Jesus Christ is our perfect example, and we strive with all the energy of our soul to follow Him. What qualifies someone to preach the gospel? And yet this seemingly inconsequential donation caught the Saviors attention. The diversity of persons and peoples all around the globe is a strength of this Church. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature (Born of God, Ensign, Nov. 1985, 6). 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. As we set aside pride and approach His throne with a broken heart and a contrite spirit,30 He will draw near to us.31. It surpasses disappointment, discouragement, and despair. 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. Born on November 6, 1940, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Dieter F. Uchtdorf had a childhood colored by the horror of World War II. He emphasized the need for daily introspection and restoration as a spiritual landmark. . But it is wrong to focus only on rules instead of focusing on the Savior. The Uchtdorfs spoke with enthusiasm about the missionary programs that brought their families into the Church. And the invitation to earnestly seek His will and live by His truths is the highest standard possible! 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. Confidence, peace, safety, happiness and belonging can be found in Jesus Christ, His gospel and His Church. Why would anyone want to join such a church?, The couple smiled and said, We thought you would never ask.. Good or evil? Clearly, the Lord is building our spiritual capacity. This is the Church of Jesus Christ. He realized that each religion had much that seemed desirable and worthy. They willingly gave of their young lives without thought of earthly gain, wanting only to help others find the joy and peace they had experienced. This time of introspection is an opportunity for recalibration. When the Book of Mormon prophet Alma saw evil in the world around him, he turned to the word of God because he knew it had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto themtherefore Alma thought it was expedient [to] try the virtue of the word of God (Alma 31:5). Also see other collected talks. But we can choose our response. But would that really be helpful in a global church? The following is a summary of what he said. You might say the Fathers plan was designed to allow you to express your desires through your choices so that you can receive the full results of what you desire. Actually, it is not that simple. He would teach us to open our hearts to God and reach out to others. Similar principles apply when it comes to finding balance in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. Thomas S. Monson. Have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? 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. Multicultural Conference Multicultural Conference. Or we can choose to be like Nephi, whose grateful heart never faltered. 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.. Transformed by the profound realization that, indeed, God is among us. We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless13 and who promises eternal blessings without number. We all need them every day. The airplane gains no altitude sitting on the runway. My dear young friends, if the Savior were here right now, what would He say to you? 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. The Church has prepared a revised version of For the Strength of Youth to point young men and young women to Christ. Knowing this, how could we ever murmur or remain embittered? "Lord, I Believe" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. One look into His eyes and we would never be the same. But you can manage when you know who you are, why you are here, and when you trust God. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. That is part of the plan of happiness gifted to us from our loving Heavenly Father. There may have been things said or done that were not in harmony with our values, principles, or doctrine. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. For here you will find what is precious beyond price. But we earnestly desire to overcome our faults and the tendency to sin. Sometimes we assume it is because they have been offended or lazy or sinful. It may break our hearts when their journey takes them away from the Church we love and the truth we have found, but we honor their right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience, just as we claim that privilege for ourselves.5. Bishop Causs teaches the duty we have to take care of Gods creations as stewards over them. Its a wonderful way to get some exercise while also spending time together. 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). Living Life. Truth gets twisted to make evil seem good and good seem evil.10. First, this Church was restored in our day by Jesus Christ Himself. Life no longer feels like a long list of separate efforts held in tenuous balance. There is room for you here. 1. There are times when we have to answer the same question. The fear must have been oppressive, consuming their hours and dampening their hope. My wife, Harriet, and I love to go bicycle riding together. It is difficult to develop a spirit of gratitude if our thankfulness is only proportional to the number of blessings we can count. Oh, no, the couple explained. As I pondered this question, I thought about our young American missionaries who served among us during those years. That is your destiny. If you have left the faith you once embraced: Come back again. The answer is forward thrust. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Now, for those who are avid bicyclists, comparing discipleship to riding a bike may be a helpful analogy. 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. Some might say, I know a member of your Church who is a hypocrite. My dear brothers and sisters and my dear friends, there will be times when you wish you could do more. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. Sister Browning encourages us to see our lives from a gospel perspective in order to see more of the Savior in our lives. a revised version of For the Strength of Youth, Church releases revised For the Strength of Youth guide based on principles, agency, See the full text of Elder Uchtdorfs talk: Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth, pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline Lufthansa, Elder Uchtdorf, a former refugee, promises Ukrainian refugees in Poland: You are not alone, 2022 Sharing the Gospel broadcast: Invitations from Elder Bednar, Elder Uchtdorf, Elder Cook to love, share, invite, Elder Uchtdorf offers apostolic assurance to FSY participants in Seattle: Your strength is the Savior, Elder Uchtdorf visits Navajo community where the Church is helping bring electricity and water, Elder Uchtdorfs general conference addresses, Read more October 2022 general conference coverage, He met his wife, Sister Harriet Reich Uchtdorf, in their teens while attending a branch in Frankfurt, Germany, soon after she and her family joined the Church. The Savior answers, Whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God (Doctrine and Covenants 11:4). How can we balance the many demands of life with our desires to offer our whole souls to the Lord? He is demonstrating increased trust in His covenant people in the latter days. At a time when many churches throughout the world are experiencing significant decreases in numbers, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsthough small in comparison with many othersis one of the fastest growing churches in the world. The process of caring for others allows both rich and poor a way toward refining their characters and leads them both toward exaltation (see Doctrine and Covenants 104:1518). 