But you can love and serve God. 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). 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.. 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. During a BYU Education Week devotional on Aug. 17, Elder Uchtdorf, Elder Uchtdorf spoke twice during the Seminar for New Mission Leaders in June on how, In an interview with the Church News, Elder Uchtdorf. 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. They are merely interruptionstemporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. The statue remained without hands. It would be 28 years before it came down. See Luke 9:35; Joseph SmithHistory 1:17. Suppose Jesus came to your ward, to your branch, or to your home today. He will lead you the right way. The Church of Jesus Christ seems to attract the kind and the caring, the honest and the industrious. President Ballard teaches us that as we follow Jesus Christ in faith, He will help us through difficult times, just as He did the pioneers. But we do not need to hang our heads in despair, because we can trust God, we can trust His Son, Jesus Christ, and we can accept the gift of the Spirit to guide us on this path toward a life filled with joy and divine happiness.12. 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. We "live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God." 32 And yet we must always remember that "all the law and the prophets" point to the two great commandments. Doctrine and Covenants 121:45. Check out these four great LDS conference talks on hope. Brothers and sisters, dear friends, we need your unique talents and perspectives. And I speak to all who love our young people and want them to succeed in life. Could I suggest that we see gratitude as a disposition, a way of life that stands independent of our current situation? 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. Collected Talks of Dieter F. Uchtdorf Ben Crowder Collected Talks of Dieter F. Uchtdorf If you're aware of any talks available online that aren't listed here, please let me know. In pain, we can glory in Christs Atonement. . It doesnt make decisions for you. 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. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13. We made a commitment then, he said, to seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness [Matthew 6:33], feeling confident that everything else would be added unto us, as the Lord promised (Russell Marion Nelson, From Heart to Heart: An Autobiography [1979], 114). Beliefs Worship with Us News About Us. I believe the Savior Jesus Christ would want you to see, feel, and know that He is your strength. Put simply, an aircraft flies only when air is moving over its wings. Similar principles apply when it comes to finding balance in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. Being grateful in times of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances. If you could see into our hearts, you would probably find that you fit in better than you suppose. 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. Love our neighbor. We see baptism as the starting point in our journey of discipleship. They apply to people of every age and in any circumstance. 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. The best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. But perhaps there is another way to look at it. 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. Despite past heartache, each of us can begin again, he wrote. It takes time. To make this possible, He sent Jesus Christ to be your Savior. I realize that He has not doomed His children to stumble through mortality without hope for a bright and eternal future. When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. It is loving and serving Gods children.13. 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. Elder Christofferson teaches that the doctrine of belonging includes welcoming diversity, being willing to serve and sacrifice, and knowing the Saviors role. Actually, it is not that simple. When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. So, my dear friends and beloved fellow disciples of Jesus Christ, let us not be weary in well-doing, for [we] are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of our small things will proceed that which is great.14. 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. The next day, the waiter doubled the bread again, without success. Show more Show more. Saturday Morning Session. We cannot adjust the volume on others bitterness or rage. No matter how strong our spiritual experiences have been in the past, as human beings we tend to wander. The Lord Jesus Christ spoke once again to the world. To those who have separated themselves from the Church, I say, my dear friends, there is yet a place for you here. What he should have said is, 'Mormons believe the Bible has lied to us, and everything you read about God is wrong'. Like the widow at Jerusalem, we must offer Him our whole souls. When they read the holy scriptures3 and live the teachings of His prophets, they grow closer to the Savior they love so much. Endings are not our destiny. This is what the widow at the temple treasury seemed to understand. He would teach us to open our hearts to God and reach out to others. You can do your best to keep His commandments. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. Lift Where You Stand, 2008. After the Resurrection, Jesus Christ fulfilled His promise to visit His other sheep.13. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. My beloved friends, your Heavenly Father loves you with a perfect love. 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. He also introduces the new For the Strength of Youth guide. 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. Because of Gods perfect love for us and the eternal sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our sinsboth great and smallcan be blotted out and remembered no more.6 We can stand before Him pure, worthy, and sanctified. We seek to love God and serve our neighbors. See RussellM. Nelson, Hear Him, Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 8892. God is perfect, and His doctrine is pure. 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. No, He would ask you to repentto leave your sins behind, to change, so He can forgive you. Yes, you still have temptation and trials. 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 Savior answers, Whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God (Doctrine and Covenants 11:4). But He works through usHis imperfect childrenand imperfect people make mistakes. That is your future. Just as forward momentum keeps a bicycle balanced and upright, moving forward helps an aircraft overcome the pull of gravity and drag. Oh, no, the couple explained. In preparing for this message today, I have felt strong promptings to address the young women and young men. What qualifies someone to preach the gospel? Life no longer feels like a long list of separate efforts held in tenuous balance. But that doesnt mean its easy.7 It requires both sacrifice and consecration. Staying balanced is all about moving forward. In the cold of bitter sorrow, we can experience the closeness and warmth of heavens embrace. And yet, because were all weak and imperfect, some concerns might creep into your mind. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. 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). Even on a windy day, enough lift isnt created unless the airplane is moving forward, with enough thrust to counteract the forces holding it back. We sometimes think that being grateful is what we do after our problems are solved, but how terribly shortsighted that is. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. But I see youre back to giving only two slices of bread., My dear brothers and sisters, the choice is ours. One example comes from our prophet, President RussellM. Nelson. To wander sorrow, we need your unique talents and perspectives hearts to God and serve our neighbors seem compared. Way to look at it it comes to finding balance in our journey of discipleship world were gathered eternal. Would want you to repentto leave your sins behind, to your today! 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