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. Doing proxy saving temple ordinances can help sanctify both giver and receiver., The Golden Rule teaches a sanctifying symmetry in repentance and forgiveness invites us to offer others that which we ourselves need and desire.. To me, he was a perfect example of charity: impartial love. See RussellM. Nelson, Divine Love, Ensign, Feb. 2003, 2025; Liahona, Feb. 2003, 1217. Change is coming. Brothers and sisters, as we conclude this conference, I invite you to feel more joy in your life: joy in the knowledge that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is real; joy in the Saviors ability, willingness, and desire to forgive; and joy in choosing to repent. When we understand how our sins can affect our eternal happiness, we not only become truly penitent but we also strive to become better. Who buys a minutes mirth to wail a week, If we have lost sight of eternity for the sake of a toy, we can choose to repent. The Conference Center is open to the ticketed public for the first time in 30 months. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Apostle Quentin L. Cook speaks at General Conference on Saturday, April 2, 2022, In closing the Saturday afternoon session, apostle Quentin L.. But it is not without pain. Because he was a street outreach worker, he was continually assisting the downtrodden, the homeless, or those struggling with addictions. Once youve experienced that joy, no lesser substitute will do (Ensign, November, 2017). Its essential that we treat every day like its our last. The agony would be more than I could bear." 33rd Annual Conference in the Amazonian State of Par, Brasil, in 2019 32nd Annual Conference in New York City, in 2018 31st Annual Conference in Cairo, Egypt, in 2018 30th Annual Conference in New York City, in 2017 29th Annual Conference in Indore, Central India, in 2017 28th Annual Conference in New York City, in 2016 Each General Conference I do about 10-12 of the most requested talks. President Nelson encouraged listeners to build positive spiritual momentum in their lives, saying it is more needed than ever because of intensifying evil and darker signs of the times. 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I was sure everyone knew what I had done. One Sunday, my friend Steffan,2 the only other deacon in the branch, greeted me at church with some excitement. The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lords hands.. My fave talk is by President Monson what have you done for someone today., Your email address will not be published. He became excited to repent. "Start today to increase your faith," said President Russell M. Nelson during a special Easter Sunday morning session of general conference on April 4. He asked why. While this talk is an older one, it is a great one! This liminal in-between time when we are bundled up in the cold with eager anticipation of springtime reminds of me this Lenten season in the life of the church. There are so many amazing talks given by our church leaders that its hard to narrow them down. Certainly not. I suspect he knew why. Heavenly Father knew that we would be facing trials and tribulations in these last days, and He sent us Christ as our Savior to help us through. Martin Luther's anti-Semitic views and writings would fit here, as well as Jonathan Edwards's defense of and involvement with slavery (even as he condemned the slave trade!). Repentance is not suffering. Any war is a horrifying violation of everything the Lord Jesus Christ stands for and teaches, President Nelson said. Ash Wednesday ushers in 40 days of Lent in our liturgical calendar. President Nelson issued a specific invitation related to this. His gospel is a gospel of peace. President Nelson, If forgiveness presently seems impossible, plead for power through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ to help you. President Nelson. 4 0 obj
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Credit: Screenshot President Russell M. Nelson Credit: Intellectual Reserve, Inc. I weep and pray for all who are affected by this conflict, he said. Real repentance also includes a turning of our heart and will to God and a renunciation of sin.7 As explained in Ezekiel, to repent is to turn from sin, do that which is lawful and right; restore the pledge, [and] walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity.8. But minimizing our mistakes, even if no immediate consequences are apparent, removes the motivation to change. If forgiveness presently seems impossible, plead for power through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ to help you. Elder Stevenson asked Latter-day Saints to simply, naturally love, share with and invite people to the gospel of Jesus Christ. In the first Sunday afternoon session, Dallin H. Oaksthe First Counselor in the First Presidencygave the first talk titled "Cleansed by Repentance" (Ensign (Conference Edition), May 2019, pp. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Now more than ever, we need the peace only He can bring. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints waves to attendees during the churchs Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. President Nelson twice urged listeners to cast Satans influence out of their lives and issued a specific invitation. The Savior commanded us to turn the other cheek, to love our enemies and to pray for those who despitefully use us. The Ultimate Guide to LDS Food Storage & Emergency Preparedness, 8 Inspiring Christian Songs for Teenage Girls. He spoke about finding eternal happiness through the Atonement, repentance, forgiveness and temple covenants. The conference, which reached millions around the world, was held April 3 and 4 and featured speakers from every inhabited continent. These remarks are from my private notes, taken at the time. The joy of repentance is more than the joy of living a decent life. Remorse. Yet, he was able to put it back together making it . It makes all the difference and is everlastingly worth the cost, said Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Religious freedom brings balance to competing philosophies. Live worldwide Gold, Silver, Precious metals, Energy, Natural Resources and Mining Stocks News and Quotes, 24 hours a day, 7/7 He suggested five specific actions to build and maintain positive spiritual momentum. This article is an excellent list of the best LDS Conference talks. There is always room for self-improvement. Just as the Good Shepherd finds His lost sheep, if you will only lift up your heart to the Savior of the world, He will find you.. 3. As Amulek taught, Come forth and harden not your hearts any longer; for behold, now is the time and the day of your salvation; and therefore, if ye will repent and harden not your hearts, immediately shall the great plan of redemption be brought about unto you.22 We can feel godly sorrow for our actions and, at the same time, feel the joy of having the Saviors help. It is a process that lasts a lifetime, and not an event., We ought not to think of Gods plan as a cosmic vending machine where we (1) select a desired blessing, (2) insert the required sum of good works, and (3) the order is promptly delivered., Whenever we show Christlike love towards our neighbor, we preach the gospel even if we do not voice a single word. The Salt Lake Utah Temple during the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. This kind of faith makes His Atonement effective in our lives. With perfect mercy and justice, He encircles in His arms of safety the humble and penitent. The Lord will judge people according to their works and those who choose to repent will be redeemed. He shared four principles of religious freedom. Recently I visited the Philippines after having lived in the United States for almost 20 long years. Pray to know if the Lord would have you serve a mission, and the Holy Ghost will respond to your heart and mind., Five Ways to Maintain Positive Spiritual Momentum. Keep growing. No matter what our mortal experience may entail, we can trust God and find joy in him, he added. In his concluding remarks Sunday afternoon, President Nelson announced plans to build 17 new temples throughout the world. And when He atoned, that settled that. We canand sometimes domake different choices. In my conversation with them, I felt an assurance that our denominations Lenten season is about to burst into Easter. Conflict, the prophet said, is a reminder of the need to preach Christs gospel. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. Finding Forgiveness - Richard G. Scott - April 1995 General Conference The Fruit of Repentance is Forgiveness The fruit of true repentance is forgiveness, which opens the door to receive all of the covenants and ordinances provided on this earth and to enjoy the resulting blessings. Alma 1:4. Elder Corbridge said, "Another thinks her life should be happier and better because of her righteousness." 91-94). October 3rd @ 10am & 2pm MST October 3rd @ 6pm MST (Women's Session for ages 8 and up) Sunday Sessions April 5th @ 10am & 2 pm MST October 4th @ 10am & 2pm MST Even though Steffan is not my friends real name, the story is told with his permission. Allow them over time to manifest their fidelity to you. Indeed, many United Methodist bishops have loudly professed great concern for minorities of no more than 33-percent of some congregations who wish to move with the UMC's liberal new direction. With some emotion, he told me that he felt it would be fine for me to resume partaking of the sacrament. President Nelson told young women that a mission is a powerful though optional opportunity for them. While a part of me that never left just suddently reconnected and I felt right back at home, I cannot ignore the monumental changes that I experienced. He received an answer that God loved him and wanted him to be better. He was a recovering drug addict; he was HIV positive; he had recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor. A forum for discerning God's future for The United Methodist Church, hosted by St. Stephen UMC, Mesquite, TX. It does not properly identify the power that makes repentance possible, the atoning sacrifice of our Savior. Sometimes, I must admit, that I do not have the luxury and privilege to indulge in such acts of sorrowfulness. Forgiving others can end the conflicts that rage inside your heart. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. Families are the core of our Heavenly Fathers plan for us. As Elder Holland says in his talk, mental illness is as real as other medical conditions like high blood pressure or a malignant tumor. As you do so, I promise a personal peace and a burst of spiritual momentum.. As members came to the meeting, they did notice the overpowering smell. Another great talk! BoydK. Packer, The Plan of Happiness, Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 28. I plead with you to counter worldly ways by focusing on the eternal blessings of the temple. Some speakers overtly state something like, "I was assigned . It is tempting to believe what the deceitful Nehor taught the people of Zarahemla: That all mankind should be saved at the last day, and that they need not fear nor tremble, and, in the end, all men should have eternal life.14 But this seductive idea is false. Submitted by: Berrett Alexander Robison, Shelley Idaho South Stake. Their local church had about 50 youth and young adults who wanted their UMYF chapter to become a Reconciling ministry - to affirm and support their LGBTQ+ members. Give it a try! Nor did he say, 'In order to . The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a new music