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. 9. This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul. As disciples of Christ, we are commanded to thank the Lord [our] God in all things,1 to sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving,2 and to let [our] heart be full of thanks unto God.3. But in spite of this, the eternal truth of the restored gospel found in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not tarnished, diminished, or destroyed. He married Sister Harriet Reich in 1962 and they are the parents of two children. 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. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. Elder Holland talks about a powerful tool you can use when your faith starts to waiver. When I had to make a decision whether or not an activity was appropriate for the Sabbath, I simply asked myself, What sign do I want to give to God? That question made my choices about the Sabbath day crystal clear (The Sabbath Is a Delight, Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 130). So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. Think of it as your personal, daily restoration., When darkness creeps in, as it often does, daily restoration opens ones heart to heavenly light, which illuminates the soul, chasing away shadows, fears and doubts. 3Nephi 13:3233; see also Matthew 6:3233. After explaining that he has often wondered what Jesus would teach if He was among us today, Elder Uchtdorf listed a few timeless truths taught by the Savior including, "He teaches us to love one another and to be 'full of charity towards all men.'" For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. Open your hearts to our Savior and Redeemer, no matter your circumstances, trials, sufferings, or mistakes; you can know that He lives, that He loves you, and that because of Him, you will never be alone. 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. Show more Show more. When we see one thingloving and serving God and His children, in a hundred different waysthen we can work on those things with joy. Check out these four great LDS conference talks on hope. All rights reserved. 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. And what about the many tasks and responsibilities that make our lives so busy? 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? "Our Heavenly Father asks that we represent Him in the noble work of reaching out and blessing the lives of His children. Lift Where You Stand, 2008. We can choose to limit our gratitude, based on the blessings we feel we lack. Doctrine and Covenants 59:7; see also Ephesians 5:20; 1Thessalonians 5:18; Mosiah 26:39; Alma 7:23; Doctrine and Covenants 98:1. Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You 6 years ago Overcome the World and Find. How could we ever keep our eyes on the ground when the King of kings invites us to take flight into an unimaginable future of divine happiness?5. Some are facing the end of a cherished relationship, such as the death of a loved one or estrangement from a family member. There is an old story of a waiter who asked a customer whether he had enjoyed the meal. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.6. Because we are made of the stuff of eternity. Contents. 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. It is a gratitude that heals the heart and expands the mind. Jeffrey R. Holland. We seek to love God and serve our neighbors. Outward appearances would lose their importance. The Savior would declare, in no uncertain terms, that you are a daughter or son of the Almighty God. It wasnt until later that I learned from the scriptures that my conduct and my attitude on the Sabbath constituted a sign between me and my Heavenly Father. Pres. 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. Rather, we put it to use in the Lords service. 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. The Saviors infinite Atonement completely changes the way we may view our transgressions and imperfections. 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. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. You can love and serve His children. Jesus Christ said, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.11. They are part of our progress. We are already stretched so thin. While were riding, and Im not huffing and puffing too much, we enjoy the beautiful world around us and even engage in a pleasant conversation. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. That with His help, there are no limits to what you can accomplish. As we seek to purify our lives and look unto Christ in every thought,12 everything else begins to align. 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. I will always think of them as being bigger than lifeangels of light and glory, ministers of compassion, goodness, and truth. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 33. It inspires humility and fosters empathy toward our fellowmen and all of Gods creation. When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation. This type of gratitude transcends whatever is happening around us. 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. 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. Our offering may be small, but it must come from our heart and soul. RussellM. Nelson, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96. To make this possible, He sent Jesus Christ to be your Savior. They rejoice in the knowledge that God speaks to mankind again. I've been watching conference since October 2013 and, in between conferences, I think I've listened to every conference from 2005 forward (as well as every talk I can find from Eyring, Holland, and Monson.) You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. Two hundred years ago, the Savior again returned to earth. Elder Cook teaches about the importance of gaining our own testimonies of Jesus Christ, repenting of our sins, and staying true to God and His work. Sister Dennis teaches that we should avoid judging others and instead be compassionate and loving toward everyone. For the rising generation, I have a message especially for you from our Savior, Jesus Christ. They are merely interruptionstemporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. See Have I Done Any Good? Hymns, no. gave his talk in English. 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. