Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknessesyes, the very longings of your heart. It means you will never be left comfortless or without access to the power of God to help you. We discussed a number of these invitations including: President Nelson began Jan. 1, 2020, with a Facebook post which reminded members of the Church of his invitation from the previous October general conference. In a Nov. 8blog post,Elder Jeffrey R. Hollandof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained how vocalizing prayers can foster greater communication with God. Emphasizing that "absolute truth eternal truth" exists, President Nelson, who is revered by members of the faith as a prophet, assured listeners during the opening session of conference that "what you will hear today and tomorrow constitutes pure truth." Read it for yourself and see if it can direct you as you move forward on the path toward hearing the Lords voice through the Spirit on a regular basis in your lives. I promise miracles in your marriage, family relationships, and daily work. For a time, the pandemic has canceled activities that would normally fill our lives. During moments in Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfs professional and family life when he didnt know what to do, he would find a quiet spot to connect to Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, through the Holy Ghost. They said the invitation from the prophet, Russell M. Nelson, to "hear Him" has opened doors to receiving personal revelation during this time, and the revelation to create gospel-centered homes and incorporate "Come, Follow Me" have confirmed God's divine help. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Fathers great plan of happiness and redemption. The very first word in the Doctrine and Covenants is hearken.12 It means to listen with the intent to obey.13 To hearken means to hear Himto hear what the Savior says and then to heed His counsel. Turn to Him for answers and for comfort. He issued a clarion call in his invitation, Today I call upon our members everywhere to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. If you have been called to lead, counsel as a presidency and with quorum members. Just 185 years ago, this very day, April3, 1836, Elijah restored the keys of the priesthood that allow our families to be sealed together forever. In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? It invites the Spirit, and it tunes our heart to hear Him., In a prerecorded message during the virtual event, Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles told the youth, I promise you that you will continue to hear His voice as you strive to live His gospel and treasure in your heart the words of the Prophets, both ancient and modern.. The dire need is clear, but how do we go about seeking and recognizing the voice of the Spirit in our lives? I urge you to continue to make your home a truly holy place and be not moved8 from that essential goal. Screenshot from a #HearHim video produced for the Church in March 2020. Each of these stalwart souls sacrificed everything to come to Zion. Seek revelation from the Lord. As we seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. Often when the Lord warns us about the perils of the last days, He counsels thus: Stand ye in holy places, and be not moved.2 These holy places certainly include the Lords temples and meetinghouses. 3.3K views, 148 likes, 103 loves, 5 comments, 109 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ToGather Saints: It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. Most of our guidance comes from the . President Dallin H. Oaks, selected to be the First Counselor in the First Presidency that includes Nelson, Oaks and Second Counselor President Henry B. Eyring, has spoken succinctly about. And it is the next crucial step that many of us fail to follow through on. As you continue to let God prevail in your life, I know that He is just as optimistic about your future as He has ever been. 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. I hear Him by putting down my phone and blocking distractions, one young adult posted. (In this section, there are also inspirational cardsone to keep and one to give away.). Recording those impressions will help us remember what actions the Lord would have us take. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the Old Testament, the word hearken is translated from the Hebrew shama, which is a strong verb that means to listen with the intent to obey. Hearken is a scriptural word that occurs in 40 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Record your feelings and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take. President Nelson shared, Skilled scientists and researchers are laboring diligently to develop and distribute a vaccine against the coronavirus. That is why He asks us to live in the world but not be of the world.9 We can accomplish so much more together than we can alone.10 Gods plan of happiness would be frustrated if His children remained isolated one from another. In a February 2020 social media post, President Nelson extended an invitation tied to the 200th anniversary of the First Vision. The Spirit is palpably present. The resurrected John the Baptist restored the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins. What is personal revelation? The Prophet has responded to invitation after invitation throughout his life. What have you learned in the past two years that you always want to remember? He invited the youth to enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel. This applies to everyone, wherever they may be the taxi driver in Calcutta, the engineer in London, the elementary school child in Ghana and the farmer in Chile, he wrote in a June 21 blog post. 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The more I can hear Him, the more of an effective instrument I will be to bring others to that same love that I feel, she wrote in a blog post on May 14. It will be available immediately on the Church website, from which you may obtain a copy. Ask! I believe that this process is basic to how God communicates with us and how He intends for us to communicate with Him, wrote Elder Holland. How I love and honor him! He begins the message by sharing a tender personal experience about the importance of heeding promptings as he recounts the closing days of the life of Elder Robert D. Hales. For millennia he has been making good look evil and evil look good.7 His messages tend to be loud, bold, and boastful. Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. During the Sunday morning session of general conference, that strong impression returned. President Nelson also offered a specific, practical approach in his recent message. We wondered if a monument should be erected. In this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we worship Him who commenced His infinite Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane. What a glorious privilege it has been to celebrate Easter with you on this Sunday of general conference! Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives By President Russell M. Nelson President of the Church In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. The Apostles were afraid when they saw Jesus Christ encircled by a cloud on the Mount of Transfiguration. We live in the day that our forefathers have awaited with anxious expectation.1 We have front-row seats to witness live what the prophet Nephi saw only in vision, that the power of the Lamb of God would descend upon the covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.2. Through the years, great and marvelous things have been heard from dedicated pulpits across the earth. In doing so, they could know what he wants from them as they live out their lives. 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The most important truth the Holy Ghost will ever witness to you is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. his first general conference as President of the Church, Why the Churchs 2020 #HearHim initiative is an important reminder of the Restoration. Jesus is the Christ! It is He who leads and guides His Church. Two hundred years have now elapsed since this Restoration was initiated by God the Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. In contrast, the voice of the Lord is not a voice of a great tumultuous noise, but it [is] a still voice of perfect mildness, [like] a whisper, and it [pierces] even to the very soul.14 In order to hear this still voice, you too must be still!15. In the Godhead, the Holy Ghost is the messenger. April 15, 2021 Cover image via Church Newsroom. How does the Lord wish you would use your quorum to accomplish His worknow? "President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation," Hear Him! Let us prayerfully plead for relief from this global pandemic.". Each of these blessings has come as a result of seeking and heeding the promptings of the Holy Ghost. Open your heart to God in prayer. He and His Father, our Heavenly Father, are watching over us. Follow the example of the Prophet Joseph. He will bring a feeling of peace to your heart. If we will truly receive the Holy Ghost and learn to discern and understand His promptings, we will be guided in matters large and small. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. Reflect: A spiritual message and space to record what youve pondered over the week. That theophany initiated the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and ushered in the dispensation of the fulness of times. I expected my father to punish me, but he never said a word. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. I have found I cannot connect with heaven in a mass of clutter.. Even in the midst of COVID, with so much shut down, we still seem to lead busy and hectic lives, where it feels like we need to rush forward to the next thing, but President Nelson reminds us that seeking revelation involves something else after we have prayed: If we will stay on our knees for a while after we finish our prayer, thoughts, feelings, and direction will come into our mind. Our Saviors Atonement made eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all. We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. There each ordinance teaches about the Savior. In the past several weeks, most of us have experienced disruptions in our personal lives. I learned much from each of them. Will you allow His voice to take priority over any other? Young adults perform a musical number during a Face to Face event broadcast on a set replica of ancient Jerusalem in Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. President Russell M. Nelson has taught that among all the blessings and gifts we can receive, "the privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children." 3 After baptism, we are confirmed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and given the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands. Meetings are only a small part of what a quorum is meant for and what it can do. How I love her! He lays out a pattern that Joseph Smith demonstrated to us by example. When the focus of our lives is on God's plan of salvation . There are few pursuits more important than this. And then listen! Though he is called as the Lords mouthpiece to the Church, he has encouraged us again and again to seek to hear that heavenly voice directly in our individual lives. What I know now is that the Prophet wants each of us, and all of Heavenly Fathers children, to experience for ourselves what happens when we respond to invitations large and small. In the January 2021 issue of the Liahona magazine, President Russell M. Nelson shares an inspiring message on continuing in our quest to recognize the voice of the Lord in our lives in a message entitled, Grow into the Principle of Revelation. Just say hello and show your love. One of the most powerful ways to hear the Lords voice is through music, Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon said during the first ever Youth Music Festival held July 29. We had a wonderful visit, and he seemed to be improving. I am optimistic about the future. Amidst all of this, we commend you and thank you for choosing to hear the word of the Lord during this time of turmoil by joining with us for general conference. You might initially wish you could go back to 2019 and stay there! Orders will begin shipping in early August. It