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. 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. 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? They came not to blame, lecture, or shame. Contents General conference 1994 - present First Presidency Christmas devotionals 2009 - present CES/worldwide devotionals 2009 - present What about your weekly church services? Come, join with us! This type of gratitude transcends whatever is happening around us. See Have I Done Any Good? Hymns, no. And I would ask him to invite Jesus Christ into his life, for God is among us! Tools. Principles are eternal and universal. To those who have separated themselves from the Church, I say, my dear friends, there is yet a place for you here. He is not a scenic byway or even a major landmark. After the meal, the man looked up and said, Good as always. He married Sister Harriet Reich in 1962 and they are the parents of two children. 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. 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. There an elderly woman standing by Dieter's mother in a food line invited the Uchtdorf family to sacrament . He is not a rest stop in our journey. Because we have no paid local clergy in our worldwide congregations, our members perform the work of ministry themselves. Sister Craig teaches us three truths that can help us grow as disciples and trust in the Lord through our trials. Come, join with us! Elder Johnson teaches that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can be cleansed of our sins and imperfections. Tragic things. 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. Some struggle with unanswered questions about things that have been done or said in the past. The doubting He would infuse with faith and courage to believe. From that day forward, the heavens opened, and heavenly messengers descended from halls of immortal glory. We seek to love God and serve our neighbors. Truth gets twisted to make evil seem good and good seem evil.10. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Saturday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Oct. 1, 2022. Come and add your talents, gifts, and energies to ours. Through His prophets, the Lord has been guiding His people in that direction, to increase their spiritual capacity and follow Him in higher and holier ways. No matter how strong our spiritual experiences have been in the past, as human beings we tend to wander. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints "The sheep is worthy of divine rescue simply because it is loved by the Good Shepherd," President Uchtdorf said. President Ezra Taft Benson taught a similar truth: The Lord works from the inside out. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ speaks of such an appearance to the people on the American continent. Do members of your church actually do what you have said?, That and more. But you can manage when you know who you are, why you are here, and when you trust God. Jeffrey R. Holland. And I speak to all who love our young people and want them to succeed in life. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. 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. As followers of Jesus Christ, we follow this example. Like the widow at Jerusalem, we must offer Him our whole souls. Elder Zeballos teaches that with the help of the Lord, we can be resistant to sin and temptation and find lasting happiness in this life. 2010-2019. We are all infants compared to the beings of glory and grandeur we are designed to become. Put your trust in Jesus Christ. 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. Outward appearances would lose their importance. 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. I look back with kindness on the young man I was during my growing-up years. It might sound contrary to the wisdom of the world to suggest that one who is burdened with sorrow should give thanks to God. 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. Do we need any greater reason to let our hearts be full of thanks unto God?14, Have we not great reason to rejoice?15, How blessed we are if we recognize Gods handiwork in the marvelous tapestry of life. Your loving Father in Heaven knows your heart. About Us. Saturday Morning Session. 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. Followers of Jesus Christ do not shame or attack others; they seek to love God and serve their neighbors. The Savior always teaches timeless truths. That is part of the plan of happiness gifted to us from our loving Heavenly Father. Focus on your destination. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. Nothing could keep them from fulfilling their mission. Come heed the call of the gentle Christ. 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. Elder McConkie teaches about the importance of learning about Jesus Christ and helping one another come unto Him. They want to roll up their sleeves and become engaged in this great cause. And at the center of it all is His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ,7 and His sacrifice for us. Joseph Smith Translation, Matthew 6:38 provides additional insight: Seek not the things of this world but seek ye first to build up the kingdom of God, and to establish his righteousness (in Matthew 6:33, footnotea). 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. President Lund describes the spiritual strength that comes from FSY conferences and teaches how youth can maintain that strength. Your Heavenly Father is the most glorious being in the universe, full of love, joy, purity, holiness, light, grace, and truth. 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. 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. Also President Uchtdorf doesn't speak in his native German (although he jokingly began to for a second while conducting). He would remind you that 2,000 years ago He took those sins upon Himself so that you could repent. The kind of connection the scriptures describe as being yoked together so that, with His help, you can carry any burden.5. May we allow our souls to expand in thankfulness toward our merciful Heavenly Father. And it is bold in describing the blessings Jesus Christ promises those who follow His Way.21, President RussellM. Nelson taught: When your greatest desire is to let God prevail [in your life], many decisions become easier. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. Sometimes we volunteer; sometimes we are volunteered. We see assignments not as burdens but as opportunities to fulfill covenants we gladly make to serve God and His children. My mother and father shared little about this burden with us four children. 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. They changed the lives of people everywhere. thou hast the words of eternal life.11. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. They are part of our progress. Elder Uchtdorf posted on Facebook on Aug. 11 about the 60-year anniversary of the beginning of construction on the Berlin Wall. Born on November 6, 1940, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Dieter F. Uchtdorf had a childhood colored by the horror of World War II. Life no longer feels like a long list of separate efforts held in tenuous balance. 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. He would know your hearts desires. What is it that keeps these flying machines soaring elegantly through the sky, crossing oceans and continents? Struggling? He has provided instructions that reveal the way back to Him. On the fourth day, the waiter was really determined to make the man happy. 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. I have another analogy Im sure every man, woman, and child will be able to relate to. Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed. Minutes and hours well spent are the building blocks of a life well lived., We can navigate our way through the darkness and trials of this life and find our way back to our loving Heavenly Father if we seek and accept the spiritual landmarks He has provided, embrace personal revelation and strive for daily restoration.. My wife, Harriet, and I love to go bicycle riding together. It is unfortunate that some have stumbled because of mistakes made by men. shared five messages all of Gods children need to hear. In their zeal to stop people from breaking the law, they compiled hundreds of rules based on their understanding of sacred writings. And that is very different from the way the world sees you. There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. 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. Viewed in this way, our commitment to Jesus Christ would be one of many things we need to fit into our busy schedules. Rather, we put it to use in the Lords service. When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. I am sure they had flaws, but not to me. Join with us! 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). Commandments are opportunities to exercise our agency and to receive blessings. First, this Church was restored in our day by Jesus Christ Himself. 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. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. I plead with all who hear or read these words: Come, join with us. He knows that you cant do everything your heart wants you to do. We can choose to be like the Prophet Joseph Smith, who, while a prisoner in miserable conditions in Liberty Jail, penned these inspired words: Dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.7. In other words, Im suggesting that instead of being thankful for things, we focus on being thankful in our circumstanceswhatever they may be. In essence, he's called God a liar. By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Put your trust in Jesus Christ. Thomas S. Monson. As of September 2013 the Church has more than 15 million members around the world. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him.2. Sacrifice and consecration are two heavenly laws that we covenant to obey in the holy temple. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. If these are your desires, then regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. The Savior would declare, in no uncertain terms, that you are a daughter or son of the Almighty God. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks in the Saturday Afternoon Session of the October 2020 General Conference. 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? He is the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by [Jesus Christ].4 That is the Way and our ultimate destination. May we live in thanksgiving daily18especially during the seemingly unexplainable endings that are part of mortality. The important part of Mr. Uchtdorf's message at General Conference is what he didn't say. And your efforts are purifying your heart and preparing you for a glorious future. This time of introspection is an opportunity for recalibration. 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. Scientists have confirmed that people walk in circles when they do not have reliable clues to direct them. Posted April 5, 2015. The more we learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ, the more we realize that endings here in mortality are not endings at all. The fear must have been oppressive, consuming their hours and dampening their hope. Elder Pearson teaches that God expects us to willingly place the Savior at the center of our lives. Isaiah 41:4 - only God is the . 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. In fact, most of the scriptural references do not speak of gratitude for things but rather suggest an overall spirit or attitude of gratitude. My heart overflows with gratitude for my Heavenly Father. Of course not. 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. The search for truth has led millions of people to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. None of us is quite as Christlike as we know we should be. One look into His eyes and we would never be the same. But I see youre back to giving only two slices of bread., My dear brothers and sisters, the choice is ours. "Lord, I Believe" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. Years later, following Elder Uchtdorf. God is perfect, and His doctrine is pure. However, there are some who leave the Church they once loved. That with His help, there are no limits to what you can accomplish. The waiter could scarcely wait for the mans reaction. As I pondered this question, I thought about our young American missionaries who served among us during those years. Or we can choose to be like Nephi, whose grateful heart never faltered. Sometimes we assume it is because they have been offended or lazy or sinful. We have this precious record as a tangible witness of the Saviors work. 83K views 4 months ago Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 1-2, 2022. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session ofOctober 2021 general conference. 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 To you, my dear brothers and sisters, my dear friends, and to all who are searching for answers, truth, and happiness, I do offer the same counsel: keep searching with faith and patience.27, Ask, and you will receive. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. RussellM. Nelson, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96. The message was that God lived and cared about us, even in these hours of turmoil, confusion, and chaos. 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. Just as forward momentum keeps a bicycle balanced and upright, moving forward helps an aircraft overcome the pull of gravity and drag. We all need them every day. With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and donts. Welcome to Conference. Many years ago, President BoydK. Packer spoke these powerful words: True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. 