Because I know that good inspiration is based upon good information, I prayerfully met one-on-one with each Apostle.6 I then sequestered myself in a private room in the temple and sought the Lords will. With reverence and gratitude, we as His Apostles invite all to knowas we dothat the heavens are open. It means that you and your family can be sealed together forever! How have you grown? It will be filled with opportunities for each of us to progress, contribute, and take the gospel to every corner of the earth. Third: Help gather Israel." I expected my father to punish me, but he never said a word. In this regard, the two great commandments can guide us: first, to love God and, second, to love our neighbor.11 We show our love by serving. 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.. Elder Ulisses Soares and his wife, Sister Rosana Soares, speak to youth worldwide during the Youth Music Festival on July 29, 2020. Credit: Screenshot ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Technology can help you. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. Apply: Advice from leaders and chart space to put down your thoughts and ideas. God the Father has given us the divine birth, the incomparable life, and the infinite atoning sacrifice of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Personal revelation, President Nelson said, as members look to the future to . 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. We affirm that God is making known His will for His beloved sons and daughters. Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father. 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. 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. Nevertheless, its effects have been validated by scientists as well as men and women of faith. The adversary is clever. How can we find answers to questions that perplex 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.. For a season, my grief was almost immobilizing. 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. We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. Receiving revelation only comes, at least in my case, when I have those still and quiet moments, he wrote in a July 17 blog post. My dear brothers, I testify that He has been, and is, indeed leading us along, as we seek to hear Him. President Nelson also offered a specific, practical approach in his recent message. First, President Nelson taught a principle: "Our (Heavenly) Father loves us and yearns for each one of us to choose to return to His holy presence. There each ordinance teaches about the Savior. Here are a few of the things he has told us recently as he reflects the Lord's word to us: President Russell M. Nelson 'Hear Him': President Nelson challenges the church to listen to Christ. Other languages will soon follow. He pleads with us to listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, whom the Father anointed and appointed as our Mediator, Savior and Redeemer.". Speaking in the April 2020 General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson renewed his plea for us to understand how to receive divine revelation, by stating: " I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." In February 2020, President Russell M. Nelson extended an invitation to Church members as we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the First Vision to think deeply and often about how we hear the Savior in our own lives. The dire need is clear, but how do we go about seeking and recognizing the voice of the Spirit in our lives? The Spirit is palpably present. The last time we held a priesthood session of general conference was in April 2019. Second, in a pattern that this prophet regularly deploys . There we learn how to part the veil and communicate more clearly with heaven. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. I felt that I should skip lunch and hurry to Elder Haless bedside as soon as the morning session ended, which I did. The house of the Lord is a house of learning. "First: Seek truth. 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. (2020) "President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation," Hear Him! Some have asked me, Does the Lord speak to you all the time? I answer that He speaks to me in the same way Hes spoken to me all my life by the gift of the Holy Ghost.. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. 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? I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. Doing so opens our minds and hearts to the Saviors teachings and truths. You do not need to have a reason or a message or business to transact. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. How eager each of us should be to seek refuge there. She and I were blessed with nine splendid daughters and one precious son. Doing so will help you know how to move ahead with your life, what to do during times of crisis, and how to discern and avoid the temptations and the deceptions of the adversary. I promise miracles in your marriage, family relationships, and daily work. We affirm that under the direction of the Father and the Son, heavenly messengers came to instruct Joseph and reestablish the Church of Jesus Christ. Seek Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine and Pure Revelation. Now, my dear brothers and sisters, consider the fact that in these three instances just mentioned, just before the Father introduced the Son, the people involved were in a state of fear and, to some degree, desperation. But as our ability to gather in these places has been restricted in varying degrees, we have learned that one of the holiest of places on earth is the homeyes, even your home. Nevertheless, the work that the Lord has given to priesthood quorums was never meant to be confined to a meeting. I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. So, I ask, has this shared trial drawn you closer to your neighborsto your brothers and sisters across the street and around the world? #HearHim: President Nelson Invites Us to Hear the Voice of the Lord The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2.2M subscribers Subscribe 7.8K 307K views 3 years ago God has repeatedly. 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. Joseph Smith was in the grips of a force of darkness just before the heavens opened. 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. My dear brethren, there are many things the Lord wants us to learn from our experiences during this pandemic. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow (2012), 76. Few see 518 people who aren't members of the Church come to hear their message. 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." 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. Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknessesyes, the very longings of your heart. He speaks to us regularly at our biannual conferences, writes letters about official matters, and has communicated with us in video messages and emails during this pandemic. April 15, 2021 Cover image via Church Newsroom. Today our ever-growing family is one of the greatest joys of my life. Orders will begin shipping in early August. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation. 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. Within the space of these invitations is the opportunity for us to receive the ultimate blessings from the ultimate invitation to, come unto Christ. Boyd Matheson is the opinion editor of the Deseret News. What does it mean for you that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth? Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 39394. The Prophet Joseph Smith set a pattern for us to follow in resolving our questions. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is featured in a new Church-produced video series about how to #HearHim. We need to carve out time good time, high priority time when we can kneel, if possible, and be vocal. A few particularly powerful invitations flashed to my mind. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation (President Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Apr. He will bring a feeling of peace to your heart. Others have lost jobs, livelihood, or health. Turn to Him for answers and for comfort. Though we may differ in our initial perspectives, the love we feel for each other is constant. He wants us to grow and to learn, even throughperhaps especially throughadversity. By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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. In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? President Nelson invited all to "hear Him. He will guide and protect you. I love Him and testify that He lives! President Nelson then humbly invited all to flood the world with gratitude for seven days through social media posts and actions of all kinds. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. 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. Heavenly Father knows you. 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. First we immerse ourselves in the scriptures, says President Nelson. Two hundred years have now elapsed since this Restoration was initiated by God the Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. He and His Father, our Heavenly Father, are watching over us. 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. Credit: Provided by Brigham Young University Museum of Art. The topic has also been a focus of devotionals and events for youth and young adults. Ask! It has been my privilege to serve in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for 34 years and to know personally 10 of the 16 previous Presidents of the Church. 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. That is why He sends us to earth in families and organizes us into wards and stakes. All rights reserved. Think of that! It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. 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. Will you allow His voice to take priority over any other? Nelson, the 94-year-old president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said recently that he was awakened at 2 a.m. with a distinct impression that he should go to the Dominican. [3] 1 Kings 19:11-12. As a result, I was not raised in a gospel-centered home. I learned much from each of them. Between now and the time the Lord comes again, we all need our homes to be places of serenity and security.6, Attitudes and actions that invite the Spirit will increase the holiness of your home. Early in Elder Dale G. Renlunds marriage, his wife, Sister Ruth Renlund, became ill with cancer. See Psalm 46:10; Doctrine and Covenants 101:16. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase, even if turbulence increases in your life.. Whatever your priesthood office or calling, let God prevail in your commitment as a member of your quorum and in your service. As we feast on the words of Christ daily, the words of Christ will tell us how to respond to difficulties we never thought we would face. 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 ". Every blessing the Lord has for youeven miracleswill follow. 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