October 2016 President Nelson taught, Our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! Yet the Lord has also provided a vision of how remarkable this dispensation is. What can we do to counteract those feelings? This is because spiritual blessings come to the faithful. And you can ponder sincere questions about the gospel in an environment of revelation. He never stopped. The Lord told us how with simple, but stunning, reassurance: If ye are prepared ye shall not fear.7, What a promise! July 2017 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. 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. 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. October 2015 2020 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Quentin L Cook Some questioned the need for taking such extraordinary measures. Joy in the Journey Radio offers many free resources to help LDS singles everywhere, but it certainly isn't free! . You have demonstrated that once again this year. Yoon Hwan Choi 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. Of course, our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! July 2020 Speaking in general conference, President Nelson said, a place of security is anywhere you can feel the presence of the Holy Ghost and be guided by Him. In his footnote, he shared this powerful statement: Eliza R. Snow taught that the Holy Ghost satisfies and fills up every longing of the human heart. 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. They care for us, he said. Faith Instead, he and Sister Nelson now greet them virtually. Have you seen the latest organizational chart from #GeneralConference? \rhttps://www.youtube.com/thirdhour\r\rFOLLOW US! Conscious Choices A virtual embrace President Nelson sent a virtual embrace to church members in a Sept. 20 social media post in which he said the pandemic had disrupted his pattern of holding newborn great-grandchildren in his arms at the hospital. The Lord told us how with simple, but stunning, reassurance: "If ye are prepared ye shall not fear" [Doctrine and Covenants 38:30]. President Nelson taught, Our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! Proclamation On The Family racist or sexual language. Susan H Porter February 2019 Have the current world conditions opressed some of your perspectives? When I asked whether she was referring to her food storage or her testimony, she smiled and said, Yes!. October 2018 January 2014, All President Nelson thanked all those who have turned the COVID-19 pandemic into the Churchs largest humanitarian project to date, in an Aug. 16 Facebook post. Don't Threaten: November 2019 I felt like Id like to claim every one of you as part of my family, President Nelson said. Embrace the Future with Faith - President Russell M. Nelson "The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lord's hands." During the recent pandemic, President Nelson talked about being prepared. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, By Union of Feeling We Obtain Power with God, Video: The Light That Shineth in Darkness. Gordon B Hinckley Its prophets, as inspired by the Lord, saw our day and selected the doctrine and truths that would help us most. Messages from President Russell M. Nelson, Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity (excerpts), All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues (excerpts), God Will Do Something Unimaginable (excerpts), Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always (excerpts), Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God (excerpts), By Union of Feeling We Obtain Power with God (excerpts). Full Life: Heart The Lord told us how with simple, but stunning, reassurance: "If ye are prepared ye shall not fear" [ Doctrine and Covenants 38:30 ]. Emotionally self-reliant? July 2019 The templethe house of the Lordis a place of security unlike any other. Possible Discussion Activity: President Nelson bestows a positive, hopeful outlook during a bleak time - how does it make you feel? Dating Of course, our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! Faith in Jesus Christ increases every time it is exercised. Let us embrace the future with faith! January 2016 The Lord Jesus Christ directs the affairs of His Church, and it will achieve its divine objectives.. 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. Possible Questions: President Nelson made several empowering promises which mean the most to you right now? The footnotes for President Russell M. Nelsons recent devotional for young adults might just take the footnote cake. These stories epitomize three ways that President Nelson suggested we can prepare to embrace the future with faith - by creating places of security, by preparing our minds to be faithful to God, and by continuing to prepare and never giving up. Let usembrace the future with faith! A lurch to the left in recent months by the District of Columbia's local leaders -- on everything from crime and policing to voting rights and reparations proposals -- has even some Democrats on . I marvel at your strength and your faith. We'll send you an email with our latest printables, content, downloads, & other useful information. Possible Questions: What are some sobering events and conditions in our time which concern you right now? Women have the ability to build faith in others in compelling ways. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Confidence When I am filled with that Spirit, my soul is satisfied, and I can say in good earnest, that the trifling things of the day do not seem to stand in my way at all. In June 2018. 