A thankful heart is the parent of all virtues.16, The Lord has given us His promise that those who [receive] all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto [them], even an hundred fold, yea, more.17. When the Apostles recognized the risen Christwhen they experienced the glorious Resurrection of their beloved Saviorthey became different men. 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. It is astonishing what we can learn when we look a little closer at our Heavenly Fathers plan of salvation and exaltation, the plan of happiness, for His children. It is the work of loving and serving God. As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ and as one who has seen firsthand the councils and workings of this Church, I bear solemn witness that no decision of significance affecting this Church or its members is ever made without earnestly seeking the inspiration, guidance, and approbation of our Eternal Father. The Savior reassures us: Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. Sometimes we assume it is because they have been offended or lazy or sinful. My dear brothers and sisters and my dear friends, there will be times when you wish you could do more. Mosiah 4:29. By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Put your trust in Jesus Christ. The problem is that it diverts our focus from the true Source of our strength, our Savior, Jesus Christ. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. That He speaks to prophets again; that God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. The Savior always teaches timeless truths. He is your strength. They are merely interruptionstemporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. 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. 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. 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. With this simple observation, the Savior taught us how offerings are measured in His kingdomand its quite different from the way we usually measure things. A question that creates doubt in some can, after careful investigation, build faith in others. President Ezra Taft Benson taught a similar truth: The Lord works from the inside out. 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. Sister Craig teaches us three truths that can help us grow as disciples and trust in the Lord through our trials. Elder Gong teaches that as we follow Gods plan for us, we will find eternal joy with our families. One example comes from our prophet, President RussellM. Nelson. 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. My beloved friends, your Heavenly Father loves you with a perfect love. My mother and father shared little about this burden with us four children. Some might say, I dont think I could live up to your standards.. It can happen to anyone. Similar principles apply when it comes to finding balance in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. It takes practice. 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. Truth gets twisted to make evil seem good and good seem evil.10. Its a wonderful way to get some exercise while also spending time together. 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. If we repent, mistakes do not disqualify us. It is difficult to develop a spirit of gratitude if our thankfulness is only proportional to the number of blessings we can count. The Costand Blessingsof Discipleship, Protection from Pornographya Christ-Focused Home, If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments. What does this mean for us as disciples of Jesus Christ? Matthew 14:27; John 16:33; Doctrine and Covenants 61:36; 68:6; 78:18. My dear young friends, if the Savior were here right now, what would He say to you? This takes steady effort. He married Sister Harriet Reich in 1962 and they are the parents of two children. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. 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.'" Sister Browning encourages us to see our lives from a gospel perspective in order to see more of the Savior in our lives. Need some inspiration to lift your soul? Also see other collected talks. We would be forever changed. Dieter F. Uchtdorf 2022 October 2022 Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth April 2022 Our Heartfelt All 2021 October 2021 Daily Restoration April 2021 God among Us 2020 October 2020 God Will Do Something Unimaginable April 2020 Come and Belong 2019 October 2019 Your Great Adventure April 2019 Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart 2018 In essence, he's called God a liar. Perhaps focusing on what we are grateful for is the wrong approach. Puzzling things. They changed the world. Ronald A. Rasband . It may break our hearts when their journey takes them away from the Church we love and the truth we have found, but we honor their right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience, just as we claim that privilege for ourselves.5. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's Women's Session General Conference talk is entitled, "Three Sisters" in which he discusses three basic attitudes we might use to approach life. Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice. I am also speaking to those who used to be young, even to those who cant really remember it anymore. It was an anxious time for me, but it must have been terrifying for my beloved parents. You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength. Let us take this a step further. I often have wondered, What would Jesus teach and do if He were among us today? Check out these four great LDS conference talks on hope. He is pleading with us to increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.14 He is inviting us to hear Him.15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me. All rights reserved. This is how we offer our whole soulsby sacrificing anything thats holding us back and consecrating the rest to the Lord and His purposes. We can choose to be grateful, no matter what. I am sure they had flaws, but not to me. It is unfortunate that some have stumbled because of mistakes made by men. We will all become better as a result. We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless13 and who promises eternal blessings without number. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord.9, Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. Outward appearances would lose their importance. But we are all invited to consecrate our lives to Him. While were riding, and Im not huffing and puffing too much, we enjoy the beautiful world around us and even engage in a pleasant conversation. Brothers and sisters, have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? The Savior answers, Whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God (Doctrine and Covenants 11:4). We havent even mentioned family history, youth camps, devotionals, scripture study, leadership training, youth activities, early-morning seminary, maintaining Church buildings, and of course there is the Lords law of health, the monthly fast to help the poor, and tithing., The man said, Now Im confused. Elder DavidA. Bednar taught that principles of righteousness help us to look beyond our personal preferences and self-centered desires by providing the precious perspective of eternal truth as we navigate the different circumstances, challenges, decisions, and experiences of mortality (The Principles of My Gospel, Liahona, May 2021, 12324). 