In grief, we can still lift up our hearts in praise. Its a wonderful way to get some exercise while also spending time together. Without landmarks, it is human nature to drift off course. 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. This time of introspection is an opportunity for recalibration. The next day, when the man returned, the waiter doubled the amount of bread, giving him four slices instead of two, but still the man was not happy. And yet this seemingly inconsequential donation caught the Saviors attention. If I could go back in time, I would comfort him and tell him to stay on the right track and keep searching. When they receive sacred priesthood ordinances and make covenants with God, they can feel His power in their lives.2 When they enter the holy temple, they sense they are in His presence. God is perfect, and His doctrine is pure. The recounting of his youth, and the chaotic wartimes of East Germany - impressed the depth of his trials upon us. The doubting He would infuse with faith and courage to believe. The scriptures say that, to God, our sacrifices are more sacred than our accomplishments (see Doctrine and Covenants 117:13). This is the bull's-eye of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Staying balanced is all about moving forward. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. Followers of Jesus Christ do not shame or attack others; they seek to love God and serve their neighbors. 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. 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! A third reason why people join the Church is because walking the path of discipleship leads to precious blessings. They rejoice in the knowledge that God speaks to mankind again. In praising this faithful widow, the Savior gave us a standard to measure our discipleship in all of its many expressions. Jesus Christ has very high standards for His followers. It doesnt make decisions for you. "Lord, I Believe" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. This was the question the multitude asked Jesus on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice, Elder Uchtdorf tweeted on Sept. 24. Our offering may be small, but it must come from our heart and soul. He married Sister Harriet Reich in 1962 and they are the parents of two children. When his brothers tied him up on the shipwhich he had built to take them to the promised landhis ankles and wrists were so sore they had swollen exceedingly, and a violent storm threatened to swallow him up in the depths of the sea. You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. They came not to blame, lecture, or shame. Elder Pino suggests four habits to help members of the Church stay on the covenant path. It left its mark upon me. There is an old story of a waiter who asked a customer whether he had enjoyed the meal. 9. You do not need to see the Savior, as the Apostles did, to experience the same transformation. His message was and is a message of hope and belonginga testimony that God our Heavenly Father has not abandoned His children. We seek to love God and serve our neighbors. Sometimes there is a difference of opinion as to what the facts really mean. 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). For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. Bad things still happen. No mortal being advances from crawling to walking to running without frequent stumbles, bumps, and bruises. They want to roll up their sleeves and become engaged in this great cause. 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. When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. Those who follow this path faithfully avoid many of the pitfalls, sorrows, and regrets of life. Do you pay your people for all the work they do? the man asked. It requires letting some things go and letting other things grow. Endings are not our destiny. The more we learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ, the more we realize that endings here in mortality are not endings at all. While the world was drowning in cynicism, bitterness, hatred, and fear, the example and teachings of these young people filled me with hope. When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength.. By David W. Smith. He would recognize and honor honesty, humility, integrity, faithfulness, compassion, and charity. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Tracy Y. Browning Seeing More of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Sister Browning encourages us to see our lives from a gospel perspective in order to see more of the Savior in our lives. The statue remained without hands. Your loving Father in Heaven knows your heart. 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. My mother and father shared little about this burden with us four children. I plead with all who hear or read these words: Come, join with us. And yes, we have weaknesses. The next day, the waiter doubled the bread again, without success. This objective must remain constant and consistent, whoever we are and whatever else is happening in our lives.3. 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. You can do your best to keep His commandments. Elder Holland talks about a powerful tool you can use when your faith starts to waiver. To help you find the Way and to help you make Christs doctrine the guiding influence in your life, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prepared a new resource, a revised version of For the Strength of Youth. 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. Or we can choose to be like Nephi, whose grateful heart never faltered. Gratitude is a catalyst to all Christlike attributes! Struggling? After the Resurrection, Jesus Christ fulfilled His promise to visit His other sheep.13. What does this mean for us as disciples of Jesus Christ? Faith is to hope for things which are not seen but which are true.7. I have pondered what to say to them, and I have struggled to know how to comfort and support them in their trials. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, BishopsShepherds over the Lords Flock, What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution. Throughout history, faithful Saints have sacrificed personal desires, comforts, and even their lives for the Savior. So the problem with listing every possible do and dont isnt just that its impractical and unsustainable. See Have I Done Any Good? Hymns, no. Yes, we cherish all the principles of the gospel. 