President Nelson offered three invitations that will help Church members "gain the elevating influence" that God is counting on them to have. Seek Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine and Pure Revelation. He had been hospitalized since suffering a heart attack a few days earlier. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. In a blog post dated April 21, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles described several ways he hears the Lords voice, including service, righteous music, scriptures, sincere prayer and recording spiritual impressions. 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. Our current prophet is President Russell M. Nelson. He was foreordained before the foundation of the earth to be the prophet of this last dispensation, when nothing shall be withheld3 from the Saints. As we repeat this process, we will, in the words of the Prophet Joseph Smith, grow into the principle of revelation.. I so testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. As this prophet has reiterated again and again, the heavens are open to us and we should be earnestly seeking the messages that are waiting for us. As explained in the introduction, the study guide was designed with each of us in mind as individual children of divine origin trying to navigate lifes journey with as much spiritual guidance as possible.. Regardless of where you live or what your circumstances are, the Lord Jesus Christ is your Savior, and Gods prophet Joseph Smith is your prophet. Others have lost jobs, livelihood, or health. We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. How have you grown? Apply: Advice from leaders and chart space to put down your thoughts and ideas. Recording those impressions will help us remember what actions the Lord would have us take. Commotion in the world will continue to increase. Including the ultimate invitation he received from the Savior of the world to, Come follow me and I will make you a fisher of men (Matthew 4:19). How I love and honor him! I have listed only four. I learned much from each of them. How I love her! Let us prayerfully plead for relief from this global pandemic.". What will you do to retain that sacred feeling in your family? We are followers of Jesus Christ. That theophany initiated the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and ushered in the dispensation of the fulness of times. However, messages from our Heavenly Father are strikingly different. One of his most influential challenges, Matheson said, was encouraging members to hear the word of Christ. But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. In this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we worship Him who commenced His infinite Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane. He lays out a pattern that Joseph Smith demonstrated to us by example. Millions throughout the world have embraced a knowledge of these prophesied events. When the focus of our lives is on God's plan of salvation . A year designated to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the First Vision and onset of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, 2020 has also been marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship, social issues, political turmoil and uncertainty. 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. Do whatever it takes to. He and His Father, our Heavenly Father, are watching over us. The Book of Mormon chronicles the classic rise and fall of two major civilizations. My dear brothers, I testify that He has been, and is, indeed leading us along, as we seek to hear Him. President Nelson then humbly invited all to flood the world with gratitude for seven days through social media posts and actions of all kinds. The pages of Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation are filled with inspirational messages, study ideas, writing prompts, journaling space, and shareable cards meant to help guide a more personal study of revelation. Then when we have reached complete accord, the unifying influence of the Holy Ghost is spine-tingling! I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. I am humbly grateful for your sustaining support. We need to carve out time good time, high priority time when we can kneel, if possible, and be vocal. . President Nelsons invitation to more intentionally hear Him came with powerful promises including, miracles in your marriage, family relationships and daily work. To be sure, there may be times when you feel as though the heavens are closed. 2020 General Conference). Your answers will be unique to you, but may I suggest four lessons I hope we have all learned and will never forget. I have the same experience today as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, the member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote in a Sept. 4 blog post. Students shared how the Lord had prepared ways to get through the pandemic even before it happened. As we anticipated this 200th anniversary of Joseph Smiths First Vision, the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles wondered what we might do to commemorate appropriately this singular event. 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. We were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April6, 2006. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." 1 But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. 90 views, 1 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from HearHim.PH: It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. Each of these stalwart souls sacrificed everything to come to Zion. As we seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. Sadly, he passed away 10 minutes after I arrived, but I am thankful that I was at his side with his sweet wife, Mary, and their two sons when he departed this life. There we learn how to part the veil and communicate more clearly with heaven. Adversity is a great teacher. NealA. Maxwell, Meek and Lowly (Brigham Young University devotional, Oct.21, 1986), 9, speeches.byu.edu. Meetings are only a small part of what a quorum is meant for and what it can do. Drawn to the promise of James that if we lack wisdom we may ask of God,8 the boy Joseph took his question directly to Heavenly Father. 