Experience with joy the righteousness you will bring to pass as you are anxiously engaged in a good cause.12 Quorums are in a unique position to accelerate the gathering of Israel on both sides of the veil. At the close of the October 2021 general conference, President Nelson a world-renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher before entering full-time Church service in 1984 pleaded with listeners worldwide to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord every day. As you continue to let God prevail in your life, I know that He is just as optimistic about your future as He has ever been. Though we may differ in our initial perspectives, the love we feel for each other is constant. But as our ability to gather in these places has been restricted in varying degrees, we have learned that one of the holiest of places on earth is the homeyes, even your home. We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. God uttered this plea while introducing His Son to Peter, James and John on the Mount of Transfiguration; to the Nephites in ancient Bountiful; and to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove. These practical steps as well as his personal experience are just a part of what makes President Nelsons January Liahona message powerful. Find a quiet place where you can regularly go. President Nelson invited us to receive personal revelation in our lives. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. This applies to everyone, wherever they may be the taxi driver in Calcutta, the engineer in London, the elementary school child in Ghana and the farmer in Chile, he wrote in a June 21 blog post. He will bring a feeling of peace to your heart. Your love of and faith in the Savior may very well be the catalyst for someone to discover the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn: Study quotes on the topic for the week and journaling space to write down your inspiration. Brethren, you bear the priesthood of God. How do you think it affected your family members to see youtheir father, grandfather, husband, son, or brotheradminister this holy ordinance? He is our Advocate with the Father, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. I love Him and testify that He lives! Our current prophet is President Russell M. Nelson. COURSE BEGINS JANUARY 15, 2023 Learn More One of the things the Spirit has repeatedly impressed upon my mind since my new calling as President of the Church is how willing the Lord is to reveal His mind and will. Every blessing the Lord has for youeven miracleswill follow. Second, in a pattern that this prophet regularly deploys . He wants us to grow and to learn, even throughperhaps especially throughadversity. For all whose health may permit, let us fast, pray, and unite our faith once again,said President Russell M. Nelson in his Saturday evening general conference address. Now, my dear brothers and sisters, consider the fact that in these three instances just mentioned, just before the Father introduced the Son, the people involved were in a state of fear and, to some degree, desperation. He lives! Joseph would be instrumental in its return. Sarah Jane Weaver inquired, So what do you know now that you didnt know before? I confess I wasnt ready for the question and flailed at a couple of generic answers that just didnt convey what I was suddenly feeling. Daily immersion in the word of God is crucial for spiritual survival, especially in these days of increasing upheaval. I am also grateful for those upon whose shoulders I stand. As we seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. President Nelson invited us to receive personal revelation in our lives. Third: Help gather Israel." I have found I cannot connect with heaven in a mass of clutter.. We can also hear Him in the temple. These efforts were made far more effective because we partnered with other humanitarian organizations, including Convoy of Hope, Feeding America, Partnership with Native Americans, the Salvation Army, the United Way, and the World Food Programme (see 2020 Year in Review, Newsroom, Dec.21, 2020, newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). 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. 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 could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. As we anticipated this 200th anniversary of Joseph Smiths First Vision, the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles wondered what we might do to commemorate appropriately this singular event. He had questions regarding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God would direct him. If Joseph Smiths transcendent experience in the Sacred Grove teaches us anything, it is that the heavens are open and that God speaks to His children. How I hear Him is reading the Book of Mormon every day and praying with my family before going to bed at night, said 12-year-old Koim Theanuth from Cambodia. Nevertheless, its effects have been validated by scientists as well as men and women of faith. Jesus is the Christ! Here are a few of the things he has told us recently as he reflects the Lord's word to us: October 17, 2021 President Nelson has plainly stated that it is an essential skill to be able to receive personal revelation. President Russell M. Nelson However, messages from our Heavenly Father are strikingly different. President Marion G. Romney taught: "Just as prayer is the means by which men address the Lord, so revelation is the means by which God communicates to men. In 1945, while I was in medical school, I married Dantzel White in the Salt Lake Temple. He lays out a pattern that Joseph Smith demonstrated to us by example. President Nelson as a young boy with family. It is no different in our day. It behooves each of us to measure up to the sacred ordination we have received. In the Godhead, the Holy Ghost is the messenger. "Hear Him" is a workbook and course all in one. That is why it felt so good to administer the sacrament in your home. I am referring to the healing power of gratitude.. Emphasizing that "absolute truth eternal truth" exists, President Nelson, who is revered by members of the faith as a prophet, assured listeners during the opening session of conference that "what you will hear today and tomorrow constitutes pure truth." President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, experienced a