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. Teaching and instilling faith in others is a divine call. Full Life: Spirit 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.. I love you, and I assure you that the Lord loves you and sees the great work you are performing. March 2020 While President Nelson expressed joy for the opportunity and ability to gather virtually for the conference, he also expressed sorrow to all those impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters and other hardships. Why are we able to thrive spiritually during difficult times? When I reflect on how I found the gospel, I realize that my familys experiences informed two important pieces of my testimony. Favor or disfavor with God is dependent upon your devotion to God and His commandments and not the color of your skin.. So to me, it seemed only fitting that I study President Russell M. Nelsons talk Embrace the Future with Faith by the light of my little Christmas tree during the first week of December. I am thankful for the resolution which you carry in your hearts to walk in faith, to keep the commandments, to do what is right at all times and in all circumstances. President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the women's session of the 190th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Credit: Screenshot President Russell M. Nelson mug Credit: Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Moroni fortified every Nephite city with embankments, forts, and walls. How long will you wait to start? His peace is beyond all mortal understanding. President Nelson Readings Talk 1 Title and time Embrace the Future with Faith from the October 2020 General Expert Help Truthful: Don't lie about anyone or anything. Further, few things build faith more than does regular immersion in the Book of Mormon. They care for us! he said. February 2022 Becky Craven April 2016 This is because spiritual blessings come to the faithful. The winners of the Church History Museums 12th International Art Competition have been announced, and the artwork is breathtaking. I marvel at your strength and your faith. The Lord taught us how to increase our faith by seeking learning,even by study and also by faith.18We strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ as we strive to keep His commandments and always remember him.19Further, our faith increases every time weexerciseour faith in Him. 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. These activities require constant and consistent dedication. Thank you for taking the time to prepare yourself! Change The Culture posts and dont engage with trolls. We look forward to commemorating the birth of Christ just as we anxiously anticipate when He will come again. Dieter F Uchtdorf Donald L Hallstrom Through it all, our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, love us! A renowned surgeon, President Nelson assisted on the first-ever human open-heart surgery. Family History The Lord told us how with simple, but stunning, reassurance: If ye are prepared ye shall not fear [Doctrine and Covenants 38:30]., Captain Moroni prepared his people in three essential ways.. Have you grown closer to the Lord, or do you feel further away from Him? In what ways could you follow Moronis example? You young women have also been remarkable. General Conference I'm Lance, host of Joy in the Journey Radio. President Nelson Readings Talk #1 1. Receiving personal revelation is one of the greatest of those blessings. Legacy President Nelson is speaking to us as a prophet, telling us what is to come and to batten down the hatches.. We won't share it with anyone else. Having places of security to which you can retreat will help you embrace the future with faith. Posted in General Conference October 2020, . May 2015 January 2020 That is what learning by faith means. Clark G Gilbert (LogOut/ Then, when metaphorical earthquakes rock our lives, we can stand steadfast and immovable because of our faith.17. *General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church) occurs semi-annually and is intended for the world to hear. View President Nelson Readings.docx from RELIGION 333 at Brigham Young University, Idaho. See The Family: A Proclamation to the World, ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Howarewe to deal with both the somber prophecies and the glorious pronouncements about our day? And you have made protective masksmillions of them! You are more than eight million strong. Though social media has been flooded with contention, many of you have found ways to encourage others and share our Saviors light. When I am filled with that Spirit, my soul is satisfied, and I can say in good earnest, that the trifling things of the day do not seem to stand in my way at all. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 512. Your vigilance in safeguarding your homes and instilling faith in the hearts of your loved ones will reap rewards for generations to come.. The more self-reliant we aretemporally, emotionally, and spirituallythe more prepared we are to thwart Satans relentless assaults. Turbulent times are opportunities for us to thrive spiritually. Sharon Eubank LifewithGod is a life filled with peace. Marrieds Then, when metaphorical earthquakes rock our lives, we can stand steadfast and immovable because of our faith.17. October 2019 Embrace the Future with Faith Video Content. President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the opening session of the October 2020 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He talked about the three principles to embrace the future with faith. And I renew my invitation for you to increase your understanding of priesthood power and of temple covenants and blessings. February 2018 Jean Bingham Fear Now, I would love to know what you have learned this year. Its glories are past description, and its grandeur unsurpassable.6, Now, grandeur may not be the word you would choose to describe these past few months! As I did so, I found four footnotes in his women's session address that helped deepen my own understanding of embracing the future with faith. October 2014 Share with Us: Of course, our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ!, The adversary never stops attacking. What gives you hope? Vision He told the Prophet Joseph Smith that peace [would] be taken from the earth and calamities would befall mankind. Embrace the Future with Faith (excerpts), New Era, November 2020, 6. And that is something we can all look forward to. In his address, President Nelson said, You embody the hopes that President Gordon B. 