. 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. Many of the ideas on this web site are things I have used throughout the years or things I have collected Some are ideas that others have let me post. It will be filled with opportunities for each of us to progress, contribute, and take the gospel to every corner of the earth." A young boy in the family picked up on the conversation. I am also grateful for those upon whose shoulders I stand. 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. Attendees walk through the Conference Center for 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. I love you. Humble yourself before God. Seek and expect miracles. I stand amazed at the faith and testimony you demonstrate again and again. Gratitude provides us with a greater perspective on the very purpose and joy of life. Following an invitation for Latter-day Saints to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice, he asked: Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? We too can wax strong in spirit and in our talents and habits if we persevere., Third, be prayerful. . President Nelson explained himself "countless privileges, blessings, and miracles . As you let God prevail in your life, I promise you greater peace, confidence, joy, and yes, rest. More information. I adored my parents. President Nelson offered five suggestions to help Latter-day Saints develop that faith and trust: When the major renovation to the Salt Lake Temple is complete, there will be no safer place during an earthquake in the Salt Lake Valley than inside that temple, said President Nelson during October 2021 general conference. Push through the tough times and realize that even small victories mean you are having success. Amid protests, riots and violence across the United States in late May and early June 2020,President Nelsonposted a statement on social media condemning racism and pleading for peace. For a season, my grief was almost immobilizing. Work for it. January 18, 2022. Russell M Nelson "In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost." -President Russell M. Nelson When we convene as a Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, our meeting rooms become rooms of revelation. He lives! I weep over your heartaches, disappointments, and worries. A spiritual giant, he left an indelible imprint upon all who knew him and upon the Church that he loved. All rights reserved. For they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint (Isaiah 40:31).. Drawn to the promise of James that if we lack wisdom we may ask of God,8 the boy Joseph took his question directly to Heavenly Father. You will struggle to find words to thank Him . Conferencegoers head to their seats prior to 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. He emphasized that each individual must work out their own conversion and extended an invitation that he later reiterated on social media: I plead with you to take charge of your testimony. The Prophet Joseph Smith set a pattern for us to follow in resolving our questions. Kevin Dickson, 17, sings at the end of the Worldwide Devotional for Youth at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 3, 2018. But if we listen carefully, we can also hear a quiet urgency that time is short and there is much to do. . This may be why the Apostle Paul counseled us to run with patience the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1)., Second, be persistent. Care for it. But, my dear brothers and sisters, so many wonderful things are ahead. Here is a place for people to rest on their temple journey.. Recently, President Russell M. Nelson answered these questions on Facebook, sharing that we don't need to wait until judgment to be in the presence of our Savior. Eternal happiness can be found through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance, forgiveness and temple covenants, Elder Gong said. They have not yet discovered that making and keeping covenants actually makes life easier! Because Jesus Christ overcame this world, you can too. Anytime we do anything that helps anyone on either side of the veil to make and keep their covenants with God, we are helping to gather Israel., One of the Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is let God prevail, President Nelson said. President Nelson as a young boy with family. During his address in the general womens session in October 2018, President Nelson extended a prophetic plea to the women of the Church to participate in the gathering of Israel. Because I know that good inspiration is based upon good information, I prayerfully met one-on-one with each Apostle.6 I then sequestered myself in a private room in the temple and sought the Lords will. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours the renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife Sister Patricia Holland leave 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. Please ponder that stunning truth! 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. What has President Nelson invited Latter-day Saints to do? Each person who makes covenants in baptismal fonts and in templesand keeps themhas increased access to the power of Jesus Christ. Keep at it, even when things get difficult. "In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost." As you make the continual strengthening of your testimony of Jesus Christ your highest priority, watch for miracles to happen in your life.13, My plea to you this morning is to find rest from the intensity, uncertainty, and anguish of this world by overcoming the world through your covenants with God. You will be overwhelmed to the point of tears to be in His holy presence. 1. Are you willing to let God be the most important influence in your life?, The gathering is the most important thing taking place on earth today, President Nelson told youth during a worldwide devotional in June 2018, inviting them to enlist in the Lords youth battalion to gather Israel. LDS Quotes By Prophet & Apostle President Russell M. Nelson. 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