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. By David W. Smith. 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. The poor in spirit and honest of heart find great treasures of knowledge here. Nothing could keep them from fulfilling their mission. 223. 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. 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. 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. He would see right into your heart. On the fourth day, the waiter was really determined to make the man happy. The doubting He would infuse with faith and courage to believe. To sacrifice means to give something up in favor of something more valuable. Often their grief is caused by what seems to them as an ending. We see baptism as the starting point in our journey of discipleship. For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, general conference will be open to the public. The waiter could scarcely wait for the mans reaction. 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. He is not a rest stop in our journey. 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). In the October 2022 general conference, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf announced an updated version of the youth standards guidebook For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices.Elder Uchtdorf explained that the booklet "has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day." Callings Volunteer and Serve Temples Family History. Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord.9, Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. The Church of Jesus Christ seems to attract the kind and the caring, the honest and the industrious. True, it is important to frequently count our blessingsand anyone who has tried this knows there are manybut I dont believe the Lord expects us to be less thankful in times of trial than in times of abundance and ease. The following is a summary of what he said. The following is a summary of what he said. 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. Like the widow at Jerusalem, we must offer Him our whole souls. See 3Nephi 9:20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37. That is your future. The recounting of his youth, and the chaotic wartimes of East Germany - impressed the depth of his trials upon us. (See John 6:28 .) 10. 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. This new guide is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices and focuses on values, principles and doctrine rather than specific behavior. An Offering unto Him Just days before He gave His life for us, Jesus Christ was at the temple in Jerusalem, watching people make donations to the temple treasury. And your efforts are purifying your heart and preparing you for a glorious future. Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God. Jesus taught that our offering may be large or it may be small, but either way, it must be our heartfelt all. 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. I realize that He has not doomed His children to stumble through mortality without hope for a bright and eternal future. In fact, there is not just one reason that applies to the variety of situations. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospeltruths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. 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. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. Years later, following Elder Uchtdorf. 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. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. 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). What the Pharisees got wrong was that they thought their rules would save them. They can refine us. And yet, because were all weak and imperfect, some concerns might creep into your mind. See Marcus Tullius Cicero, Oratio Pro Cno Plancio, XXXIII, section 80; quoted in JosephB. Wirthlin, Live in Thanksgiving Daily, Ensign, Sept. 2001, 8. When the Apostles recognized the risen Christwhen they experienced the glorious Resurrection of their beloved Saviorthey became different men. Here you will find the authority to act in His nameto baptize for the remission of sins, to confer the gift of the Holy Ghost, and to seal on earth and in heaven.1. This was the question the multitude asked Jesus on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. 15 of 27. That movement creates differences in air pressure that give the plane lift. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. 1 This morning we have had the privilege to hear the prophet of God speak to all the world. 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. Coreyb. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks in the Saturday Afternoon Session of the October 2020 General Conference. Regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. Because of Jesus Christ, our failures do not have to define us. What about your weekly church services? The search for truth has led millions of people to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of the purposes of the Church is to nurture and cultivate the seed of faitheven in the sometimes sandy soil of doubt and uncertainty. When the entire truth is eventually known, things that didnt make sense to us before will be resolved to our satisfaction. Come and add your talents, gifts, and energies to ours. Elder Schmitt teaches us that learning about the many names of Jesus can inspire us to become more like Him. The Savior always teaches timeless truths. It is easy to be grateful for things when life seems to be going our way. God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. Doctrine and Covenants 121:45. He will lead you the right way. True gratitude is an expression of hope and testimony. But I see youre back to giving only two slices of bread., My dear brothers and sisters, the choice is ours. 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. Many years ago, President BoydK. Packer spoke these powerful words: True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. In a way, this is what the Pharisees of Jesuss day tried to do. 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. My sins will not only be forgiven; they will not even be remembered. It comes from acknowledging that we do not always understand the trials of life but trusting that one day we will. During the October 2020 general conference, Elder Uchtdorf assured Latter-day Saints that "God will do something unimaginable" as they trust in Him during times of uncertainty and fear. In the title page of the Book of Mormon we read, And now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men; wherefore, condemn not the things of God, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment-seat of Christ.6. We love you, President Nelson, and I encourage everyone everywhere to study and heed your words. What does this mean for us as disciples of Jesus Christ? 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. Is everyone given the . Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice. 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