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. In those two wordsHear HimGod gives us the pattern for success, happiness, and joy in this life. What have you learned in the past two years that you always want to remember? For a season, my grief was almost immobilizing. Some quorums are now able to meet virtually. Whatever your priesthood office or calling, let God prevail in your commitment as a member of your quorum and in your service. Nothing could be more fitting than to commemorate the most important event that ever occurred on this earth by worshipping the most important being who ever walked this earth. President Nelson reminds us that we are particularly in need of this divine, personal guidance in the times we live in: Physical and spiritual tempests are a part of life on the earth, as the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us. It means that priesthood power can bless you as you receive essential ordinances and make covenants with God and keep them. President Nelsons inspired invitation, which he extended to the women of the Church, to study how they access, apply and are blessed by priesthood power. Daily immersion in the word of God is crucial for spiritual survival, especially in these days of increasing upheaval. She is an extraordinary womana great blessing to me, to our family, and to the entire Church. Joseph Smith was in the grips of a force of darkness just before the heavens opened. Then, at yesterday mornings solemn assembly, members of the Church throughout the world raised their hands to confirm the earlier action taken by the Apostles. Because of this, our common trial has the potential to help unite Gods children as never before. Since the Church was organized, only five proclamations have been issued, with the last being The Family: A Proclamation to the World, presented by President GordonB. Hinckley in 1995. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. That is what personal revelation will do for you. We testify that those who prayerfully study the message of the Restoration and act in faith will be blessed to gain their own witness of its divinity and of its purpose to prepare the world for the promised Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.. Following steps that President Nelson has provided for us and filled with counsel from Latter-day leaders, this guided study book will help you increase your own spiritual capacity to receive revelation. It behooves each of us to measure up to the sacred ordination we have received. It was a time for Elder Renlund when it seemed as though the heavens were closed. At the close of the October 2021 general conference, President Nelson a world-renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher before entering full-time Church service in 1984 pleaded with listeners worldwide to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord every day. They point the way as we make our way through the heart-wrenching maze of our mortal experiences. Act: Quotes and questions to ponder as well as journal space to write down your feelings. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. He invited the youth to enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel. The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children. Humble yourself before God. Latter-day Saint artist Minerva Teicherts The First Vision (1934) depicts a key moment of the Restoration. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had questions regarding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God would direct him. During subsequent generations, however, not all my ancestors remained so committed. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. It will be available immediately on the Church website, from which you may obtain a copy. Earthquakes, fires, floods, plagues, and their aftermaths have disrupted routines and caused shortages of food, staples, and savings. Your love of and faith in the Savior may very well be the catalyst for someone to discover the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We wondered if a monument should be erected. He pleads with us to listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, whom the Father anointed and appointed as our Mediator, Savior and Redeemer.". Three of the original twelve ApostlesPeter, James, and Johnrestored the apostleship and keys of priesthood authority. President Russell M. Nelson promises "that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him ."1 This promise is the focus of the 2021 theme for Family History in the Church, " Hear Him Through Temple and Family History Work ". During the Sunday morning session of general conference, that strong impression returned. The topic has also been a focus of devotionals and events for youth and young adults. 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. I invite you to make your own list, consider it carefully, and share it with those you love. With reverence and gratitude, we as His Apostles invite all to knowas we dothat the heavens are open. Find a quiet place where you can regularly go. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. It is not just to prepare us for, and help us through, a pandemic. 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. That is why it felt so good to administer the sacrament in your home. As an extension of his invitation to show gratitude, President Nelson invited, Let us follow His example to 'Light the World' by loving and serving others, one by one., President Nelson closed out 2020 by declaring in the First Presidency Christmas Devotional, During this unprecedented year, when virtually every person in the world has suffered the effects of a global pandemic, there is nothing more important we can do this Christmas than to rivet our focus on the Savior and on the gift of what His life really means to each of us. President Nelson then invited all to, Seek this Jesus.. These practical steps as well as his personal experience are just a part of what makes President Nelsons January Liahona message powerful. Helaman 5:30; see also 1Kings 19:12; 3Nephi 11:3. Heavenly Father knows you. She and I were blessed with nine splendid daughters and one precious son. If you are married, counsel with your wife as your equal partner in this crucial work. It will be filled with opportunities for each of us to progress, contribute, and take the gospel to every corner of the earth. He communicates simply, quietly, and with such stunning plainness that we cannot misunderstand Him.8, For example, whenever He has introduced His Only Begotten Son to mortals upon the earth, He has done so with remarkably few words. #HearHim - Russell M. Nelson Teaches about the Need for Personal Revelation 1,302 views Jan 5, 2021 20 Russell Simon 1.82K subscribers It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit. This April 2020 general conference is our time to commemorate an event that changed the world. As you repeat this process day after day, month after month, year after year, you will grow into the principle of revelation.9, Does God really want to speak to you? Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. How grateful I am that the whisperings of the Holy Ghost prompted me to do something I might not have done otherwise. Second: Make covenants with God and keep them. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. Do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, I prayed daily for revelation and gave thanks to the Lord every time He spoke to my heart and mind. It is He who leads and guides His Church. That is why He asks us to serve and minister to each other. Share: Conversation prompts and ideas to share what youve learned. COURSE BEGINS JANUARY 15, 2023 Learn More Throughout the year the Prophet, the Apostles and general Church leaders shared how they hear Him through videos, social media posts and formal addresses. There are few pursuits more important than this. He was willing to suffer for the sins and weaknesses of each of us, which suffering caused Him to bleed at every pore.1 He was crucified on Calvarys cross2 and rose the third day as the first resurrected being of our Heavenly Fathers children. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If you know of anyone who is alone, reach outeven if you feel alone too! I am also grateful for those upon whose shoulders I stand. Think back on the past two years. President Nelson also offered a specific, practical approach in his recent message. You and I can use this unique time as an opportunity to hear Him. , When you truly know that He sees you, He knows you, and He loves you, you can understand that you are not isolated. Screenshot from a #HearHim video produced for the Church in March 2020. This is His Church, restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Equally certain is the fact that holiness will vanish if there is anything in your behavior or environment that offends the Holy Spirit, for then the heavens withdraw themselves.7. 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. For millennia he has been making good look evil and evil look good.7 His messages tend to be loud, bold, and boastful. I cannot thank them enough for the happy homelife they created for me and my siblings. One day I jumped on the streetcar and went to an LDS bookstore to find a book about the Church. I felt that I should skip lunch and hurry to Elder Haless bedside as soon as the morning session ended, which I did. I stepped out onto the cobblestone street in Charleston, South Carolina with my hearing device snuggled in my ears. President Russell M. Nelson The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints In his Sunday morning address during the 188th Annual General Conference, on April 1, President Russell M. Nelson told Church members "the Lord will assist us in all our righteous pursuits." He centered his address on the topic of revelation. In humility, we declare that in answer to his prayer, God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph and inaugurated the restitution of all things (Acts 3:21) as foretold in the Bible. To strengthen my proposal to Wendy, I said to her, I know about revelation and how to receive it. To her creditand, as I have come to learn, typical of hershe had already sought and received her own revelation about us, which gave her the courage to say yes. Take time to ponder what you hear and feel when you are there. Third: Help gather Israel." With Moroni, I exhort you on this Easter Sabbath to come unto Christ, and lay hold upon every good gift,15 beginning with the gift of the Holy Ghost, which gift can and will change your life. President Nelson invited all to "hear Him. As Sarah Jane Weaver skillfully moved our conversation through many of these invitations from the Prophet during 2020, I found my mind racing to a host of other invitations he has extended during the nearly three years he has served as our Heavenly Fathers prophet to the world. Missionaries and members of the Church invited friends to learn from a current Apostle, and they came. 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. 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, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It teaches of lifes purpose and explains the doctrine of Christ, which is central to that purpose. In a powerful and instructive general conference address, President Nelson invited us to Let God Prevail in our lives. I hear Him by putting down my phone and blocking distractions, one young adult posted. Our Saviors Atonement made eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all. It means that you and your family can be sealed together forever! My brethren of the Aaronic Priesthood and elders quorums, expand your vision of why we have quorums. I also owe much to my forebears. Study it privately and with your family members and friends. Seek revelation from the Lord. 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. 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. It means you will never be left comfortless or without access to the power of God to help you. Each of these blessings has come as a result of seeking and heeding the promptings of the Holy Ghost. It means that because you have been baptized by one who has authority from Jesus Christ and have been confirmed a member of His Church, you can enjoy the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. Then, a stream of answers would come. 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. 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. Available for preorder at DeseretBook.com. So, one day when I was very young, I went to our basement and smashed on the concrete floor every bottle of liquor! 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.. Beloved brothers and sisters, that is our bicentennial proclamation to the world regarding the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fulness. I am referring to the healing power of gratitude.. For the second time in as many weeks, Latter-day Saints and all others were called to join in a worldwide fast. 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