He would recognize and honor honesty, humility, integrity, faithfulness, compassion, and charity. He would want you to see yourself the way He sees you. 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 more we learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ, the more we realize that endings here in mortality are not endings at all. But some might say, What do I have to be grateful for when my world is falling apart?. Brothers and sisters, dear friends, we need your unique talents and perspectives. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13. Tools. You can do your best to keep His commandments. He will lead you the right way. 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.) 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. What would that be like? Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. 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. My dear young friends, if the Savior were here right now, what would He say to you? It is difficult to develop a spirit of gratitude if our thankfulness is only proportional to the number of blessings we can count. "Our Heavenly Father asks that we represent Him in the noble work of reaching out and blessing the lives of His children. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session ofOctober 2021 general conference. The Lord Jesus Christ spoke once again to the world. We see baptism as the starting point in our journey of discipleship. 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. The message was that God lived and cared about us, even in these hours of turmoil, confusion, and chaos. But how is this possible? 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. Luke 5:10; 8:50; 12:7; Doctrine and Covenants 38:15; 50:41; 98:1. 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. But that doesnt mean its easy.7 It requires both sacrifice and consecration. The important part of Mr. Uchtdorf's message at General Conference is what he didn't say. I suppose the Church would be perfect only if it were run by perfect beings. After the meal, the man looked up and said, Good as always. He would tell you that you can do this. First, this Church was restored in our day by Jesus Christ Himself. But you can manage when you know who you are, why you are here, and when you trust God. This objective must remain constant and consistent, whoever we are and whatever else is happening in our lives.3. 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. In the cold of bitter sorrow, we can experience the closeness and warmth of heavens embrace. Two hundred years ago, the Savior again returned to earth. Elder Silva describes his conversion experience and encourages young men and young women to serve missions. They bore the strain and suffering as best they could. Knock, and it will be opened unto you.28 Trust the Lord.29. The guest replied that everything was fine, but it would have been better if they had served more bread. See Have I Done Any Good? Hymns, no. 2010-2019. We would be forever changed. If you define hypocrite as someone who fails to live up perfectly to what he or she believes, then we are all hypocrites. Throughout history, faithful Saints have sacrificed personal desires, comforts, and even their lives for the Savior. We can choose to limit our gratitude, based on the blessings we feel we lack. Everyones situation is different, and the details of each life are unique. Sacrifice and consecration are two heavenly laws that we covenant to obey in the holy temple. Elder Renlund teaches how to receive personal revelation through the Holy Ghost and how to avoid deception. 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. For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet (2021 Revision), Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Coreyb. a revised version of For the Strength of Youth, Church releases revised For the Strength of Youth guide based on principles, agency, See the full text of Elder Uchtdorfs talk: Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth, pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline Lufthansa, Elder Uchtdorf, a former refugee, promises Ukrainian refugees in Poland: You are not alone, 2022 Sharing the Gospel broadcast: Invitations from Elder Bednar, Elder Uchtdorf, Elder Cook to love, share, invite, Elder Uchtdorf offers apostolic assurance to FSY participants in Seattle: Your strength is the Savior, Elder Uchtdorf visits Navajo community where the Church is helping bring electricity and water, Elder Uchtdorfs general conference addresses, Read more October 2022 general conference coverage, He met his wife, Sister Harriet Reich Uchtdorf, in their teens while attending a branch in Frankfurt, Germany, soon after she and her family joined the Church. Another reason a principle-based approach is needed today is the increasing cultural diversity of the Lords Church. 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. Thomas S. Monson. 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. It requires letting some things go and letting other things grow. 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. The Savior is the motivating power behind all that we do. We have this precious record as a tangible witness of the Saviors work. 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. If you have left the faith you once embraced: Come back again. Back then, in the solitude of my loneliest hours, I often wondered, Is there any hope left in the world?. President Lund describes the spiritual strength that comes from FSY conferences and teaches how youth can maintain that strength. Anciently, Gods people sacrificed the firstlings of their flocks in honor of the coming Messiah. shared five messages all of Gods children need to hear. That with His help, there are no limits to what you can accomplish. So the problem with listing every possible do and dont isnt just that its impractical and unsustainable. Sometimes questions arise because we simply dont have all the information and we just need a bit more patience. I testify that here you will find the words of eternal life, the promise of blessed redemption, and the pathway to peace and happiness. (See John 6:28 .) Those who follow this path faithfully avoid many of the pitfalls, sorrows, and regrets of life. Suppose Jesus came to your ward, to your branch, or to your home today. As of September 2013 the Church has more than 15 million members around the world. It takes practice. Balance and lift come as we press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men.5. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. He is your strength.20, For the Strength of Youth is bold in declaring the doctrine of Jesus Christ. 