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. He is pleading with us to increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.14 He is inviting us to hear Him.15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me. Balance and lift come as we press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men.5. All of His commandments are given to make blessings available to us. Bishop Causs teaches the duty we have to take care of Gods creations as stewards over them. Elder Sitati teaches how we can develop attributes that help us become better disciples of Christ. Brothers and sisters, have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? You know how best to groom yourself. It blooms just as beautifully in the icy landscape of winter as it does in the pleasant warmth of summer. My beloved friends, your Heavenly Father loves you with a perfect love. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf began his Sunday morning conference address by relating the story of a large statue of Jesus that was severely damaged during a World War II bombing of a city. 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. It is bold in inviting you to make choices based on Christs doctrine. 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. 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. RussellM. Nelson, Let God Prevail, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 94. President Nelson affirms the Lords teachings about abuse and testifies that God is the source of all truth. 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. We can choose to limit our gratitude, based on the blessings we feel we lack. To me, these young men and women were perfect. Commandments are opportunities to exercise our agency and to receive blessings. 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. Talk summary: God lives and cares about all His children, even in hours of turmoil, confusion and chaos. I have another analogy Im sure every man, woman, and child will be able to relate to. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. Title page of the Book of Mormon; see Mormon 8:17. But we are all invited to consecrate our lives to Him. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospeltruths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. Sister Yee teaches that we are blessed as we follow the Savior on the healing path of forgiveness. 33. But would that really be helpful in a global church? True gratitude is an expression of hope and testimony. God will not allow His Church to drift from its appointed course or fail to fulfill its divine destiny. I am reminded of a time in the Saviors life when many abandoned Him.10 Jesus asked His twelve disciples: Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? They are merely interruptionstemporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. It requires that we trust God and hope for things we may not see but which are true.8 By being grateful, we follow the example of our beloved Savior, who said, Not my will, but thine, be done.9. 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. 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. But I see youre back to giving only two slices of bread., My dear brothers and sisters, the choice is ours. 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. How to distribute your time and energy among your many important tasks will vary from person to person and from one season of life to another. Sister Browning encourages us to see our lives from a gospel perspective in order to see more of the Savior in our lives. It is a starting question for us as we contemplate becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. 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. 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. President Eyring shows how his mother and the prophet Mormon encouraged their posterity to qualify for eternal life through all the trials of mortality. "Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith because all things are possible to them that believe.". 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). Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed. But we earnestly desire to overcome our faults and the tendency to sin. Could I suggest that we see gratitude as a disposition, a way of life that stands independent of our current situation? Elder Morrison teaches us how the Lord strengthens us and helps us when we exercise faith in Him during difficult times. Pres. He will lead you the right way. 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. You know what you want to accomplish. 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. No, He would ask you to repentto leave your sins behind, to change, so He can forgive you. 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. There is room for you here. In this age of waning faithin this age when so many feel distanced from heavens embracehere you will find a people who yearn to know and draw closer to their Savior by serving God and fellowmen, just like you. Of course not. Truth gets twisted to make evil seem good and good seem evil.10. They had left the safety of their homes half a world away and traveled to Germanyland of their recent enemiesto offer divine hope to our people. Will we also go away? It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. He teaches us to lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.23, He urges us to seek joy, enlightenment, peace, truth, happiness,24 and the promise of immortality and eternal life.25. 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. It comes from acknowledging that we do not always understand the trials of life but trusting that one day we will. Living Life. I am also speaking to those who used to be young, even to those who cant really remember it anymore. They are part of our progress. There are few members of the Church who, at one time or another, have not wrestled with serious or sensitive questions. 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. 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. As Latter-day Saints, we are often known for what we do and dont doour behaviors. Show more Show more He Will Place You on His. Nevertheless, I have learned that there is something that would take away the bitterness that may come into our lives. Ronald A. Rasband . In these moments, I have listened to my beloved brothers and sisters and grieved with them over their burdens. But what then of those times when what we wish for seems to be far out of reach? Those who suffer or grieve find healing here. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. And yet He taught them many of the same things He taught in the Holy Land. May we live in thanksgiving daily18especially during the seemingly unexplainable endings that are part of mortality. Some might say, I just dont fit in with you people in the Church.. 