), VIDEO: President Russell M. Nelson| Some trials are deeply private burdens no one else can see, 192ND SEMIANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE NOTES AND SUMMARIES | SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSION, FREE Digital General Conference Study Guide | Is There No Balm in Gilead? President Nelson announced plans to build six new temples before he ended the conference with this blessing of peace: I bless you to be filled with the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ. In the October 2020 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M Nelson talked in the Womens Session of General Conference about embracing the future with faith. This has been an unforgettable evening. First, he helped them create areas where they would be safeplaces of security he called them.8 Second, he prepared the minds of the people to be faithful unto the Lord.9 And third, he never stopped preparing his peoplephysically or spiritually.10 Let us consider these three principles. You have not only thenumbersbut thespiritual powerto change the world. President Dallin H. Oaks: 'Be of Good Cheer'. Personal Ministry We welcome comments, however there are some guidelines: Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Speaking during the womens session to women and young women ages 11 and up, President Nelson expressed his love and appreciation for all they have done to be everyday heroes during these difficult circumstances. Goals President Nelson wrote about the sacred and sanctifying privilege that taking the sacrament is, in a May 28 Instagram post. Some of you suddenly found yourselves searching for scarce supplies or a new job. I am not saying that the days ahead will be easy, but I promise you that the future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lords hands, he said. Let Patience Have Her Perfect Work, and Count It All Joy! Then, when metaphorical earthquakes rock our lives, we can stand steadfast and immovable because of our faith.17. Partner with the Lord as you prepare your own places of security in your life. Turbulent times are opportunities for us to thrive spiritually. Further, you have a divine endowment that enables you to build faith in others in compelling ways.21 And you never stop. August 2020 You embody the hopes that President GordonB. Hinckley had for you when he introduced The Family: A Proclamation to the World 25 years ago in the September 1995 general Relief Society meeting.1It is significant that he chose to introduce this important proclamation to the sisters of the Church. Don't Threaten: Have you grown closer to the Lord, or do you feel further away from Him? (LogOut/ The Lord has promised that if we will ask, we may receive revelation upon revelation.20I promise that as you increase your capacity to receive revelation, the Lord will bless you with increased direction for your life and with boundless gifts of the Spirit. Possible Questions: The visual story of Moroni building embankments, forts and walls is a vivid example of being prepared. June 2022 You have used technology to connect with family and friends, to minister to those who have felt isolated, and to study Come, Follow Me with others. Your vigilance in safeguarding your homes and instilling faith in the hearts of your loved ones will reap rewards for generations to come.. Bradley R Wilcox April 2015 Teaching and instilling faith in others is a divine call. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Trials Some questioned the need for taking such extraordinary measures. Embrace the Future with Faith Video Content. The Lord told us how with simple, but stunning, reassurance: "If ye are prepared ye shall not fear" [ Doctrine and Covenants 38:30 ]. The 10th Mormon president/prophet of the LDS Church called the cross 'repugnant'! Christmas Through it all, our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, love us! For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. It is one that can literally change the way we see our future. April 2014 They are times when our influence can be much more penetrating than in calmer times. This is because spiritual blessings come to the faithful. Have faith in what you feel drawn to teach. I bless you with an increased desire and ability to obey the laws of God. He continued, I promise that as you do, you will be showered with blessings, including greater courage, increased personal revelation, sweeter harmony in your homes and joy, even amid uncertainty.. Then live and watch for these promises to be fulfilled in your own life.. Michael A Dunn The templethe house of the Lordis a place of security unlike any other. As commander of the Nephite armies, Captain Moroni prepared his people in three essential ways. If preparation is our key to embracing this dispensation and our future with faith, how can we best prepare? Further, you have a divine endowment that enables you to build faith in others in compelling ways.21Andyounever stop. LifewithoutGod is a life filled with fear. I invite you, my dear sisters, to create a home that is a place of security. September 2020 Support Is it not our privilege to so live that we can have this constantly flowing into our souls? (in Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society [2011], 46). Focus Determines Reality If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. I so testify, with my expression of love for you and my confidence in you, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. These highlights and questions fit right in with Lesson Template 1 or Template 2. How might you increase these blessings in your own life? He will deliver us; yea, insomuch that he [will] speak peace to our souls, and [will] grant unto us great faith, and cause us that we [can] hope for our deliverance in him.22. February 2018 You have been on my mind so often during these past few months. It is one that can literally change the way we see our future. Having places of security to which you can retreat will help you embrace the future with faith. Dieter F Uchtdorf Receiving personal revelation is one of the greatest of those blessings. