Those were some of the key messages shared by President Russell M. Nelson during the 190 th semiannual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its glories are past description, and its grandeur unsurpassable.6, Now,grandeurmay not be the word you would choose to describe these past few months! How are we to deal with both the somber prophecies and the glorious pronouncements about our day? July 2022 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. Posted in General Conference October 2020, . I felt like Id like to claim every one of you as part of my family, President Nelson said. In that regard, we can learn a lot from Captain Moroni. Admittedly, the Lord has spoken of our day in sobering terms. . September 2019 Its prophets, as inspired by the Lord, saw our day and selected the doctrine and truths that would helpusmost. 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 about embracing the future with faith. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. Russell M Nelson What a compliment to be told that we embody the hopes of President Hinckley. The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lords hands. Unity September 2022 Embrace the Future with Faith (President Nelson) The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lord's hands. Becky Craven Even when things went well, Captain Moroni continued to prepare his people. we to deal with both the somber prophecies and the glorious pronouncements about our day? January 2015 The adversary never stops attacking. Own Your Life Embrace the future with faith! A place of security is anywhere you can feel the presence of the Holy Ghost and be guided by Him including the home, the temple and following counsel of local leaders. VIDEO: Embrace the Future with Faith | President Nelson, October 2020 #GeneralConference (From Third Hour) 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 about embracing the future with faith. We are also canning more garden produce. June 2020 February 2017 Thank you! View President Nelson Readings.docx from FDREL 333 at Brigham Young University, Idaho. All quotes by President Nelson and in blue. And that will bring you more joy in your journey. Then, when metaphorical earthquakes rock our lives, we can stand steadfast and immovable because of our faith.17. They are times when our influence can be much more penetrating than in calmer times. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. General Conference I marvel at your strength and your faith. Hope Joy in the Journey Radio offers many free resources to help LDS singles everywhere, but it certainly isn't free! Regular immersion in the Book of Mormon our latter-day survival guide builds faith. This term originated in the navy, where it signified preparing for a storm by fasteningdowncanvas over doorways andhatches(openings) with strips of wood calledbattens. So, we canneverstop preparing! Admittedly, the Lord has spoken of our day in sobering terms. 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! Donald L Hallstrom In a footnote accompanying this statement, President Nelson shared, The Apostle Paul prophesied that in the last days perilous times [would] come. That would make our day spiritually treacherous (See 2 Timothy 3:15).. For decades, the Lords prophets have urged us to store food, water, and financial reserves for a time of need. Quentin L Cook These activities require constant and consistent dedication. 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. Have you grown closer to the Lord, or do you feel further away from Him? Jeffrey R Holland You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. March 2017 January 2017 At the conclusion of the conference held amid the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, President Nelson asked members to let God prevail in their lives, overcome prejudice, embrace the future with faith and move forward. He also reminds us of Captain Moroni's strategy to prepare his people against opposing forces that were "stronger, greater in number, and meaner." Using Captain Moroni's example, create a Spiritual Preparation Plan for yourself. July 2016 Family You may also like:5 principles of revelation taught by Elder Bednar and Elder Johnson, Young women around the world repeat the phrase found in the Young Women Theme, I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny., In general conference, President Nelson gave an insight into part of that divine nature. racist or sexual language. 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.. No other book testifies of Jesus Christ with such power and clarity. Be Proactive: Report abusive Let usembrace the future with faith! Heneverbecame complacent. Weve long talked on this program about how your focus determines your reality. 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. Temporal preparation is important, but even more important is spiritual and emotional preparation. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Embrace the Future with Faith (PresidentNelson), Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives (President Russell MNelson), The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Saviors Second Coming (PresidentNelson), The Spirit Will Be Poured Out Upon All Flesh (Joel2:28-29). How often are you immersing yourself in the Book of Mormon? October 2018 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.. They care for us, he said. January 2021 August 2017 . Emotionally self-reliant? Let us embrace the future with faith! Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. June 2014 He knew you would grasp the grandeur of His work and be eager to help bring it to pass. The gathering of Israel moves forward. His peace is beyond all mortal understanding. Some of you suddenly found yourselves searching for scarce supplies or a new job. His complete talkcan be found here. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. He warned that in our day mens hearts [would fail] them and that even the very elect would be at risk of being deceived. From within the tower, it must be possible to observe and reflect on society; and from without, to see what goes on inside it. November 2016 May 2018 Dieter F Uchtdorf So, we can never stop preparing!. Have you grown closer to the Lord, or do you feel further away from Him? 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. Perspective January 2016 Possible Questions: President Nelson made several empowering promises which mean the most to you right now? Turbulent times are opportunities for us to thrive spiritually. They and Their holy angels are watching over us.. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. The Lord taught us how to increase our faith by seeking learning, even by study and also by faith.18 We strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ as we strive to keep His commandments and always remember him.19 Further, our faith increases every time we exercise our faith in Him. 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. May 2019 Opportunity April 2017 September 2017 Full Life: Body October 2015 Some questioned the need for taking such extraordinary measures. You are more than eight million strong. The Lord has spoken of this modern day with somber prophecies and glorious pronouncements and reassured, If ye are prepared ye shall not fear.. In what ways could you follow Moronis example? So, Moroni prepared his people in three essential ways. When your home becomes a personal sanctuary of faithwherethe Spirit residesyour home becomes the first line of defense. Once again, you have proven that you are literally the hope of Israel! Though social media has been flooded with contention, many of you have found ways to encourage others and share our Saviors light. June 2016 Yoon Hwan Choi Unless you opt to spend a lot of time on a particular quote, try to pick around 2 questions per quote. Many tutored children and checked on neighbors. When I reflect on how I found the gospel, I realize that my familys experiences informed two important pieces of my testimony. Turbulent times are opportunities for us to thrive spiritually. Your vigilance in safeguarding your homes and instilling faith in the hearts of your loved ones will reap rewards for generations to come. How are you exercising your faith? December 2017 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. We'll send you an email with our latest printables, content, downloads, & other useful information. \rFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThirdHour.org/\rTwitter: https://twitter.com/thirdhour_\rInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/third.hour/ Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. In that regard, we can learn a lot from Captain Moroni. As commander of the Nephite armies, he faced opposing forces that were stronger, greater in number, and meaner. Depression . March 2021 February 2022 Let us not spin our wheels in the memories of yesterday. Thank you for taking the time to prepare yourself! Conscious Choices My dear sisters, we haveso muchto look forward to! Let's engage a conversation that will increase the faith of LDS singles and bring singles and marrieds together in a true unity of the faith. You embody the hopes that President GordonB. 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.1It is significant that he chose to introduce this important proclamation to the sisters of the Church. The 10th Mormon president/prophet of the LDS Church called the cross 'repugnant'! When your home becomes a personal sanctuary of faithwhere the Spirit residesyour home becomes the first line of defense. Talk about them with your family and friends. Be And that is something we can all look forward to. This is because spiritual blessings come to the faithful. Its prophets, as inspired by the Lord, saw our day and selected the doctrine and truths that would helpusmost. August 2020 As you prepare to embrace the future with faith, these promises will be yours! My dear sisters, I am honored to be with you. Nelsons devotional for young adults everyone should read, See the stunning winners of the Churchs International Art Competition. Leaders President Nelson, an Apostle in our days, shares that we have a divine endowment that enables us to build faith. , 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., https://www.facebook.com/russell.m.nelson/posts/3209158322484915, https://www.facebook.com/russell.m.nelson/posts/3015443371856412, 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. However, when the Salt Lake Valley suffered a 5.7-magnitude earthquake earlier this year, this venerable temple shook hard enough that the trumpet on the statue of the angel Moroni fell!16, Just as the physical foundation of the Salt Lake Temple must be strong enough to withstand natural disasters, our spiritual foundations must be solid. So, we can never stop preparing! He never stopped. You have found new ways to make the Sabbath a delight. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Nelson announced plans to build six new temples before he ended the conference with this blessing of peace: I bless you to be filled with the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ. As you continue to follow the counsel of those whom the Lord has authorized to guide you, you will feel greater safety. He inspired the Prophet Joseph Smith to declare that the work of these last days, is one of vast magnitude. And what better way to prepare to hear the living Prophet speak than to hear again what he said in the last Conference? The current pandemic has reinforced the wisdom of that counsel. December 2019 June 2019 You have demonstrated that once again this year. My dear sisters, we haveso muchto look forward to! Self-talk Spiritually treacherouswhat a phrase. The adversary never stops attacking. Please, keep going! Taylor G Godoy Embrace the Future with Faith | Russell M. Nelson | General Women's Session | October 2020 - YouTube President Russell M. Nelson speaks in the Women's Session of the October 2020. listen to all of this episode of Joy in the Journey Radio by going to the show page for this episode. | 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). Embrace the Future with Faith By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lord's hands. The conference is broadcast via internet and can be found on YouTube and churchofjesuschrist.org*SUBCRIBE! We look forward to commemorating the birth of Christ just as we anxiously anticipate when He will come again. A renowned surgeon, President Nelson assisted on the first-ever human open-heart surgery. November 2017 Howarewe to deal with both the somber prophecies and the glorious pronouncements about our day? May 2014 How are we to deal with both the somber prophecies and the glorious pronouncements about our day? December 2018 Let us not spin our wheels in the memories of yesterday. Habits To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. My dear sisters, we have so much to look forward to! We praise and pray for all who work tirelessly to safeguard the health of others. In June 2018. President Nelson Readings Talk #1 1. Sharon Eubank November 2022 the answer to conflict is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, how Joseph Smith, a 14-year-old boy, was taught to be a prophet, COVID-19 pandemic has become the largest-ever humanitarian project, the University of Utah honored President Nelson. Moving forward, embracing the future with faith, seeing turbulent times as opportunities to thrive spiritually and choosing to let God prevail in our lives. Face To Face 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. The Lord told us how with simple, but stunning, reassurance: If ye are prepared ye shall not fear., What a promise! April 2018 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 (Stand Strong against the Wiles of the World, Ensign, Nov. 1995, 9899). In what ways could our homes be a personal sanctuary of faith? In a world where faith leaders serve their We have undertaken a major project to extend the life and capacity of the Salt Lake Temple. There, you sisters are endowed with priesthood power through the sacred priesthood covenants you make.14There, your families are sealed for eternity. Some of you suddenly found yourselves searching for scarce supplies or a new job. February 2015 Partner with the Lord as you prepare your own places of security in your life. Further, few things build faith more than does regular immersion in the Book of Mormon. Assumptions Thomas S Monson President Nelson pleaded with us, Please, keep going! With heartfelt compassion and love, my heart goes out to the many women around the world whose loved ones have died. They bring an anticipation of an upcoming holiday season. Focus Determines Reality The Book of Mormonisourlatter-daysurvival guide. Let us not just endure this current season. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 512. View President Nelson Readings.docx from RELIGION 333 at Brigham Young University, Idaho. Those were some of the key messages shared by President Russell M. Nelson during the 190 th semiannual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So even amid doom and gloom, I love that the prophet said brighter days await. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). You have not only thenumbersbut thespiritual powerto change the world. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Download the Video; Serve Like the Saviour. 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. Sisters, you have all been absolutely heroic! M Russell Ballard I'm Lance, host of Joy in the Journey Radio. Through it all, our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, love us! During the address, President Nelson reiterated that God loves all of his children and emphasized that racism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cannot be tolerated. 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. *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. 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