We have this precious record as a tangible witness of the Saviors work. And I speak to all who love our young people and want them to succeed in life. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. The following is a summary of what he said. It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges. His father was conscripted into the German Army, and his mother relocated the family to Zwickau, Germany. It left its mark upon me. Would such an approach truly prepare you for a lifetime of Christlike living? In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. Elder Holland talks about a powerful tool you can use when your faith starts to waiver. Elder Pearson teaches that God expects us to willingly place the Savior at the center of our lives. Sister Craig teaches us three truths that can help us grow as disciples and trust in the Lord through our trials. I could never join a church that had someone like him as a member.. And at the center of it all is His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ,7 and His sacrifice for us. I have pondered what to say to them, and I have struggled to know how to comfort and support them in their trials. There are times when we have to answer the same question. Sister Dennis teaches that we should avoid judging others and instead be compassionate and loving toward everyone. One might ask, If the gospel is so wonderful, why would anyone leave?. These two laws are similar but not identical. Truth is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ and taught in His Church. And yet He taught them many of the same things He taught in the Holy Land. Ronald A. Rasband . I testify that this is true, as I also testify that Jesus Christ is our Master, our Redeemer, and our one and only Way back to our beloved Father in Heaven. 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. The recounting of his youth, and the chaotic wartimes of East Germany - impressed the depth of his trials upon us. But the Lord asks that we consecrate all.. It means that if we want to find balance in life, and if we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to Him and His gospel cant be casual or occasional. 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. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. But when you earnestly seek the trutheternal, unchanging truthyour choices become much clearer. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13. What qualifies someone to preach the gospel? Being grateful in times of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances. To many of us, such a standard of whole-souled commitment seems out of reach. 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. Sacrifice and consecration are two heavenly laws that we covenant to obey in the holy temple. What is it that keeps these flying machines soaring elegantly through the sky, crossing oceans and continents? The important part of Mr. Uchtdorf's message at General Conference is what he didn't say. When the entire truth is eventually known, things that didnt make sense to us before will be resolved to our satisfaction. Sometimes there is a difference of opinion as to what the facts really mean. Jesus taught that our offering may be large or it may be small, but either way, it must be our heartfelt all. This time of bleakness after World War II left its mark upon the world. Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the First Presidency January 13, 2013 If you follow the Spirit, your personal search for the truth inevitably leads you to the Lord and Savior, even Jesus Christ, for He is "the way, the truth, and the life." This may not be the most convenient way, but it will be His waythe Savior's redeeming way. He will lead you the right way. thou hast the words of eternal life.11. Posted April 5, 2015. Its also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. He gives power to the weary; and to those who feel powerless, He increases strength. Welcome to Conference. We would be forever changed. There may have been things said or done that were not in harmony with our values, principles, or doctrine. And what about the many tasks and responsibilities that make our lives so busy? 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. Elder Uchtdorf posted on Facebook on Aug. 11 about the 60-year anniversary of the beginning of construction on the Berlin Wall. I often have wondered, What would Jesus teach and do if He were among us today? Followers of Jesus Christ do not shame or attack others; they seek to love God and serve their neighbors. He will lead you the right way. President Nelson teaches about the importance of temples and announces plans to build more temples. In these moments, I have listened to my beloved brothers and sisters and grieved with them over their burdens. See RussellM. Nelson, Hear Him, Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 8892. You can find confidence, peace, safety, happiness, and belonging now and eternally, because you will find all of it in Jesus Christ, in His gospel, and in His Church. It even takes falling down a time or two. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, center, gives a thumbs up to a conferencegoer prior to the church's 192nd Annual General Conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He is not a scenic byway or even a major landmark. It doesnt make decisions for you. There are many reasons for this, but may I offer a few? Many years ago, President BoydK. Packer spoke these powerful words: True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. All of His commandments are given to make blessings available to us. The airplane gains no altitude sitting on the runway. Viewed in this way, our commitment to Jesus Christ would be one of many things we need to fit into our busy schedules. I am sure they had flaws, but not to me. It would be 28 years before it came down. I plead with all who hear or read these words: Come, join with us. Struggling? 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. 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! Jeffrey R. Holland. The waiter could scarcely wait for the mans reaction. He would remind you that 2,000 years ago He took those sins upon Himself so that you could repent. There an elderly woman standing by Dieter's mother in a food line invited the Uchtdorf family to sacrament . Principles are eternal and universal. They changed the world. Some of our dear members struggle for years with the question whether they should separate themselves from the Church. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He would tell you that you can do this. But how is this possible? 