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. This statement has a footnote attached to it which shares: In the address that accompanied this proclamation, President Gordon B. Hinckley said to the sisters: I am grateful for the strength that you have and for your loyalty, your faith, your love. President Nelson pleaded with us, Please, keep going! Learn how your comment data is processed. President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the womens session of the 190th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Christmas Full Life: Mind 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.. Walk By Faith Self Talk The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lords hands. Agency And what better way to prepare to hear the living Prophet speak than to hear again what he said in the last Conference? Possible Questions: Name some ways we can be temporally self-reliant? Fill the earth with the light and warmth of compelling truths. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. If preparation is our key to embracing this dispensation and our future with faith, how can we best prepare? It is one that can literally change the way we see our future. Ronald Rasband Once again, you have proven that you are literally the hope of Israel! My dear sisters, let us not justendurethis current season. Further, you have a divine endowment that enables you to build faith in others in compelling ways. These highlights and questions fit right in with Lesson Template 1 or Template 2. May 2022 December 2015 June 2021 Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. I assure you that your standing before God is not determined by the color of your skin. 79K views, 1K likes, 831 loves, 70 comments, 1.6K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Third Hour: Beautiful recap of President Nelson's talk in the Women's Session of General Conference.. The more self-reliant we are temporally, emotionally, and spiritually the more prepared we are to thwart Satans relentless assaults., My dear sisters, we have so much to look forward to! July 2015 7.87K subscribers In the October 2020 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M Nelson talked in the Women's Session of General Conference. Busy-ness has a buoyant affect and preparation increases our confidence.) In the margin next to President Nelsons statement, I put a bulleted list of what President Hinckleys hopes were: When I looked at that list, I was reminded of what President Nelson said in the October 2019 womens session. Moving forward, embracing the future with faith, seeing turbulent times as opportunities to thrive spiritually and choosing to let God prevail in our lives. Trials Even when things went well, Captain Moroni continued to prepare his people. What are some things you can do to feel more prepared? Second, Moroni prepared the minds of the people to be faithful unto the Lord. Just as the Salt Lake Temples foundation is being strengthened, spiritual foundations must be solid. He also reminded them of the Lords promise that if ye are prepared, ye shall not fear (Doctrine and Covenants 38:30) and urged all to take steps to be more temporally, spiritually and emotionally prepared. Create a password that only you will remember. Sisters, you have all been absolutely heroic! Heneverbecame complacent. Self-talk . 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. Doctrine and Covenants 88:118; emphasis added. August 2017 | Elder Brent H. Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy | OCTOBER 2021 GENERAL CONFERENCE, VIDEO: The Early Life of Joseph Smith | Scripture Central, VIDEO: The Parable of the Sower (Come, Follow Me: Mark 4). May 2016 Be Proactive: Report abusive From the life of a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Simply said, a place of security is anywhere you can feel the presence of the Holy Ghost and be guided by Him.15 When the Holy Ghost is with you, you can teach truth, even when it runs counter to prevailing opinions. Joy The Book of Mormon is our latter-day survival guide. Taylor G Godoy It is one that can literally change the way we see our future. How you think creates the life you live. With heartfelt compassion and love, my heart goes out to the many women around the world whose loved ones have died. And the first principle President Nelson examines is creating places of security. August 2018 Its prophets, as inspired by the Lord, saw our day and selected the doctrine and truths that would helpusmost. He warned that in our day mens hearts [would fail] themand that even the very elect would be at risk of being deceived. When your home becomes a personal sanctuary of faithwhere the Spirit residesyour home becomes the first line of defense. August 2014 Of course, our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! Joy in the Journey Radio encourages the free discussion of ideas but reserves the right to remove and/or block comments which do not conform to LDS standards. During the Sunday morning session of the conference, President Nelson taught about the gathering of Israel and how that is related to our willingness to let God be the most important influence in our lives. See Matthew 24:24; Joseph SmithMatthew 1:22. September 2017 The guidance and directives from this talk are eye-opening. My dear sisters, let us not justendurethis current season. The Apostle Paul prophesied that in the last days perilous times [would] come. That would make our day spiritually treacherous. So to prepare places of security in your life, you need to prepare your mind with the right thinking. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. How do you feel about the recent changes like a home-centered church, two-hour meetings, ministering and others? By creating places of security, preparing minds to be faithful and never stop preparing, the Lord will speak peace to our souls and grant us great faith., In a Church News article on counsel during the COVID-19 pandemic, President Russell M. Nelson and his counselors in the First Presidency reaffirmed that, President Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, recently celebrated his, During a 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar address on June 26, President Nelson detailed, In a joint op-ed column published on June 8 by the online platform Medium, President Russell M. Nelson and senior leaders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. How I found the gospel, I would love to know what you have found ways to others... Eubank LifewithGod is a divine endowment that enables you to increase your understanding of priesthood power and of covenants... 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