defining spiritual moment as a 20-year-old missionary in England. Apply: Advice from leaders and chart space to put down your thoughts and ideas. We can go to the scriptures. We discussed a number of these invitations including: President Nelson began Jan. 1, 2020, with a Facebook post which reminded members of the Church of his invitation from the previous October general conference. If we will truly receive the Holy Ghost and learn to discern and understand His promptings, we will be guided in matters large and small. In those two wordsHear HimGod gives us the pattern for success, happiness, and joy in this life. Without our Redeemers infinite Atonement, not one of us would have hope of ever returning to our Heavenly Father. Seek Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine and Pure Revelation. For the second time in as many weeks, Latter-day Saints and all others were called to join in a worldwide fast. Just say hello and show your love. It is not just to prepare us for, and help us through, a pandemic. Because of this, our common trial has the potential to help unite Gods children as never before. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Fathers great plan of happiness and redemption. The last time we held a priesthood session of general conference was in April 2019. So, one day when I was very young, I went to our basement and smashed on the concrete floor every bottle of liquor! As a result, I was not raised in a gospel-centered home. He says: On September 30, 2017, following the afternoon session of general conference, I stopped by the hospital to check on my beloved quorum member Elder RobertD. Hales. I urge you to continue to make your home a truly holy place and be not moved8 from that essential goal. In our meetings, the majority never rules! Most of our guidance comes from the . [3] 1 Kings 19:11-12. The words of Christ tell [us] all things what [we] should do (2 Nephi 32:2)., Prayer requires initiative, so we humble ourselves before God, find a quiet place where we can regularly go, and pour out our hearts to Him.. Through him the Lords Church was restored to the earth. It will be available immediately on the Church website, from which you may obtain a copy. He is our Savior, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. If you look at your life prayerfully, I believe you will see many ways in which the Lord has been guiding you through this time of hardship. As Sarah Jane Weaver skillfully moved our conversation through many of these invitations from the Prophet during 2020, I found my mind racing to a host of other invitations he has extended during the nearly three years he has served as our Heavenly Fathers prophet to the world. Some have asked me, Does the Lord speak to you all the time? I answer that He speaks to me in the same way Hes spoken to me all my life by the gift of the Holy Ghost.. How can we find answers to questions that perplex us? I urge you to stretch beyond your current spiritual ability to receive personal revelation, for the Lord has promised that if thou shalt [seek], thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable thingsthat which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternal.12, Oh, there is so much more that your Father in Heaven wants you to know. 3.3K views, 148 likes, 103 loves, 5 comments, 109 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ToGather Saints: It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our spiritual survival will depend on it. Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son, President Nelson told his worldwide audience during the April 2020 general conference. Through personal revelation, you can receive your own witness that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, that Joseph Smith is a prophet, and that this is the Lords Church. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. Missionaries and members of the Church invited friends to learn from a current Apostle, and they came. Turn to Him for answers and for comfort. Invitations create space for revelation, transformation and miracles. But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. He communicates simply, quietly, and with such stunning plainness that we cannot misunderstand Him.8, For example, whenever He has introduced His Only Begotten Son to mortals upon the earth, He has done so with remarkably few words. 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. Are youwillingto let whatever He needs you to do take precedence over every other ambition? A spiritual giant, he left an indelible imprint upon all who knew him and upon the Church that he loved. Yes! Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Ensign, May 2020. By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints If you look at your life prayerfully, I believe you will see many ways in which the Lord has been guiding you through this time of hardship. Every minute of that time will bless you and your family in ways nothing else can. I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. Jesus Christ has once again called Apostles and has given them priesthood authority. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, Come unto ChristLiving as Latter-day Saints, Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God, The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion, A Good Foundation against the Time to Come, Hosanna and HallelujahThe Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter, Let This House Be Built unto My Name, The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives, Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of the most powerful ways to hear the Lords voice is through music, Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon said during the first ever Youth Music Festival held July 29. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, I prayed daily for revelation and gave thanks to the Lord every time He spoke to my heart and mind. Throughout the year the Prophet, the Apostles and general Church leaders shared how they hear Him through videos, social media posts and formal addresses. A year designated to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the First Vision and onset of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, 2020 has also been marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship, social issues, political turmoil and uncertainty. There each ordinance teaches about the Savior. Brothers and sisters, how can we become the men and womenthe Christlike servantsthe Lord needs us to be? All rights reserved. 