God will not allow His Church to drift from its appointed course or fail to fulfill its divine destiny. He married Sister Harriet Reich in 1962 and they are the parents of two children. Elder Sitati teaches how we can develop attributes that help us become better disciples of Christ. Saturday Morning Session. That has been the pattern from the days of Adam until now., Spiritual landmarks like daily prayer, scripture study and approaching God in humility and honesty can help keep one on the path. Best LDS Talks On Faith. Those who suffer or grieve find healing here. The following is a summary of what he said. See Have I Done Any Good? Hymns, no. Suppose Jesus came to your ward, to your branch, or to your home today. 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. Gratitude is a catalyst to all Christlike attributes! Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 2-3, 2021. They apply to people of every age and in any circumstance. Brothers and sisters, have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? Elder Johnson teaches that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can be cleansed of our sins and imperfections. Yes, we cherish all the principles of the gospel. My sins will not only be forgiven; they will not even be remembered. It left its mark upon me. 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. They are merely interruptionstemporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. 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. The Uchtdorfs spoke with enthusiasm about the missionary programs that brought their families into the Church. It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges. 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. I believe the Savior Jesus Christ would want you to see, feel, and know that He is your strength. 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. May we ever and constantly raise our voices and show by word and deed our gratitude to our Father in Heaven and to His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. I always keep a copy in my pocket, and I share it with people who are curious about our standards. We all need them every day. 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. So the problem with listing every possible do and dont isnt just that its impractical and unsustainable. Jesus Christ said, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.11. Sacrifice and consecration are two heavenly laws that we covenant to obey in the holy temple. In other words, Im suggesting that instead of being thankful for things, we focus on being thankful in our circumstanceswhatever they may be. 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. But when you earnestly seek the trutheternal, unchanging truthyour choices become much clearer. In a footnote attached to the subheading, Elder Uchtdorf shared: This was the question the multitude asked Jesus on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, gestures to conferencegoers prior to the church's 192nd Annual General Conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 2, 2022. The problem is that we dont always see things as clearly as we would like to. When he was at the height of his professional career as a heart surgeon, he was called as stake president. The Church of Jesus Christ seems to attract the kind and the caring, the honest and the industrious. Joy or misery? It is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ. To help you prepare for the April 2023 general conference, the team at LDS Living has gathered one quote from each talk from October 2022 general conference as a reminder of the promises, blessings, and messages given by our inspired Church leaders.. You can follow along each day or re-read each short quote on a quiet Sunday afternoon! Despite past heartache, each of us can begin again, he wrote. Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can choose to be grateful in any circumstances, including in the midst of tribulation. RussellM. Nelson, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96. In pain, we can glory in Christs Atonement. You need to know the whys and the hows and then consider the consequences of your choices. It blooms just as beautifully in the icy landscape of winter as it does in the pleasant warmth of summer. There is room for you here. Because we are made of the stuff of eternity. For the rising generation, I have a message especially for you from our Savior, Jesus Christ. Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed. No matter how strong our spiritual experiences have been in the past, as human beings we tend to wander. He gives power to the weary; and to those who feel powerless, He increases strength. 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. But you can manage when you know who you are, why you are here, and when you trust God. There is one thing we can do to make life sweeter, more joyful, even glorious. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. Also see other collected talks. We seek to love God and serve our neighbors. See RussellM. Nelson, Hear Him, Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 8892. (See John 6:28.). The fear must have been oppressive, consuming their hours and dampening their hope. That is your destiny. From 1965-1996, he was a pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline, Lufthansa. It is difficult to develop a spirit of gratitude if our thankfulness is only proportional to the number of blessings we can count. Elder Rasband gives examples of President Nelson sharing the Book of Mormon, describes how he has tried to follow the prophets example, and invites all to do the same. My wife, Harriet, and I love to go bicycle riding together. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. No, He would ask you to repentto leave your sins behind, to change, so He can forgive you. But how is this possible? Good or evil? As it was with the citizens of Berlin, so it can be with us. Many issues become nonissues! "Lord, I Believe" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. What does this mean for us as disciples of Jesus Christ? 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. Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord.9, Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. 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). Recognizing the demands of his professional life, they said to him, If you feel that you are too busy and shouldnt accept the call, then thats your privilege. He answered that his decision about whether or not to serve when called was made long ago, when he and his wife made temple covenants with the Lord. He knows that you cant do everything your heart wants you to do. You know how best to groom yourself. Pres. Sister Yee teaches that we are blessed as we follow the Savior on the healing path of forgiveness. That is your future. Thomas S. Monson. And your efforts are purifying your heart and preparing you for a glorious future. Why would anyone want to join such a church?, The couple smiled and said, We thought you would never ask.. The people of the Book of Mormon lived on the other side of the globetheir histories, cultures, and political climates were vastly different from the people Jesus taught during His mortal ministry. Many years ago, President BoydK. Packer spoke these powerful words: True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. Together with God the Father, He appeared to a 14-year-old Joseph Smith and ushered in the Restoration of the gospel and the Church of Jesus Christ. Nothing could keep them from fulfilling their mission. Would such an approach truly prepare you for a lifetime of Christlike living? In fact, most of the scriptural references do not speak of gratitude for things but rather suggest an overall spirit or attitude of gratitude. Some might ask, But what about my doubts?, Its natural to have questionsthe acorn of honest inquiry has often sprouted and matured into a great oak of understanding. Rather, we put it to use in the Lords service. He is your strength. Why is this? 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. We would be forever changed. But we earnestly desire to overcome our faults and the tendency to sin. Elder Christofferson teaches that the doctrine of belonging includes welcoming diversity, being willing to serve and sacrifice, and knowing the Saviors role. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. We cannot adjust the volume on others bitterness or rage. Important temporal and spiritual choices should not only be based on personal preference or what is convenient or popular.23 The Lord is not saying, Do whatever you want., He is saying, Live in a holier, higher, more mature way., He is saying, Keep my commandments.. Some might say, I dont think I could live up to your standards.. As we seek to purify our lives and look unto Christ in every thought,12 everything else begins to align. 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. The Savior reassures us: Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true endings, only everlasting beginnings. It doesnt make decisions for you. We do not shame or attack others. The Savior always teaches timeless truths. 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. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. Puzzling things. Throughout the ages, God has spoken through His servants, the prophets.1 This morning we have had the privilege to hear the prophet of God speak to all the world. 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. Change Region English. In fact, it impressed Him so deeply that he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.1. He would know your hearts desires. Sometimes there is a difference of opinion as to what the facts really mean. Title page of the Book of Mormon; see Mormon 8:17. 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. But the Lord asks that we consecrate all.. He would know you as you are. 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