223. The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. I have another analogy Im sure every man, woman, and child will be able to relate to. 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. President Nelson exemplified this approach when he taught us about honoring the Sabbath day: In my much younger years, I studied the work of others who had compiled lists of things to do and things not to do on the Sabbath. Its the purpose behind His great plan of happiness, His Church, His priesthood, the scripturesall of it. As Latter-day Saints, we are often known for what we do and dont doour behaviors. Some might say, I just dont fit in with you people in the Church.. For this I pray, and leave you my testimony and blessing, in the name of our Master, Jesus Christ, amen. Life no longer feels like a long list of separate efforts held in tenuous balance. And the fulness of that gospel is taught in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sometimes questions arise because we simply dont have all the information and we just need a bit more patience. Outward appearances would lose their importance. 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). 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. As I pondered this question, I thought about our young American missionaries who served among us during those years. The words of Doctrine and Covenants 58:42 are some of the most inspiring and encouraging in scripture: He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more. What joy this gives me to know that if I continue to repent, in that future day when I shall fall on my knees before my Savior and Redeemer, He will lift me up and embrace me. We can choose to be grateful, no matter what. This principle is echoed in the plea of the Book of Mormon prophet Amaleki: Come unto Christ, who is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. Over the years, I have had the sacred opportunity to meet with many people whose sorrows seem to reach the very depths of their soul. Those who follow this path faithfully avoid many of the pitfalls, sorrows, and regrets of life. Join with us! Believing in God is commendable, but most people want to do more than listen to inspirational sermons or dream of their mansions above.4 They want to put their faith into practice. Followers 0. 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. 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. Those who join this Church love the Savior Jesus Christ and they wish to follow Him. Jesus Christ is our perfect example, and we strive with all the energy of our soul to follow Him. President Ezra Taft Benson taught a similar truth: The Lord works from the inside out. I realize that He has not doomed His children to stumble through mortality without hope for a bright and eternal future. Weve been riding long enough that we dont even think about thatit has become normal and natural for us. Elder Gong teaches that as we follow Gods plan for us, we will find eternal joy with our families. "Lord, I Believe" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. 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. Because we have no paid local clergy in our worldwide congregations, our members perform the work of ministry themselves. To the Lord, the value of the donation was measured not by the effect it had on the treasury but by the effect it had on the heart of the donor. See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. 1 This morning we have had the privilege to hear the prophet of God speak to all the world. 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. Tragic things. If you could see into our hearts, you would probably find that you fit in better than you suppose. Come, join with us! 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. So the problem with listing every possible do and dont isnt just that its impractical and unsustainable. Yes, we cherish all the principles of the gospel. RussellM. Nelson, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96. 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. 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. On the fourth day, the waiter was really determined to make the man happy. It inspires humility and fosters empathy toward our fellowmen and all of Gods creation. There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. How can we balance the many demands of life with our desires to offer our whole souls to the Lord? The couple went on to explain about Church callings, home and visiting teaching, full-time missions, weekly family home evenings, temple work, welfare and humanitarian service, and assignments to teach. 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. (See John 6:28 .) 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. Jesus Christ has very high standards for His followers. And the invitation to earnestly seek His will and live by His truths is the highest standard possible! God among Us By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. The next day, the waiter doubled the bread again, without success. Perhaps focusing on what we are grateful for is the wrong approach. We will all become better as a result. But perhaps there is another way to look at it. Isaiah 41:4 - only God is the . We see baptism as the starting point in our journey of discipleship. The search for truth has led millions of people to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The poor in spirit and honest of heart find great treasures of knowledge here. All rights reserved. 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. Spending time with loved ones, going to school or preparing for an occupation, earning a living, caring for family, serving in the communitywhere does it all fit in? Everyones situation is different, and the details of each life are unique. No matter how strong our spiritual experiences have been in the past, as human beings we tend to wander. For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, general conference will be open to the public. 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. I believe He would start by expressing His deep love for you. To me, these young men and women were perfect. There is an old story of a waiter who asked a customer whether he had enjoyed the meal. 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. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. Lift Where You Stand, 2008. 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. He will lead you the right way. A third reason why people join the Church is because walking the path of discipleship leads to precious blessings. 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). 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