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. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. In the Old Testament, the word hearken is translated from the Hebrew shama, which is a strong verb that means to listen with the intent to obey. Hearken is a scriptural word that occurs in 40 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Second: Make covenants with God and keep them. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation. I adored my parents. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. We live in a world that is complex and increasingly contentious. Have you ever wondered why the Lord wants us to make our homes the center of gospel learning and gospel living? Yahosh Bonner, left, and his brother, Oba Bonner, right, perform Peace in Christ during the virtual Youth Music Festival broadcast on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. And it is the next crucial step that many of us fail to follow through on. Study it privately and with your family members and friends. The adversary is clever. The future is bright for Gods covenant-keeping people.16 The Lord will increasingly call upon His servants who worthily hold the priesthood to bless, comfort, and strengthen mankind and to help prepare the world and its people for His Second Coming. They said the invitation from the prophet, Russell M. Nelson, to "hear Him" has opened doors to receiving personal revelation during this time, and the revelation to create gospel-centered homes and incorporate "Come, Follow Me" have confirmed God's divine help. . One of his most influential challenges, Matheson said, was encouraging members to hear the word of Christ. As this prophet has reiterated again and again, the heavens are open to us and we should be earnestly seeking the messages that are waiting for us. But as we considered the unique historic and international impact of that First Vision, we felt impressed to create a monument not of granite or stone but of wordswords of solemn and sacred proclamationwritten, not to be carved in tables of stone but rather to be etched in the fleshy tables of our hearts.14. Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, stand with their grandchildren, nieces and nephews at the end of a Face to Face event for young adults broadcast from Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. 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 promise that you will be blessed with additional power to deal with temptation, struggles, and weakness. It means you will never be left comfortless or without access to the power of God to help you. We live in a time prophesied long ago, when all things shall be in commotion; and surely, mens hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.13 That was true before the pandemic, and it will be true after. We wondered if a monument should be erected. NealA. Maxwell, Meek and Lowly (Brigham Young University devotional, Oct.21, 1986), 9, speeches.byu.edu. 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, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a Nov. 8blog post,Elder Jeffrey R. Hollandof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained how vocalizing prayers can foster greater communication with God. And yet, even as a boy, I knew I was missing something. the president of the Church Based on what you studied about applying the teachings of prophets, match the following phrases with the correct words to complete them. Each of these stalwart souls sacrificed everything to come to Zion. And, finally, we hear Him as we heed the words of prophets, seers, and revelators. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase, even if turbulence increases in your life.. Apostles and other Church leaders have participated in a series of blog posts and videos describing ways in which they hear the voice of the Lord. Part of the event was filmed at the Conference Center Theatre in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. In this vision, he learned that following the death of the original Apostles, Christs New Testament Church was lost from the earth. We are to hear the words of the Lord, hearken to them, and heed what He has told us! But there is no medication or operation that can fix the many spiritual woes and maladies that we face. In the past several weeks, most of us have experienced disruptions in our personal lives. The Nephites were afraid because they had been through destruction and darkness for several days. Between now and the time the Lord comes again, we all need our homes to be places of serenity and security.6, Attitudes and actions that invite the Spirit will increase the holiness of your home. As explained in the introduction, the study guide was designed with each of us in mind as individual children of divine origin trying to navigate lifes journey with as much spiritual guidance as possible.. Then, in a moment of clarity, it came. Revelation continues to flow from the Lord during this ongoing process of restoration. Joseph Smith was in the grips of a force of darkness just before the heavens opened. In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? This April 2020 general conference is our time to commemorate an event that changed the world. In this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we worship Him who commenced His infinite Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane. I hear Him by putting down my phone and blocking distractions, one young adult posted. Earthquakes, fires, floods, plagues, and their aftermaths have disrupted routines and caused shortages of food, staples, and savings. The Book of Mormon chronicles the classic rise and fall of two major civilizations. I invite you to make your own list, consider it carefully, and share it with those you love. Though he is called as the Lords mouthpiece to the Church, he has encouraged us again and again to seek to hear that heavenly voice directly in our individual lives. Or we can use our time to hear the voice of the Lord whispering His guidance, comfort, and peace. Heavenly Father knows you. Seek revelation from the Lord. Available for preorder at DeseretBook.com. 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