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. Some of our dear members struggle for years with the question whether they should separate themselves from the Church. That movement creates differences in air pressure that give the plane lift. It is a gratitude that heals the heart and expands the mind. But those who set aside the bottle of bitterness and lift instead the goblet of gratitude can find a purifying drink of healing, peace, and understanding. Elder Olsen teaches that the answer to our challenges and questions is Jesus Christ. Nevertheless, Nephi said, I did look unto my God, and I did praise him all the day long; and I did not murmur against the Lord because of mine afflictions.4, We can choose to be like Job, who seemed to have everything but then lost it all. Back then, in the solitude of my loneliest hours, I often wondered, Is there any hope left in the world?. 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. Your Heavenly Father is the most glorious being in the universe, full of love, joy, purity, holiness, light, grace, and truth. We are all infants compared to the beings of glory and grandeur we are designed to become. 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 And your efforts are purifying your heart and preparing you for a glorious future. That is how we learn. Come, join with us! Matthew 14:27; John 16:33; Doctrine and Covenants 61:36; 68:6; 78:18. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him.2. The Lord Jesus Christ spoke once again to the world. 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. They can refine us. No matter how you choose to personally prepare for general . Why is this? Come and add your talents, gifts, and energies to ours. 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. General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony, The Doctrines and Principles Contained in the Articles of Faith, Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee, Lamentations of Jeremiah: Beware of Bondage, Teaching with the Power and Authority of God, The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping. He is not a rest stop in our journey. Pres. Experts were able to repair most of the statue, but the hands had been damaged so severely that they could not be restored. That is your destiny. See 3Nephi 9:20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37. Clearly, the Lord is building our spiritual capacity. Throughout the ages, God has spoken through His servants, the prophets. But we can choose our response. If you could see into our hearts, you would probably find that you fit in better than you suppose. See F.F. Bosworth, Christ the Healer (1924), 23. 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. In fact, most of the scriptural references do not speak of gratitude for things but rather suggest an overall spirit or attitude of gratitude. See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. Puzzling things. Like the widow at Jerusalem, we must offer Him our whole souls. I earnestly pray that your own search for truth will impress upon your heart the desire to come and join with us. Discipleship, like most things in life, can also be compared to flying an airplane. In a footnote attached to the subheading, Elder Uchtdorf shared: This was the question the multitude asked Jesus on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. The airplane gains no altitude sitting on the runway. He emphasized the need for daily introspection and restoration as a spiritual landmark. 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. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Coreyb. Perhaps focusing on what we are grateful for is the wrong approach. Elder Schmitt teaches us that learning about the many names of Jesus can inspire us to become more like Him. If you have left the faith you once embraced: Come back again. It is astonishing what we can learn when we look a little closer at our Heavenly Fathers plan of salvation and exaltation, the plan of happiness, for His children. Light and knowledge poured forth from the celestial throne. We would be forever changed. No one is immune. To many of us, such a standard of whole-souled commitment seems out of reach. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. The gospel message they offered transcended politics, history, grudges, grievances, and personal agendas. Callings Volunteer and Serve Temples Family History. He is your strength. They changed the lives of people everywhere. Joy or misery? God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. When he was at the height of his professional career as a heart surgeon, he was called as stake president. Elder Uchtdorf posted on Facebook on Aug. 11 about the 60-year anniversary of the beginning of construction on the Berlin Wall. SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 6: Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the Mormon First President speaks during the fourth session of the 183rd Semi-Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 6, 2013. 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. Small, seemingly insignificant factors can make a major difference physically and spiritually. Like a musician rehearsing scales, we can see our missteps, flaws, and sins as opportunities for greater self-awareness, deeper and more honest love for others, and refinement through repentance. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. Conflict is inevitable, but contention is a choice. Oh, no, the couple explained. 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. There an elderly woman standing by Dieter's mother in a food line invited the Uchtdorf family to sacrament . He is not a scenic byway or even a major landmark. He gives power to the weary; and to those who feel powerless, He increases strength. Everyones situation is different, and the details of each life are unique. If you are tempted to give up: Stay yet a little longer. I believe He would start by expressing His deep love for you. You know the kind of person you want to become.22. Amid the confusion in the world about what is right and wrong, those who earnestly seek truth eternal, unchanging truth can see much clearer. Recommended Posts. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, gestures to conferencegoers prior to the church's 192nd Annual General Conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 2, 2022. They accepted with courage and determination the torture, humiliation, and even death that would come to them because of their testimony.12 They were not deterred from praising and serving their Lord. Why would anyone want to join such a church?, The couple smiled and said, We thought you would never ask.. One might ask, If the gospel is so wonderful, why would anyone leave?. The Savior would declare, in no uncertain terms, that you are a daughter or son of the Almighty God. 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? Thomas S. Monson. 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