is not just to prepare us for, and help us through, a pandemic. The recent pandemic has been unique in that it has affected everyone in the world at essentially the same time. I was recently interviewed by Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver for the weekly Church News Podcast. Doing so opens our minds and hearts to the Saviors teachings and truths. You are His children. I hope you have found an increased ability to hear Him and receive personal revelation. During his April 2020 general conference address " Hear Him ," President Nelson spoke of how it has "never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you," and to do " whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." Now as we contemplate this significant time in the history of the world and the Lords charge to gather scattered Israel in preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, we, the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles, issue the following proclamation. I pray constantly that the Lord will comfort you. President Nelson offered three invitations that will help Church members "gain the elevating influence" that God is counting on them to have. Having peace in your soul is possible today. As I matured and began to understand the magnificence of Heavenly Fathers plan, I often said to myself, I dont want one more Christmas present! He pleads with us to listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, whom the Father anointed and appointed as our Mediator, Savior and Redeemer.". Because of this, our common trial has the potential to help unite Gods children as never before. He wants each of us to hear the voice of His Son, Jesus Christ, through the Holy Ghost. Take time to immerse yourself in the scriptures and worship in the temple. President Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society general president, is featured in the Churchs How I Hear Him video series. President Nelsons emphatic invitation to Hear Him first issued on social media in February and repeated in subsequent general conference addresses is an echoed plea of his counsel to Latter-day Saints to do whatever it takes to increase spiritual capacity to receive revelation. These efforts were made far more effective because we partnered with other humanitarian organizations, including Convoy of Hope, Feeding America, Partnership with Native Americans, the Salvation Army, the United Way, and the World Food Programme (see 2020 Year in Review, Newsroom, Dec.21, 2020, newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Listen! It is no different in our day. My dear brethren, there are many things the Lord wants us to learn from our experiences during this pandemic. We extend our reach and our influence for good by working together. If you look at your life prayerfully, I believe you will see many ways in which the Lord has been guiding you through this time of hardship. While some have suffered more than others, we have all been challenged in some way. Elder Rasband invited young adults to reflect on what they have learned by following President Nelsons invitation to hear the voice of the Lord and share a brief thought on social media using #HearHim. 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. Its title is The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World. It is authored by the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Humble yourself! He had questions regarding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God would direct him. Joseph Smith was in the grips of a force of darkness just before the heavens opened. Then when we have reached complete accord, the unifying influence of the Holy Ghost is spine-tingling! I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. The Prophet Joseph Smith set a pattern for us to follow in resolving our questions. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, Come unto ChristLiving as Latter-day Saints, Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God, The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion, A Good Foundation against the Time to Come, Hosanna and HallelujahThe Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter, Let This House Be Built unto My Name, The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives, Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. That is why He asks us to serve and minister to each other. The increasing darkness that accompanies tribulation makes the light of Jesus Christ shine ever brighter. Nevertheless, its effects have been validated by scientists as well as men and women of faith. God uttered this plea while introducing His Son to Peter, James and John on the Mount of Transfiguration; to the Nephites in ancient Bountiful; and to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove. My dear brothers and sisters, how thankful I am that through the use of technology we have been able to meet together and worship on this Sunday morning. -President James E. Faust: " Our ___________ lies in paying heed to that which he says and following his counsel." (safety) Many have found a fresh perspective on lifeeven an eternal perspective. 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. Amid the losses we have experienced, there are also some things we have found. Adversity is a great teacher. Latter-day Saint artist Minerva Teicherts The First Vision (1934) depicts a key moment of the Restoration. One of the things the Spirit has repeatedly impressed upon my mind since my new calling as President of the Church is how willing the Lord is to reveal His mind and will. We solemnly proclaim that God loves His children in every nation of the world. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. We can go to the scriptures. Hear Him!11. Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. With compassion and patience, He says: Ye are little children, and ye have not as yet understood how great blessings the Father hath prepared for you; And ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along.1. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. How does the Lord would have us take takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation, quot. 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