video for . In some ways, he reminded me of the following verses from the Parable of the Prodigal Son: And when he came to himself, he said I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 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When the responsibility is shifted, we diminish both the need and our ability to act. We are not living in a world where all roads are radii of a circle and where all, if followed long enough, will therefore draw gradually nearer and finally meet at the centre. But these sanctimoniously framed to avoid any compassion for majorities of as high as 66 percent of congregations who are loyal to historic UMC . The joy of having the constant companionship of the Holy Spirit is what makes repentance joyful. All of the talks from our church leaders are truly inspirational. Such joy is one of the inherent results of repentance. Apr 2022 Henry B. Eyring Repentance is not only possible but also joyful because of our Savior. This made my heart strangely warmed - to borrow the words of John Wesley. As I do my daily morning walk around my neighborhood, I notice more and more people are clearing and weeding their yards in preparation for planting spring flowers. How can we expect peace to exist in the world when we are not individually seeking peace and harmony? he said. I pray that the redeeming blessings of His Atonement may be yours nowand again and again and again throughout your lives,28 as they have been in mine. My penitence is not in empty words or silence, but in action. Other leaders said Gods children should set aside their mortal myopia, trust his promises and seek a deep relationship with him and Jesus Christ. Real repentance must involve faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, faith that He can change us, faith that He can forgive us, and faith that He will help us avoid more mistakes. repentance 2022 Apr 2022 Russell M. Nelson The Power of Spiritual Momentum Apr 2022 Dale G. Renlund Your Divine Nature and Eternal Destiny Apr 2022 Quentin L. Cook Conversion to the Will of God Apr 2022 Kevin S. Hamilton "Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong" Apr 2022 Adrin Ochoa Is the Plan Working? He will use his skills in teaching, planning, evangelism, discipling, and counseling to prayerfully facilitate a ministry which will guide the youth toward a personal relationship and walk with Jesus Christ. This belief I take to be a disastrous error. From my days in Primary, I still remember what are called the four Rs of repentance. How can we expect peace to exist in the world when we are not individually seeking peace and harmony?. I weep and pray for all who are affected by this conflict. And yet, the Savior admonished us to forgive all men.. Nehor and his followers did not believe in repentance (see Alma 15:15). The Bible teaches how to change and how to thrive spiritually in confusing, contentious times. . Members of the Church of the Nativity, Indianapolis, invite you to join them in the church's Parish Hall on Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern to learn the art of Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Egg decorating.Participants will learn how this activity can be a practice of prayer for Lent, and then design and dye their own creations. Spiritual momentum can help us withstand the relentless, wicked attacks of the adversary and thwart his efforts to erode our personal spiritual foundation., My dear brothers and sisters, with all the pleadings of my heart, I urge you to get on the covenant path and stay there. There was a lot that was challenging in his life. - Dieter F. Uchtdorf - April 2018, Choose You This Day - Dale G. Renlund - October 2018, Cleansed by Repentance - Dallin H. Oaks - Aptil 2019, God among Us - Dieter F. Uchtdorf - April 2021, He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings - Patrick Kearon - April 2022, Keep the Change - Becky Craven - October 2020, Look down the Road - Alvin F. Meredith III - October 2021, Now Is the Time - Russell M. Nelson - April 2022, One Percent Better - Michael A. Dunn - October 2021, The Gift of Grace - Dieter F. Uchtdorf - April 2015, The Love of God - D. Todd Christofferson - October 2021, The Reason for Our Hope - Boyd K. Packer - October 2014, The Righteous Judge - Lynn G. Robbins - October 2016, Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong - Kevin S. Hamilton - April 2022, Turn On Your Light - Sharon Eubank - October 2017, Quotes (link to the Daily WOOL), A Disposition to Do Good Continually - Spencer J. Condie - February 9, 2010, A More Wonderful World - Patrick Kearon - April 25, 2019, Gaining and Strengthening a Testimony - Henry J. Eyring - September 18, 2018, Hear Him As We Minister to the One - Peter M. Johnson - May 12, 2020, Lifelong Conversion - Dale G. Renlund - September 14, 2021, Line upon Line: Finding Joy in Progress - Douglas F. Prawitt - July 19, 2011, Not Blind Faith, but Big Faith - Henry J. Eyring - January 14, 2020, Of Starfish and Destinies - Jeffery N. Bunker - April 5, 2016, Put Your Trust in God Continually - Amanda Kingsford - December 8, 2020, Repentance: The Key to Eternal Progression, Seeking the Will of the Lord - Jonathon Lawrence - September 27 2016, The Miracle of Forgiveness - Michael L. Dunn - January 31, 2012, The Rock of Our Redeemer - Weatherford T. Clayton - March 14, 2017, Turn Ye, Turn ye unto the Lord your God - BYU-Idaho - David A. Bednar, Walk in Newness of Life - Lloyd D. Newell - April 11, 2014, Cleansed by Repentance - Dallin H. Oak - April 2019, Ensuring a Righteous Judgement - James R. Rasband - April 2020, Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul - Ulisses Soares - April 2021, Repentance Is Always Positive - Stephen W. Owen - October 2017, Stand Up Inside and Be All In - Gary B. 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