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. . Habits He told the Prophet Joseph Smith that peace [would] be taken from the earth and calamities would befall mankind. February 2014 Autopilot In a footnote accompanying this statement, President Nelson shared, The Apostle Paul prophesied that in the last days perilous times [would] come. That would make our day spiritually treacherous (See 2 Timothy 3:15).. Trees start to illuminate living rooms, presents begin to appear, carols archived for months begin to ring out again, and lights twinkle on the streets during the all-too-early dark nights. You have used technology to connect with family and friends, to minister to those who have felt isolated, and to studyCome, Follow Mewith others. The Lord Jesus Christ directs the affairs of His Church, and it will achieve its divine objectives.. . . The Holy Ghost allows for security and satisfaction and can cause for the trifling things of [our] day [to] not seem to stand in [our] way at all. Truly, it is a great privilege to have that blessing in our lives. October 2016 We therefore embrace the idea of the university as a towernot of ivory but of glass. December 2017 Why are we able to thrive spiritually during difficult times? Vision Fill the earth with the light and warmth of compelling truths. I have watched you doing just that during this pandemic. In a world where faith leaders serve their You have demonstrated that once again this year. Surrender To Love The winners of the Church History Museums 12th International Art Competition have been announced, and the artwork is breathtaking. March 2019 My dear sisters, I am honored to be with you. August 2014 He talked about the three principles to embrace the future with faith. The conference is broadcast via internet and can be found on YouTube and churchofjesuschrist.org*SUBCRIBE! And I renew my invitation for you to increase your understanding of priesthood power and of temple covenants and blessings. September 2015 The Lord placed you here now because He knew you had the capacity to negotiate the complexities of the latter part of these latter days. So when President Nelson said we embody those hopes, it really feels like a loved one is paying tribute to each of us, which in turn, makes my resolve even stronger to live up to those hopes. Simply said, a place of security isanywhereyou can feel the presence of the Holy Ghost and be guided by Him.15When the Holy Ghost is with you, you can teach truth, even when it runs counter to prevailing opinions. I felt like Id like to claim every one of you as part of my family, President Nelson said. January 2019 We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. Get an e-mail with our latestcontent, printables, links, tips, and tricks! Similarly, as turmoil rages around us, we need to create places where we are safe, both physically and spiritually. He knew you would grasp the grandeur of His work and be eager to help bring it to pass. January 2022 Untuk membaca ini dalam bahasa Melayu, sila klik, When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. Christ They and Their holy angels are watching over us.. Choose the questions which resonate the most with you and which you feel will make a meaningful discussion for your group of personalities. The Lord placed you here now because He knew you had the capacity to negotiate the complexities of the latter part of these latter days. May 2018 I promise that as we create places of security, prepare our minds to be faithful to God, and never stop preparing, God will bless us. And what better way to prepare to hear the living Prophet speak than to hear again what he said in the last Conference? Own Your Life Though social media has been flooded with contention, many of you have found ways to encourage others and share our Saviors light. Attitude You have demonstrated that once again this year. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. April 2022 Possible Discussion Activity: President Nelson bestows a positive, hopeful outlook during a bleak time - how does it make you feel? Doctrine and Covenants 88:118; emphasis added. Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, Found in the footnotes, explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As President Nelson taught saints to see themselves participating in the gathering of Gods children taking place right now, he issued this prophetic invitation: As you study your scriptures during the next six months, I encourage you to make a list of all that the Lord has promised He will do for covenant Israel. D Todd Christofferson You embody the hopes that President GordonB. 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