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. 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. 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 Joyful Burden of Discipleship. Contents. Sometimes there is a difference of opinion as to what the facts really mean. We love you, President Nelson, and I encourage everyone everywhere to study and heed your words. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. The Church has prepared a revised version of For the Strength of Youth to point young men and young women to Christ. The guest replied that everything was fine, but it would have been better if they had served more bread. It takes time. When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation. Our offering may be small, but it must come from our heart and soul. But He works through usHis imperfect childrenand imperfect people make mistakes. He will lead you the right way. After the Resurrection, Jesus Christ fulfilled His promise to visit His other sheep.13. In our daily life it is our paramount task and blessed opportunity to encounter God. 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. In this way, we see in our lives a fulfillment of the prophecy of the Apostle Paul: In the dispensation of the fulness of times [God will] gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth: even in him (Ephesians 1:10). Staying balanced is all about moving forward. From 1965-1996, he was a pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline, Lufthansa. How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true endings, only everlasting beginnings. Elder Holland teaches what it means to take up the cross as disciples of Jesus Christ. He will lead you the right way. 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. His message was and is a message of hope and belonginga testimony that God our Heavenly Father has not abandoned His children. Light and knowledge poured forth from the celestial throne. Anciently, Gods people sacrificed the firstlings of their flocks in honor of the coming Messiah. The Savior is the motivating power behind all that we do. Elder Andersen teaches that we can prepare for the Second Coming by making covenants and strengthening our commitment to the Savior. These two laws are similar but not identical. We can choose to be like the Mormon pioneers, who maintained a spirit of gratitude during their slow and painful trek toward the Great Salt Lake, even singing and dancing and glorying in the goodness of God.6 Many of us would have been inclined to withdraw, complain, and agonize about the difficulty of the journey. See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. That He speaks to prophets again; that God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. But somehow, here on earth, it seems more complicated than it ought to be. If you expect to find perfect people here, you will be disappointed. 10. Elder Olsen teaches that the answer to our challenges and questions is Jesus Christ. To our blessing, many of His words are recorded in the Doctrine and Covenantsavailable to anyone in the world who wishes to read and study them. While the world was drowning in cynicism, bitterness, hatred, and fear, the example and teachings of these young people filled me with hope. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. The answer is forward thrust. You might be surprised to find that we have yearnings and struggles and hopes similar to yours. They are merely interruptionstemporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. Our daily walk with Jesus Christ leads to peace and purpose in this life and profound joy and eternal salvation in the world to come. 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. I suppose the Church would be perfect only if it were run by perfect beings. Puzzling things. See 3Nephi 9:20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37. Clearly, the Lord is building our spiritual capacity. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless13 and who promises eternal blessings without number. But how is this possible? Our Heartfelt All | Dieter F. Uchtdorf | April 2022 General Conference General Conference 425K subscribers Subscribe 2.2K 101K views 10 months ago Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the. (See John 6:28 .) Published Feb 27, 2023 5:30 p.m. EST Start today to prepare for April 2023 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 1 and 2 by reviewing the talks from October 2022 general conference. No mortal being advances from crawling to walking to running without frequent stumbles, bumps, and bruises. When he was at the height of his professional career as a heart surgeon, he was called as stake president. The Apostle Paul compared it to looking through a glass, darkly.9 Theres a lot of confusion in the world about what is right and wrong. They who wait upon the Lord will be renewed by His strength.12. 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. Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice, Elder Uchtdorf tweeted on Sept. 24. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. If you define hypocrite as someone who fails to live up perfectly to what he or she believes, then we are all hypocrites. . Missionary Service Blessed My Life Forever, We Are The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, A Mighty Change of Heart: I Have Nothing More to Give You, Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: We Can Be More Than Conquerors, Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong, Video: You Are the Women He Foresaw, Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory, Teaching Self-Reliance to Children and Youth, The Covenant Path: The Way to Eternal Life. And yet He taught them many of the same things He taught in the Holy Land. Elder Soares teaches that as women and men work together in true and equal marriage partnerships, they will enjoy the unity taught by the Savior. Sister Yee teaches that we are blessed as we follow the Savior on the healing path of forgiveness. But if you seek the pure doctrine of Christ, the word of God which healeth the wounded soul,9 and the sanctifying influence of the Holy Ghost, then here you will find them. This was the question the multitude asked Jesus on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. Bad things still happen. 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. Oh, no, the couple explained. When we look at our lives and see a hundred things to do, we feel overwhelmed. 9. 33. 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). He will lead you the right way. 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. 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