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). The poor in spirit and honest of heart find great treasures of knowledge here. 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. This objective must remain constant and consistent, whoever we are and whatever else is happening in our lives.3. The answer is forward thrust. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. He would want you to see yourself the way He sees you. It means that if we want to find balance in life, and if we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to Him and His gospel cant be casual or occasional. For examples of pioneers who maintained a cheerful attitude despite intense difficulty, see AndrewD. Olsen, The Price We Paid: The Extraordinary Story of the Willie and Martin Handcart Pioneers (2006), 10, 36667. 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). That is your destiny. At a time when many churches throughout the world are experiencing significant decreases in numbers, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsthough small in comparison with many othersis one of the fastest growing churches in the world. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.6. This is the Church of Jesus Christ. We do not shame or attack others. See 3Nephi 9:20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37. He would tell you that you can do this. He is demonstrating increased trust in His covenant people in the latter days. Your background or upbringing might seem different from what you perceive in many Latter-day Saints, but that could be a blessing. Doctrine and Covenants 59:7; see also Ephesians 5:20; 1Thessalonians 5:18; Mosiah 26:39; Alma 7:23; Doctrine and Covenants 98:1. All the more reason to come! For those who are not, dont worry. Talk summary: God lives and cares about all His children, even in hours of turmoil, confusion and chaos. You do not need to see the Savior, as the Apostles did, to experience the same transformation. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I realize that He has not doomed His children to stumble through mortality without hope for a bright and eternal future. 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. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. They rejoice in the knowledge that God speaks to mankind again. 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. 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. The fear must have been oppressive, consuming their hours and dampening their hope. This is the bull's-eye of the gospel of Jesus Christ. What he should have said is, 'Mormons believe the Bible has lied to us, and everything you read about God is wrong'. 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. Those who follow this path faithfully avoid many of the pitfalls, sorrows, and regrets of life. This is what the widow at the temple treasury seemed to understand. How priceless are these words to us today! 223. Yes, you still have temptation and trials. Elder Olsen teaches that the answer to our challenges and questions is Jesus Christ. Is everyone given the . We love you, President Nelson, and I encourage everyone everywhere to study and heed your words. 9. There are times when we have to answer the same question. Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice, Elder Uchtdorf tweeted on Sept. 24. I plead with all who hear or read these words: Come, join with us. Sometimes there is a difference of opinion as to what the facts really mean. When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength.. The following is a summary of what he said. That with His help, there are no limits to what you can accomplish. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God. Being grateful in times of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session ofOctober 2021 general conference. 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.. Eternal life or spiritual death?8. Jesus might point out that your covenants with Himmade when you were baptized and renewed each time you partake of the sacramentgive you a special connection with Him. Welcome to Conference. . Staying balanced is all about moving forward. 33. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. First, this Church was restored in our day by Jesus Christ Himself. Tracy Y. Browning Seeing More of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Sister Browning encourages us to see our lives from a gospel perspective in order to see more of the Savior in our lives. He would remind you that 2,000 years ago He took those sins upon Himself so that you could repent. And I speak to all who love our young people and want them to succeed in life. Love our neighbor. Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can choose to be grateful in any circumstances, including in the midst of tribulation. Lift Where You Stand, 2008. Their Lord appeared to them and declared, Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself.11. If you expect to find perfect people here, you will be disappointed. Elder Eddy invites us to try the virtue of the word of God and drink deeply from the scriptures. But we can choose our response. Many issues become nonissues! His father was conscripted into the German Army, and his mother relocated the family to Zwickau, Germany. 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. 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. Knowing this, how could we ever murmur or remain embittered? May we live in thanksgiving daily18especially during the seemingly unexplainable endings that are part of mortality. How to distribute your time and energy among your many important tasks will vary from person to person and from one season of life to another. You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. Some might say, I just dont fit in with you people in the Church.. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News. 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. The world works from the outside in. Another reason a principle-based approach is needed today is the increasing cultural diversity of the Lords Church. Specific rules or applications of those principles work well in some places but not in others. Will we also go away? Title page of the Book of Mormon; see Mormon 8:17. 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. There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. Elder Silva describes his conversion experience and encourages young men and young women to serve missions. Show more Show more. The Savior has very high standards for those who follow Him the highest of which is the invitation to earnestly seek His will and live by His truths. Nothing could keep them from fulfilling their mission. Or will we, like Peter, hold fast to the words of eternal life? The Savior would sense that, and I believe He would assure you with words He has spoken in the scriptures: I dont think He would make excuses for your mistakes. From that day forward, the heavens opened, and heavenly messengers descended from halls of immortal glory. Change Region English. Suppose Jesus came to your ward, to your branch, or to your home today. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. They willingly gave of their young lives without thought of earthly gain, wanting only to help others find the joy and peace they had experienced. But that doesnt mean its easy.7 It requires both sacrifice and consecration. They came not to blame, lecture, or shame. Elder Holland talks about a powerful tool you can use when your faith starts to waiver. Our offering may be small, but it must come from our heart and soul. 2010-2019. In pain, we can glory in Christs Atonement. I have pondered what to say to them, and I have struggled to know how to comfort and support them in their trials. What is it that keeps these flying machines soaring elegantly through the sky, crossing oceans and continents? They who wait upon the Lord will be renewed by His strength.12. Your Heavenly Father is the most glorious being in the universe, full of love, joy, purity, holiness, light, grace, and truth. We "live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God." 32 And yet we must always remember that "all the law and the prophets" point to the two great commandments. There is room for you here. Ultimately, it is our desires that qualify us for the work of proclaiming the word of God (see Doctrine and Covenants 4:3). President Nelson teaches about the importance of temples and announces plans to build more temples. If you seek truth, meaning, and a way to transform faith into action; if you are looking for a place of belonging: Come, join with us! The doubting He would infuse with faith and courage to believe. If you could see into our hearts, you would probably find that you fit in better than you suppose. It is a starting question for us as we contemplate becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. 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. In preparing for this message today, I have felt strong promptings to address the young women and young men. Like the widow at Jerusalem, we must offer Him our whole souls. 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. A third reason why people join the Church is because walking the path of discipleship leads to precious blessings. And yet, because were all weak and imperfect, some concerns might creep into your mind. "Lord, I Believe" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. 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 may have been things said or done that were not in harmony with our values, principles, or doctrine. 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. Born on November 6, 1940, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Dieter F. Uchtdorf had a childhood colored by the horror of World War II. You can do your best to keep His commandments. One look into His eyes and we would never be the same. I will always think of them as being bigger than lifeangels of light and glory, ministers of compassion, goodness, and truth. It sounds like an easy choice, doesnt it? Have you ever stopped to think how amazing it is that a huge passenger jet can actually get off the ground and fly? 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. 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 would see right into your heart. "Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith because all things are possible to them that believe.". I bear witness that our Heavenly Father lives, that Jesus Christ leads His Church, that President RussellM. Nelson is His prophet. Come heed the call of the gentle Christ. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. Some struggle with unanswered questions about things that have been done or said in the past. When I had to make a decision whether or not an activity was appropriate for the Sabbath, I simply asked myself, What sign do I want to give to God? That question made my choices about the Sabbath day crystal clear (The Sabbath Is a Delight, Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 130). When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. Recommended Posts. What about your weekly church services? 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. The following is a summary of what he said. 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. Small, seemingly insignificant factors can make a major difference physically and spiritually. Saturday Morning Session. That is your future. You know what you want to accomplish. The former was a sacrifice, which has a purifying effect on the giver. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospeltruths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. 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. 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. 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. Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seams, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated, and adrift. When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength. Some are facing the end of a cherished relationship, such as the death of a loved one or estrangement from a family member. As followers of Jesus Christ, we follow this example. In other words, Im suggesting that instead of being thankful for things, we focus on being thankful in our circumstanceswhatever they may be. I've been watching conference since October 2013 and, in between conferences, I think I've listened to every conference from 2005 forward (as well as every talk I can find from Eyring, Holland, and Monson.) President Nelson recently spoke of the need for each of us to remove, with the Saviors help, the old debris in our lives. We cannot adjust the volume on others bitterness or rage. I testify that this is true, as I also testify that Jesus Christ is our Master, our Redeemer, and our one and only Way back to our beloved Father in Heaven. All rights reserved. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. Your loving Father in Heaven knows your heart. See Marcus Tullius Cicero, Oratio Pro Cno Plancio, XXXIII, section 80; quoted in JosephB. Wirthlin, Live in Thanksgiving Daily, Ensign, Sept. 2001, 8. Elder Uchtdorf was quick to point out that his family joined the Church through the efforts of a member missionary while his wife's family found the truth through full-time missionaries. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. Years later, following Elder Uchtdorf. When we look at our lives and see a hundred things to do, we feel overwhelmed. For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet (2021 Revision), Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. In their zeal to stop people from breaking the law, they compiled hundreds of rules based on their understanding of sacred writings. See RussellM. Nelson, Hear Him, Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 8892. But it is wrong to focus only on rules instead of focusing on the Savior. The best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. The latter, while it may have accomplished more monetarily, was not a sacrifice, and it left the giver unchanged. Callings Volunteer and Serve Temples Family History. Its the purpose behind His great plan of happiness, His Church, His priesthood, the scripturesall of it. 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