President Russell M. Nelson seemed to forecast that even greater things are in store for us when, at the Sunday morning session of conference, he declared: Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost, President Nelson said during his first general conference as President of the Church. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation. Turn to Him for answers and for comfort. 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. Available for preorder at DeseretBook.com. 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.. 2020 General Conference). Invitations create space for revelation, transformation and miracles. Said President Lorenzo Snow, This is the grand privilege of every Latter-day Saint that it is our right to have the manifestations of the Spirit every day of our lives.4. Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, stand with their grandchildren, nieces and nephews at the end of a Face to Face event for young adults broadcast from Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. 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. President Russell M. Nelson speaks at the conclusion of the Sunday morning session of general conference on April 5, 2020. The focus of the episode was on observations about invitations from President Russell M. Nelson. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. If you know of anyone who is alone, reach outeven if you feel alone too! 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.. On this Easter Sunday, we commemorate His atoning sacrifice, His literal Resurrection, and His divinity. Take time to ponder what you hear and feel when you are there. 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. 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.. What will happen as you more intentionally hear, hearken, and heed what the Savior has said and what He is saying now through His prophets? As I came to understand the Word of Wisdom, I wanted my parents to live that law. The Prophet has responded to invitation after invitation throughout his life. That is why He sends us to earth in families and organizes us into wards and stakes. As we repeat this process, we will, in the words of the Prophet Joseph Smith, grow into the principle of revelation.. That experience, and many others, taught me about the importance of feeding myself spiritually., Though many are staying physically distant from others during the COVID-19 pandemic, we do not have to be spiritually distant from Jesus Christ, wrote Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in a June 26 blog post. 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. 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 whateverit takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. He also entreated Latter-day Saints to become more intentional disciples of Jesus Christ and to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths., Taking President Nelsons invitation to heart, Deseret Book will be releasing a new resource, Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation, to help Latter-day Saints seek personal revelation in their own lives. 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. For a season, my grief was almost immobilizing. President Nelson, in his first words to the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after being ordained as prophet, invited members to stay on, or return to, the covenant path. Doing so opens our minds and hearts to the Saviors teachings and truths. He is the Comforter. We are followers of Jesus Christ. For the second time in as many weeks, Latter-day Saints and all others were called to join in a worldwide fast. I am also grateful for those upon whose shoulders I stand. Missionaries and members of the Church invited friends to learn from a current Apostle, and they came. Then the Lord brought Wendy Watson to my side. Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son. Write the thoughts that come to your mind. April 15, 2021 Cover image via Church Newsroom. As a result, I was not raised in a gospel-centered home. 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. 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. 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. 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 we miss President Monson! Apply: Advice from leaders and chart space to put down your thoughts and ideas. In our meetings, the majority never rules! I also owe much to my forebears. In this vision, he learned that following the death of the original Apostles, Christs New Testament Church was lost from the earth. We extend our reach and our influence for good by working together. My brethren of the Aaronic Priesthood and elders quorums, expand your vision of why we have quorums. Sarah Jane Weaver inquired, So what do you know now that you didnt know before? I confess I wasnt ready for the question and flailed at a couple of generic answers that just didnt convey what I was suddenly feeling. 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. But I am also not naive about the days ahead. It is dated April 2020. Some of you have lost loved ones. I testify that the Lord instructed me to select President DallinH. Oaks and President HenryB. Eyring to serve as my counselors in the First Presidency. It will be available immediately on the Church website, from which you may obtain a copy. I have listed only four. The Nephites were afraid because they had been through destruction and darkness for several days. 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. He wants each of us to hear the voice of His Son, Jesus Christ, through the Holy Ghost. What does it mean for you that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth? We had a wonderful visit, and he seemed to be improving. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. I and we welcome them to this unique brotherhood of service. You may have found stronger relationships with your loved ones and with the Lord. You may feel that there is still more you need to do to make your home truly a sanctuary of faith. Listen! President Nelson has and will continue to offer invitations to members of the Church of Jesus Christ and to the world because he knows what happens when such invitations are acted upon. That's what happened on Sunday, Feb. 26, in Maputo, Mozambique, when Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke at a combined stake conference. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. What Does the Parable of the Wheat and Tares Teach about the Apostasy? Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon and Young Men General President Steven J. Lund film a segment for the virtual Youth Music Festival. We also hear Him more clearly as we refine our ability to recognize the whisperings of the Holy Ghost. . While traveling around the world, Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said he has felt the Holy Ghost testify to him that God is mindful of all of His children. I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him. Here are a few of the things he has told us recently as he reflects the Lord's word to us: Reflect: A spiritual message and space to record what youve pondered over the week. Helaman 5:30; see also 1Kings 19:12; 3Nephi 11:3. Say the words. Through personal revelation, you can receive your own witness that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, that Joseph Smith is a prophet, and that this is the Lords Church. As we approached the end of the interview, what has become the signature closing question of the podcast, was asked. Credit: Provided by Brigham Young University Museum of Art. God wants us to work together and help each other. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation. Part of the event was filmed at the Conference Center Theatre in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. 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." Of the time prior to His Second Coming, the Savior predicted days of great tribulationCompounding such tribulation is the increasing darkness and deception that surround us. . Ponder the truths and think of the impact those truths will have on your life if you will hear them, hearken to them, and heed the commandments and covenants that accompany them. I promise that you will be blessed with additional power to deal with temptation, struggles, and weakness. 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. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." 1 We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. (In this section, there are also inspirational cardsone to keep and one to give away.). the president of the Church Based on what you studied about applying the teachings of prophets, match the following phrases with the correct words to complete them. How can we find answers to questions that perplex us? And, finally, we hear Him as we heed the words of prophets, seers, and revelators. 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. Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son, President Nelson told his worldwide audience during the April 2020 general conference. 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. In each instance, just before the Father introduced the Son, the people were in a state of fear or desperation. The scriptures include very few references in which the voice of God the Father has been heard. 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). There each ordinance teaches about the Savior. What wisdom do you lack? Because when we seek to heartruly hearHis Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance. However, your commitment to make your home your primary sanctuary of faith should never end. 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. What is personal revelation? Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; emphasis added. Nevertheless, the work that the Lord has given to priesthood quorums was never meant to be confined to a meeting. Just think of the good each of us can do during this time of global upheaval. This is His Church, restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Apostles and other Church leaders have participated in a series of blog posts and videos describing ways in which they hear the voice of the Lord. 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. Technology can help you. So, I ask, has this shared trial drawn you closer to your neighborsto your brothers and sisters across the street and around the world? Our unity helps us to discern the Lords will for His Church. But I promise that as you continue to be obedient, expressing gratitude for every blessing the Lord gives you, and as you patiently honor the Lords timetable, you will be given the knowledge and understanding you seek. NealA. Maxwell, Meek and Lowly (Brigham Young University devotional, Oct.21, 1986), 9, speeches.byu.edu. 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. The words of Christ tell [us] all things what [we] should do (2 Nephi 32:2)., Prayer requires initiative, so we humble ourselves before God, find a quiet place where we can regularly go, and pour out our hearts to Him.. I remember in an operating room, I have stood over a patientunsure how to perform an unprecedented procedureand experienced the Holy Ghost diagramming the technique in my mind.5. We declare that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organized on April6, 1830, is Christs New Testament Church restored. Soon we may be able to choose to fill that time again with the noise and commotion of the world. Will you allow His voice to take priority over any other? In the past two years, Sister Nelson and I have met with thousands of you around the world. On the Mount of Transfiguration to Peter, James, and John, God said, This is my beloved Son: hear him.9 His words to the Nephites in ancient Bountiful were Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my namehear ye him.10 And to Joseph Smith, in that profound declaration that opened this dispensation, God simply said, This is My Beloved Son. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We solemnly proclaim that God loves His children in every nation of the world. You, my brothers and sisters, are among those men, women, and children whom Nephi saw. That evening, however, the Spirit spoke to my heart and mind that I should return to the hospital on Sunday. But as we considered the unique historic and international impact of that First Vision, we felt impressed to create a monument not of granite or stone but of wordswords of solemn and sacred proclamationwritten, not to be carved in tables of stone but rather to be etched in the fleshy tables of our hearts.14. I invite you to make your own list, consider it carefully, and share it with those you love. How I hear Him is reading the Book of Mormon every day and praying with my family before going to bed at night, said 12-year-old Koim Theanuth from Cambodia. Others have lost jobs, livelihood, or health. During the Sunday morning session of general conference, that strong impression returned. Difficult trials often provide opportunities to grow that would not have come in any other way. I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. 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