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. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. 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 Savior reassures us: Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. Doctrine and Covenants 121:45. They want to roll up their sleeves and become engaged in this great cause. Keeping Covenants Protects Us, Prepares Us, and Empowers Us, Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work. And, to be perfectly frank, there have been times when members or leaders in the Church have simply made mistakes. Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk is delightful and promises a memorable discussion for your group. Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can choose to be grateful in any circumstances, including in the midst of tribulation. Their Lord appeared to them and declared, Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself.11. Your Heavenly Father is the most glorious being in the universe, full of love, joy, purity, holiness, light, grace, and truth. The problem is that we dont always see things as clearly as we would like to. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. You might say the Fathers plan was designed to allow you to express your desires through your choices so that you can receive the full results of what you desire. I believe the Savior Jesus Christ would want you to see, feel, and know that He is your strength. He would know you as you are. The world works from the outside in. 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. 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. Let us take this a step further. Multicultural Conference Multicultural Conference. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ speaks of such an appearance to the people on the American continent. By Coreyb April 5, 2015 in General Discussions. About Us. 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. April 2014. It inspires humility and fosters empathy toward our fellowmen and all of Gods creation. That is your future. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. That movement creates differences in air pressure that give the plane lift. Or will we, like Peter, hold fast to the words of eternal life? You need to know the whys and the hows and then consider the consequences of your choices. All the more reason to come! But I see youre back to giving only two slices of bread., My dear brothers and sisters, the choice is ours. It is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ. 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. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. Jeffrey R. Holland. 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! 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. In light of what we know about our eternal destiny, is it any wonder that whenever we face the bitter endings of life, they seem unacceptable to us? Would such an approach truly prepare you for a lifetime of Christlike living? We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless13 and who promises eternal blessings without number. The gospel message they offered transcended politics, history, grudges, grievances, and personal agendas. Real and relatable conversations centered around the Come, Follow Me weekly lessons using the official curriculum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Another reason is because the Church provides opportunities for doing good. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. The poor in spirit and honest of heart find great treasures of knowledge here. Sister Browning encourages us to see our lives from a gospel perspective in order to see more of the Savior in our lives. When the entire truth is eventually known, things that didnt make sense to us before will be resolved to our satisfaction. And at the center of it all is His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ,7 and His sacrifice for us. President Ezra Taft Benson taught a similar truth: The Lord works from the inside out. They can refine us. This may be one reason the Lord valued the widows mites more than the contribution of the wealthy. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 284. See Luke 9:35; Joseph SmithHistory 1:17. That is your destiny. They changed the world. We made a commitment then, he said, to seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness [Matthew 6:33], feeling confident that everything else would be added unto us, as the Lord promised (Russell Marion Nelson, From Heart to Heart: An Autobiography [1979], 114). And the invitation to earnestly seek His will and live by His truths is the highest standard possible! It is easy to be grateful for things when life seems to be going our way. He emphasized the need for daily introspection and restoration as a spiritual landmark. 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. Many years ago, President BoydK. Packer spoke these powerful words: True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. 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. Just as forward momentum keeps a bicycle balanced and upright, moving forward helps an aircraft overcome the pull of gravity and drag. It wasnt until later that I learned from the scriptures that my conduct and my attitude on the Sabbath constituted a sign between me and my Heavenly Father. 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. 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. In this age of waning faithin this age when so many feel distanced from heavens embracehere you will find a people who yearn to know and draw closer to their Savior by serving God and fellowmen, just like you. Rather, we put it to use in the Lords service. To me, these young men and women were perfect. Change Region English. One look into His eyes and we would never be the same. Bishop Causs teaches the duty we have to take care of Gods creations as stewards over them. Living Life. 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. He will lead you the right way. If we repent, mistakes do not disqualify us. There is an old story of a waiter who asked a customer whether he had enjoyed the meal. This new guide is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices and focuses on values, principles and doctrine rather than specific behavior. Of this I bear my solemn witness as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ and leave you my heartfelt blessing in deep gratitude and love for you, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Put your trust in Jesus Christ. Elder Eddy invites us to try the virtue of the word of God and drink deeply from the scriptures. All rights reserved. But whenever I watch someone learning to ride a bike for the first time, Im reminded that its not easy balancing yourself on those two narrow wheels. Put simply, an aircraft flies only when air is moving over its wings. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church has prepared a revised version of For the Strength of Youth to point young men and young women to Christ. 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. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Some might say, I know a member of your Church who is a hypocrite. Need some inspiration to lift your soul? Uchtdorf was really on-point this conference. The waiter could scarcely wait for the mans reaction. Because of Gods perfect love for us and the eternal sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our sinsboth great and smallcan be blotted out and remembered no more.6 We can stand before Him pure, worthy, and sanctified. By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Put your trust in Jesus Christ. Beliefs Worship with Us News About Us. Those who join this Church love the Savior Jesus Christ and they wish to follow Him. Struggling? The following is a summary of what he said. In this Church that honors personal agency so strongly, that was restored by a young man who asked questions and sought answers, we respect those who honestly search for truth. But one event changed all of that. And yet, because were all weak and imperfect, some concerns might creep into your mind. Like the widow at Jerusalem, we must offer Him our whole souls. You know the kind of person you want to become.22. Have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? I realize that He has not doomed His children to stumble through mortality without hope for a bright and eternal future. The Savior always teaches timeless truths. 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. Check out these four great LDS conference talks on hope. As it was with the citizens of Berlin, so it can be with us. Jesus Christ is our perfect example, and we strive with all the energy of our soul to follow Him. 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. The scriptures say that, to God, our sacrifices are more sacred than our accomplishments (see Doctrine and Covenants 117:13). Welcome to Conference. The Costand Blessingsof Discipleship, Protection from Pornographya Christ-Focused Home, If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments. How long are they?, Oh, my, the man said. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When the Apostles recognized the risen Christwhen they experienced the glorious Resurrection of their beloved Saviorthey became different men. 1. Sometimes there is a difference of opinion as to what the facts really mean. Elder Uchtdorf commemorated International Friendship Day on July 30 with an Instagram post about focusing on the one and making the Church a place of blending.. This is the Church of Jesus Christ. Endings are not our destiny. "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.". Brothers and sisters, have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? 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. On April 2-3, millions worldwide will tune into the 192nd Annual General Conferenceof The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to hear messages from the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders. You know how best to groom yourself. Joy or misery? To those who have separated themselves from the Church, I say, my dear friends, there is yet a place for you here. Matthew 14:27; John 16:33; Doctrine and Covenants 61:36; 68:6; 78:18. thou hast the words of eternal life.11. Will we also go away? Romans 8:17; see also Doctrine and Covenants 84:38. Many issues become nonissues! And what about the many tasks and responsibilities that make our lives so busy? Truth gets twisted to make evil seem good and good seem evil.10. 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. When they read the holy scriptures3 and live the teachings of His prophets, they grow closer to the Savior they love so much. At the heart of Gods plan of happiness is the power to choose. The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. 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. Even on a windy day, enough lift isnt created unless the airplane is moving forward, with enough thrust to counteract the forces holding it back. 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. Joseph Smith said, I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves.17, And King Benjamin told his people in the Book of Mormon, I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may commit sin; for there are divers ways and means, even so many that I cannot number them.18, King Benjamin went on to say, But this much I can tell you, watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of our Lord, even unto the end of your lives.19, Is it wrong to have rules? Gratitude to our Father in Heaven broadens our perception and clears our vision. Gratitude is a catalyst to all Christlike attributes! 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. Confidence, peace, safety, happiness and belonging can be found in Jesus Christ, His gospel and His Church. Our children and youth are invited to grow in a balanced way as they follow Jesus Christ, who as a young man increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man (Luke 2:52). President Nelson recently spoke of the need for each of us to remove, with the Saviors help, the old debris in our lives. I could never join a church that had someone like him as a member.. Now, for those who are avid bicyclists, comparing discipleship to riding a bike may be a helpful analogy. 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. What is it that keeps these flying machines soaring elegantly through the sky, crossing oceans and continents? The following is a summary of what he said. Perhaps our challenge is that we think balance means dividing our time evenly among competing interests. I plead with all who hear or read these words: Come, join with us. I am sure they had flaws, but not to me. In praising this faithful widow, the Savior gave us a standard to measure our discipleship in all of its many expressions. So He allows you to choose: Light or darkness? Our loving Heavenly Father knows that choosing to develop a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy and great happiness. Sister Dennis teaches that we should avoid judging others and instead be compassionate and loving toward everyone. Actually, it is not that simple. We will all become better as a result. 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